Originally Posted by Quilter2B
Originally Posted by fabric-holic
No fabric anymore at our local WalMart.
Interestingly a few days ago there was a news report that they had stopped selling some items. There was so much complaining that they quickly restocked the items.
How come that didn't work with the fabric department?
IMHO I believe it is because they don't want to have to deal with a department that requires "Customer Service". I was in my local Walmart a couple of weeks ago when I found out they were closing the fabric department. My son happened to call me on the phone so I told him I was upset because of this and I told him the same thing I stated here. Little did I know three store managers were walking by and boy oh boy did I get some funny looks but, heh, they just kept on walkin'. My departed MIL did alot of store setups for Walmart back in the day. Mrs. Walton insisted that there be fabric and crafts in every store but alas, now that she is gone, it is all disappearing. I think its a shame.
You are right about the customer service areas. Anyone who works in one of those areas gets paid a little more then the ones who don't. They will also be changing the paint dept. They will be going to already mixed paint. No more custom colors and will be getting rid of the paint mixer. If you notice when you go in one of the stores now it's hard to find anyone who works there. They only hire part time now so no benefits and most workers don't start until 3 in the afternoon. The only full time employees now are dept. managers and up, but that will be changing too. It's all about the $. They are trying to make Wal-Mart a self service store now.