susansaddiction
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- Jun 29, 2004
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I live in a fairly small midwest town where we have 1 SuperWalmart. In the past 1+ years Walmart has been really trying hard to open a second location. The major discussion revolved around running out the local small business and employee wages and bebefits. It was incredible the amount of media time given to opponents of Walmart and they, in fact, managed to nix the location that Walmart was going after. I myself an not a huge Walmart fan, but found it interesting that the majority of loud opponents were some of the more wealthier folks in town. I'd say about 80% of our area lives on a budget and for them, Walmart is a real savings for them.
That being said, I find it so ironic that not one word has been said either for or against Starbucks opening their 5th location in a town of about 65,000. Where's all the uproar about the locally owned coffee shops being challenged by corporate giant Starbucks? I have no problem with Starbucks as a company - in fact I've actually had people interview with me for a position and I've suggested that they give Starbucks a try - for example, a single Mom who needs benefits. I'm not in a position to compete with Starbucks when it comes to employee benefits.
So, what's everyones opinion on this topic? I've thought about contacting our local paper for a story on this topic -- but am concerned about sounding like a whiner!
Thanks for your time.
Susan
That being said, I find it so ironic that not one word has been said either for or against Starbucks opening their 5th location in a town of about 65,000. Where's all the uproar about the locally owned coffee shops being challenged by corporate giant Starbucks? I have no problem with Starbucks as a company - in fact I've actually had people interview with me for a position and I've suggested that they give Starbucks a try - for example, a single Mom who needs benefits. I'm not in a position to compete with Starbucks when it comes to employee benefits.
So, what's everyones opinion on this topic? I've thought about contacting our local paper for a story on this topic -- but am concerned about sounding like a whiner!
Thanks for your time.
Susan