What is important to you when choosing a store? location, price, selection or something else? I always look for a good price but I like a relaxing atmosphere, when a store is so crowded you cant move I cant stand it, I use to like walmart but the one closest to where I live is just too crowded I dread going anymore.
Our closest Walmart is so dirty. Customers don't control their children, and I think the employees just realize it's pointless to keep picking up after them.
So, for me, a lot of it has to do with the clientele of the store. I don't want to deal with other people's misbehaving children, people's attitudes, etc.
After that, it's quality and price. I can stay home and shop online, so if you're going to get me out to a store, there better be bargains, and you better not have too many crazy people shopping there. (And I know the latter is not something a store can really control, but it is par for the course.)
We live in a town where there are a lot of smaller stores, family run. I would define our town as Hindi/hippy. So I try to shop at our local shops. We have on near us called Patel brothers that has a great produce selection. They are family run.
For clothing I buy second hand, we have a second hand store called "Down on main" that is run by a sweet old lady.
I try not to buy corporate, but I can't help it a lot of the time due to budget :(
I like everything in one place, but have quality items and variety for a good price.
Prices, quality, good customer service, good return policy.
Price
Quality
Style
Location
Online availability
Free shipping
Cleanliness
For me, its usually about location and selection. Grocery stores must have food that I can get for my kids with food allergies....otherwise they are useless LOL.
And like you, the Walmart here is horendous :/. I don't even go. I drive a hint farther and go to Target, which is a much better experience.
- gmadiane
on Dec. 12, 2012 at 12:22 PM