Walmart vs Target

[Cory]

Which do you prefer?

I like Walmart for its low prices, but I usually like the layout of Target more.

 

[ClicketyKat]

Where I used to live, Target (Tar Jay we would pronounce it for fun) was the better of the two. Where I live now, the nearest Target is 45 minutes away and we have a Walmart in town so I have to go with that. My local Walmart here is much better and cleaner but it's also less crowded. My daughter and I went on Black Friday around 9am or so and we were surprised that there were less than a dozen cars in the parking lot! Crazy.

 

[Reverie]

I like Target for non-groceries. I prefer Walmart for groceries. Target doesn't always have many options. Walmart is closest to me as well, but I don't mind the drive to Target because it's not that much further.

 

[Arantor]

I've been to both on my trips to the US and I honestly couldn't tell them apart in any meaningful way.

 

[Reverie]

I've been to both on my trips to the US and I honestly couldn't tell them apart in any meaningful way.

When I was younger I just knew Target had the Target symbol and sold popcorn inside. I finally tried their popcorn in recent years and I liked it.

 

[Tracy]

I prefer Walmart in most cases myself. They tend to carry more of what I'm interested in.

Not to get off target (sorry for the pun) but does anyone remember KMart blue light specials? It was fun to watch folks rush them.

 

[Reverie]

I prefer Walmart in most cases myself..

Not to get off target (sorry for the pun) but does anyone remember KMart blue light specials? It was fun to watch folks rush them.

I don't recall blue light specials - I recall KMart in general though!

 

[Tracy]

I don't recall blue light specials - I recall KMart in general though!

They would set up a blue rotating (originally) light with a siren and have "special deals" on display. Sometimes they were even worth buying.
It was a gimmick that they had when I was growing up and even into adulthood.

 

[Reverie]

They would set up a blue rotating (originally) light with a siren and have "special deals" on display. Sometimes they were even worth buying.
It was a gimmick that they had when I was growing up and even into adulthood.

Wow. That's interesting! I think that would be an interesting thing to watch happen then!

 

[guyyanthony]

well i actually only have been to target, so target would by my choice hahah

 

[Arantor]

Then again I just remember the best advertising jingle for such a place that I ever encountered.

"The 12-gauge double-barreled Remington. S-Mart's top of the line. You can find this in the sporting goods department. That's right, this sweet baby was made in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Retails for about $109.95. It's got a walnut stock, cobalt blue steel, and a hair trigger. That's right. Shop smart. Shop S-Mart."

 

[Tracy]

Back in the day, someone saying they "got a blue light special" meant they got something for cheap....

Then again I just remember the best advertising jingle for such a place that I ever encountered.

"The 12-gauge double-barreled Remington. S-Mart's top of the line. You can find this in the sporting goods department. That's right, this sweet baby was made in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Retails for about $109.95. It's got a walnut stock, cobalt blue steel, and a hair trigger. That's right. Shop smart. Shop S-Mart."

I see you are a fan of the Evil Dead franchise.. I REALLY wish it was more widely available on streaming... campy? Yep... but ALL of the franchise was fun to watch. Bruce Campbell is an under-appreciated actor in my opinion.

 

[guyyanthony]

this thread is literally making me want to fly to US to discover walmat....

 

[Cory]

Not to get off target (sorry for the pun) but does anyone remember KMart blue light specials?

The last KMart around my area was in Fort Worth and that was several years ago. Do they still exist elsewhere, or did they go bankrupt or something?

 

[Reverie]

The last KMart around my area was in Fort Worth and that was several years ago. Do they still exist elsewhere, or did they go bankrupt or something?

They went bankrupt. Last one I saw was in West Virginia in 2011. It was like a time warp situation.

 

[Clarice]

There is a Walmart here where I live but no KMart. The last place I knew of that still had one was Dubois which is half an hour away from here.

 

[Cory]

They went bankrupt.

Not surprising there, they were never that busy compared to Walmart and Target.

 

[Tracy]

The last KMart around my area was in Fort Worth and that was several years ago. Do they still exist elsewhere, or did they go bankrupt or something?

I think there are only 2 or 3 left in the nation.... pretty sure it was early 2000's that they went bankrupt.

 

[John]

Walmart. I have Walmart+, so I’m able to get my groceries delivered. Target is for bougie people.

 

[TwitchisMental]

Then again I just remember the best advertising jingle for such a place that I ever encountered.

"The 12-gauge double-barreled Remington. S-Mart's top of the line. You can find this in the sporting goods department. That's right, this sweet baby was made in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Retails for about $109.95. It's got a walnut stock, cobalt blue steel, and a hair trigger. That's right. Shop smart. Shop S-Mart."

"YOU GOT THAT!!" XD

Great Movie.

I do not like going out into places with a-lot of people.. If I need to get groceries, I go to Winn Dixe.(Or use Instacart) If I need something else, I shop online lol.