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Teresa

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Nov 15, 2004
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I didn't want Walmart either, but I didn't have a choice - and I do shop at the Super Walmart in Destin once or twice a year... so is it asking too much to have the same kind of items offered at any other Super Walmart? I just feel that if we are going to open up 98 to big box stuff and develop the land into a big huge parking lot and store (and subsequent other developments which follow), then make it good enough to be here in South Walton - make it worth the land and effort. why not serve locals as well as tourists!

We have a Walmart, and people seem happy about it overall. I still have to drive to Destin or PCB for real shopping - nothing has changed - except for Hwy 98.

I thought I would rather like having a smallish walmart - I LOVE my small publix. The small Walmart isn't worthwhile, imo. Not worth trouble to drive there and walk around trying to find what I need to find that most of what I need is just not there.
 
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Carol G

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Jan 15, 2007
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Point Washington
My first trip to the silly little Sowal smallmart I was looking for Miracle Gro and a sunshade for my car. They had neither, which was disappointing. I did decide to stay and do my week's grocery shopping, and I saved a bundle compared to what I usually pay at Publix, so that was a good thing. I too wish they'd devote less of their space to the touristy crapola... and they may do so now that it's the off season.
 

swantree

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Feb 28, 2006
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my problem with any of the box stores is that if you bring one then you might as well invite all of them. I do shop at Wally world and for clients basic needs i use it more than some. i would rather it be, i have to travel to any of them like i did in past years. did it really make my life better to have one right here..........not at the cost of having more coming in the future?:roll:
 

Abby Prentiss

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May 17, 2007
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my problem with any of the box stores is that if you bring one then you might as well invite all of them. I do shop at Wally world and for clients basic needs i use it more than some. i would rather it be, i have to travel to any of them like i did in past years. did it really make my life better to have one right here..........not at the cost of having more coming in the future?:roll:

Agree! It seems some people unlike yourself can't see the big picture. Saving a few bucks on toilet paper is not worth all the crap - pun intended.
 

agrier57205

Beach Comber
Jul 29, 2011
29
0
I despise the tiny Walmart. I went there to see if I could find a good deal on a xbox, kinect, iPad, and laptop. The electronic department had no idea what I was asking for, in fact the sales girl said," I don't know, I usually don't work in electronics." After asking for someone who does, the salesman told me to check online. I left irritated and went to Best Buy, where a young guy in the camera department managed to get me everything I needed. I was actually happy to drop 2000 at Best Buy just knowing my money wasn't going in to that crappy store.
 

shellak

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Jan 21, 2008
315
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each time i have gone into the mini walmart, they do not have what i am looking for. the last time, i wanted to purchase a sun shield for my car windshield. the employee told me "we don't have those...we're really a store for the tourists". i have no idea how they plan to stay open all year 'round but just appeal to tourists. i would love to know what company did their marketing study.
 
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shellak

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Jan 21, 2008
315
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i hope all of you who really wanted the walmart enjoy what our section of hwy 98 will become in the next 10 years.
 
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