So why do most communities continue to believe them? Why do local/state governments continue to give them concessions?
>So why do most communities continue to believe them? Why do local/state governments continue to give them concessions?<
Because the town that gives the concessions gets the Walmart for the region.The towns nearby loose the business.Their grocery stores and drug stores close and they loose the tax base.People who live in rural areas across the south have little choice but to shop at Walmart.If you notice Walmart is not a big presence in major cities where they get competition from other major competitors.
Walmart prospers where they can exploit pricing and convience advantages and over small local merchants.