by *Mel *
Member since:
July 13, 2008

Which is better... Walmart, target, Or Kmart?

January 17, 2009 07:16 AM UTC (Updated: January 17, 2009 09:50 AM UTC)
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I would like Target better  except everytime i go there they never have what i need and i always end up having to run over to walmart to pick up target's slack. Kmarts too far for me to travel so i dont get to go there much!

Comments: 18

Rob Appell Jan 17, 2009, 7:28am UTC
Out of the three, I'll go with Tar-zhay. I haven't been to a K-Mart in 5 years...and refuse to do Wally World. I have many, many other options available.
Shannon H. Jan 17, 2009, 7:43am UTC
I love target, but rarely can afford to shop there. So, to my dismay, I always end up at walmart :(
Thomas Millington Jan 17, 2009, 8:23am UTC
The best one is the one closest to your house. There is only a Wal-Mart in the place where I live, so that is the one I like best.
Kathy D. Jan 17, 2009, 8:36am UTC
Target is my favorite - it's closest to my house and is the nicest store. K-mart is second choice - they are also close to me and sometimes have great coupon deals.

Since I WON'T go to Walmart, I guess it's not even in the running
Ashley Mitschke Jan 17, 2009, 9:21am UTC
I love Target! Walmart used to be the cheapest, but with the prices vastly rising, Target has a lot of really good sales and promotions that make it cheaper unless you have time to price match. Besides, Target has such a better atmosphere. People don't dress in rollers and pj's! Would you believe it?? :)
Peter C. Frank Jan 17, 2009, 9:22am UTC
Target (or as some of us pronounce it, Targhay...) is my choice, by far.

Wal*Mart is not kind to their employees and has bowed to homophobic pressure and taken back its stance in support of LGBT rights. As such, I, as a consumer, exercise my choice (even though they're usually more affordable) to spend my monies, and the monies of my friends and clients, at places that don't cave in to such pressures. I've gotten my sister and a number of my friends to stop shopping at Wal*Mart.

And if you don't know what I'm talking about, try these articles (and it's not just LGBT employees that they treat unfairly, as the first two articles demonstrate):

http://www.now.org/nnt/winter-2007/wal-mart.html
http://newstandardnews.net/content/?action=show_item&itemid=489
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/retail/2007-11-20-wal-mart-gays_N.htm?csp=34
http://www.pamshouseblend.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2108
http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2007/06/22/wal-mart-stops-donations-to-gay-and-lesbian-groups/

and for a little clarification on the disinformation set out there by "Christian" groups:
http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/w/wal-mart-nglcc.htm
*Mel * Jan 17, 2009, 9:45am UTC
I see your point. but people also make that concience choice to work there. You can look at it from different point of views. They are atleast fortunate to have jobs with the economy being the way it is. Or you can look at it and say they are getting screwed with not making the money and hours that they deserve. Discrimination happens at alot of work places, more than some people realize. i for instance had an issue where my employer laid me off due to being pregnant. They were the ones who told me to take a lay off and collect unemployment. So i did what they said and filed for unemployment. Well needless to say my ex employer went and appealed the case. They then changed their word and decided they didnt want to pay me unemployment. I WAS FURIOUS! luckily enough the case went into my favor and i ended up getting unemployment checks.
Richard Sturdevant Jan 17, 2009, 10:08am UTC
walmart is the best priced and they have what i am looking for. the store sam's club is affiliated with walmart and it is awesome to get things in bulk.
Carol B. Jan 17, 2009, 10:30am UTC
Most often I will go to Walmart. Am always working on crafts and Walmart has a good selection of yarn along with a big craft department. We aren't close to any of them but it's worth the drive when I need crafts.
.* Sandi * Jan 17, 2009, 10:32am UTC
i try not to go in any store lol
*Mel * Jan 17, 2009, 11:07am UTC
haha same here sandi. im not much for shopping myself!!! lol. but speaking in terms of when i do go shopping
Alex in Wonderland Jan 17, 2009, 11:21am UTC
Target is first, Kmart second.
Wal Mart doesn't deserve to be around.
Alexis Newell Jan 17, 2009, 11:42am UTC
I go to Target the most, then Wal-Mart. I haven't been in a K-mart in probably 5 years and even then I've never just been able to purchase something without some kind of hassle.
Elise who never leaves generic comments Jan 18, 2009, 12:02pm UTC
Super Walmart is better in our area. They have all the essentials. The ONLY thing I would add is a High Quality, Sound Proof, Childcare Center for all those screaming, brats that you hear every, single time you walk into that store! What is it with crying youngins when they go to Walmart??? I guess Walmart has too many tempting items that are at kid's eye-level. The instant they walk into Walmart they want everything they see and if they can't have it they scream. That's the only thing I hate about Walmart.

But I think my solution is good. :-)

Great post and comments!!
Bridget Jean Jun 3, 2009, 5:36pm UTC

Target without a doubt!
Ghostly Ghoul Nov 6, 2009, 4:04pm UTC
Target - I love their store coupons, mix those with manufacturers coupons and you can get items almost free. I saved $40 off a vacuum compared to walmart's price. I love it! I hate Walmart - it's evil.

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