[upchuck]

Earth to Obama: When it gets tougher to make ends meet at Wal-Mart, something is seriously wrong with this country.

You probably can't see this but nobama is sitting there with a hugh smile on his face, offering a double thumbs up.

I am a regular Wally shopper. In he past I've noticed random price increases. But lately, every time I go shopping the increases are eye popping and everywhere.

I know Wal*Mart does better than most to keep prices down. Given the recent increases really gives one pause.

[Oatka]

In he past I've noticed random price increases. But lately, every time I go shopping the increases are eye popping and everywhere.

And they are jumping up at 10-20c per item instead of inching up a nickel or so each month. Combine that with the "packaging to price" (same price, smaller amount) tactic the mfrs use, and we are getting hit with a double whammy.

[nascarnation]

I know Wal*Mart does better than most to keep prices down.

I recently visited Bentonville for the first time. I was surprised how spartan the WM headquarters is. The main building looks somewhat like a state prison and the most of the adjacent buildings are corrugated metal.

It's easy to see when they bring in a salesman offering some prospective wares, the emphasis REALLY is on low costs.