Originally Posted by Jingleberry
I think all Wal Marts around here are getting rid of fabrics, some craft stuff and crap that would seem not to be very profitable, I don't think most people would buy. Expanded the electronics dept., which I don't buy, okay for now as I have tons and tons of fabrics, if I need a match for something I will go to a Jo Anns, we several not too far away.
Okay, Ladies, think on this: More and more merchandise in WM is imported from China. Hmmmm, maybe China hasn't yet gone into production of fabrics, so WM is forced to buy domestic fabrics manufactured in this country, meaning WM does not make as much profit on it. So, until they can buy cheap imports from some other country, they will do away with U.S. produced items. Back in the 70's I lived in Arkansas and shopped at the very first WM in Springdale, AR. Mr. Sam Walton was alive and well, in control, and had the motto: "Buy American"! He didn't sell anything foreign unless it was unavailable or not produced in this Country. What happened to this ethic?