is this going to be a super walmart? (grocery store)
78,000 sf Walmart coming to SoWal [opening June15]
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They're going to meet in the middle. Just a matter of time.
VERY thankfully, yes.
the wal mart closest to my house has downsized...opened about 3 years ago and within a year, they had closed off nearly 1/2 of it...greatly reduced the amount and variety of merchandise...the closed half is just sitting there empty
in nearby college town, the 1st walmart built was in walking distance of students but was closed, is still empty...newer, bigger super walmart built 2-3 miles from center of town...def not withing walking distance of the 16K students at the university...I've always wondered about that decision
my biggest issue with local walmart is the slow, slow lines...all those registers and most are closed
in nearby college town, the 1st walmart built was in walking distance of students but was closed, is still empty...newer, bigger super walmart built 2-3 miles from center of town...def not withing walking distance of the 16K students at the university...I've always wondered about that decision
my biggest issue with local walmart is the slow, slow lines...all those registers and most are closed
Nah.
We were here first. They are just coming back to their roots. And from what I read, they are trying to be more like us.
Kurt, 20 years from now every inch of commercial land between Destin and PCB will probably be developed. Whether people get their beach crap from Wal-Mart or a cutesy shop is irrelevant, there will be places selling it. I think we need to defend our uniqueness, which is the beach and 30-A. I don't know if Wal-Mart will be a net benefit to our area or not, but it does not herald the apocalypse like some imply above. I am still trying to figure out what existing businesses will be impacted adversely.
Guess Publix was successful enough to make Wal-Mart think they were missing out.
I'm the resident redneck here and would probably be voted most likely to shop at Wal-Mart, but I don't like this at all. At all.
Unless they have the boneless sweet BBQ chicken in the deli, that is. That stuff is awesome.
I'm the resident redneck here and would probably be voted most likely to shop at Wal-Mart, but I don't like this at all. At all.
Unless they have the boneless sweet BBQ chicken in the deli, that is. That stuff is awesome.
I haven't been here long enough to say I've earned the stripes of a local yet. 3 1/2 years full time and a small company is what I bring.
My two cents on this matter is, that gap between Destin and PCB will infill with employment capable of supporting more of the service industry and should create some boost in local home sales. I'm not talking the Retreat or Rosemary Beach, but many have homes for sale out there that may become within reach of a two income family trying to stay local.
We choose where we spend our money and thank God we can. There isn't a business on 30-A that won't see growth by having more families within a 10 mile radius of such a store.
Yes, some will go to Walmart. But, some will visit some new little store because it's just around the corner and they know who's running the till that night...
My two cents on this matter is, that gap between Destin and PCB will infill with employment capable of supporting more of the service industry and should create some boost in local home sales. I'm not talking the Retreat or Rosemary Beach, but many have homes for sale out there that may become within reach of a two income family trying to stay local.
We choose where we spend our money and thank God we can. There isn't a business on 30-A that won't see growth by having more families within a 10 mile radius of such a store.
Yes, some will go to Walmart. But, some will visit some new little store because it's just around the corner and they know who's running the till that night...
I understand your position....it will bring jobs, allow for shopping, etc. More useful for those of you who live there fulltime. I would likely feel the same....However, 30A is my paradise...my escape from commercialism....I love the fact that I have to drive miles and miles to hit a big chain. I fear the development of 98 along 30A. I know it is inevitable, but things will change. The charm will likely lessen....