Billy Manzi
Professor Fluery-Lawon
11/28/2011
Wal-Mart: Helping or Hindering?
In class we watched a movie about Wal-Mart and whether it is aiding or destroying the people in today’s economy. Wal-Mart’s everyday low prices and one stop shopping is not only convenient for everyday shoppers, but also a stress reliever to parents and providers in the world today. While watching the movie, I believe I was most surprised by how many people think that Wal-Mart is a company that is destroying society. In an article posted by Emily Kaiser titled Majority Says Wal-Mart Bad for America: Poll, she says, “Some 56 percent of U.S. consumers think Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is bad for America, according to a Zogby International poll released on Thursday by one of the retailer's most vocal critics.” They say that the majority of the U.S. people think that Wal-Mart is actually hindering America. I do believe that Wal-Mart’s strategies are fair; they offer the fairest prices in society today. In a result of outsourcing the jobs that would become “extinct”, would be the “mom and pop stores” and some jobs that might be created would be such companies that resemble UPS and FEDEX. The people that benefit from Wal-Mart’s price policies are the consumers; they’re getting the best benefit possible to help them afford things that they need. For example you’re not going to be able a hundred dollar pair of pants, so go to Wal-Mart and get a pair of jeans just as good priced much cheaper. I did not avidly shop at Wal-Mart, but now I feel that I would if I wanted to get something lowly priced. The people that have benefited from Wal-Mart are as I said before, are the consumers, or “your everyday person”, and the people that are not benefiting from this are the people that work in the small stores, the private business owners. They cannot compete with Wal-Mart’s prices and their large variety of selection make any small business stay afloat. Apparently, Wal-Mart should just keep doing what they’re doing because almost everyone is benefiting from it. The fairest prices and the best selections!
1 comment:
I agree with this blog because I believe that Walmart is an extremely successful corporation. With its low prices and high quality products, Walmart is doing very good in our economy.This business is doing extremely well because of their prices. Walmart is the store where you can get everything, it can be food, clothing, technology, you name it. With their large selection, no one can compete with Walmart. I don't believe that Walmart is destroying our society because our economy is actually stable with Walmart around since the customers can afford their goods. In the text it talks about doing whatever in order for your company to succeed and I believe that is what Walmart is doing. Walmart has to keep doing what their doing, all of their strategies are effecting their company in a positive way. After watching the film, I want to shop at Walmart. Walmart brings a lot of good deals to the table. Walmart is a fast growing company, and I hope they continue to do well.
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