OK so this isn't so new of a subject but I was looking over some old topics and ran across the WalMart deal. Well, I decided to write the corporate office. I told them I'd probably get ignored and whatever but at least I tried! Well, I got a real reply!! Here it is... Let me know what you make of it!!
Dear Kathy
Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding the fabric department in your local
store. We are bringing products back in stores to respond to customers' desire
for a "one-stop shopping" experience. Our broadened merchandise assortment is
based on their direct feedback about the products they want and need. This
initiative includes bringing cut fabric back to select stores beginning in the
last half of this year (2011).
Cut fabric will return to select stores as relevant, and stores who maintained
offering cut fabric will continue to do so. In those stores where cut fabric is
being added back, merchandise commonly referred to as 'notions' will be expanded
in the product offerings - such as sewing machines, yarn, needles, thread, etc.
Sincerely,
Walmart Customer Care
I simply told them that is smaller towns we have our Walmart but have to drive way to far away to JoAnns, Hancocks and Hobby Lobby to do any kind of fabric shopping and we'd much rather spend the money shopping in their stores buying what we need and want instead of spending it in gas! Also that with the economy as it is we quilters are a growing number and a lot of do this for our families as gifts as well as a nessessity. Well anyway, I let them know what "WE" thought dadgumit! Hope it helps and they stick to their word!! Amen! (I'm done preaching now) :wink: :mrgreen: