Some people found this out the hard way:
A mistake? Nope: Wal-Mart calls it "competitive pricing."Thankfully, his solution was not to complain bitterly.A Wal-Mart spokeswoman in bentonville arkansas told us:
--"We set suggested prices for each item. But store managers are allowed to lower them further to remain competitive with nearby stores."
That may mean a Wal-Mart close to a Target store may have better deals than a stand-alone Wal-Mart.
And if it's close to Target, Meijer, and Biggs, you may have hit the jackpot.
For loyal Wal-Mart shopper Lesley Parrett, it was all "a big surprise, a huge surprise!"
My advice? If you have a choice, look for discount stores that are clustered together: For instance a Wal-Mart, Kmart, and Target all within a block or two.
With so much competition, you may get lower prices, so you don't waste your money.
I'm John Matarese.
[H/T: EastSouthWestNorth]
Posted by Kevin on March, 31 2005 at 03:28 PM
