When Walmart made the DUMB decision to remove the fabric departments they took a huge hit, especially in more rural areas where even they are a long drive away.
As for prices they are comparable to Kroger’s, and they don’t give gas points on groceries or gift cards they sell. Kroger’s does. It was real handy when gas was $4 a gallon. Even at $2 a gallon, that $1 off is still nice. I use their coupons and the ones that come in the mail. Meat I buy at the Commissary as it is higher quality and lower priced. Commissary is about equal to Kroger’s in price on most things and they don’t give gas points. Base gas is always a few cents higher too.
Exchange is for the well off who can afford $200 for a Vera Wang cheap chinsese made cloth wallet.
I’ve spent my life in the West & Mid-West. Lots of rural areas. Traveled for a living for 35 years. Sales, Managment, support positions in the wholesale distribution business.
I love open spaces and the people who inhabit it. I am terribly out of place in cities. Simply don’t like the confinement.
We are remodeling a home we have at the farm, was built in 1948 by my grandfather. As soon as that is done we are moving out of town (4 miles). Town by the way is 600 people. hee hee hee
My family has owned/operated farms here since 1889. I am not a recluse but I like my privacy.
The fabric department in our local Walmart actually came back a couple of years ago. (thankfully)
Kroger also offers a 10% discount to seniors on Kroger store brand items. Saves a lot of money for we oldsters!