09-21-2007, 05:03 AM
Rob L.,
I did notice that Walmart was against the legislation of allowing Big Box stores only in designated Big Box locations.... which failed in any event.
Competition is good. Beachboy has a perfect example of City Mill / Home Depot.
Look at a current example - Once 7 / 11 came to Kurtistown ( not finished yet ) J Haras totally remodeled their store, obviously in order to compete with 7 / 11.
It is easy to use the "Mom & Pop " store arguement. Who would want to put someones Mom and Pop out of business ?? Not me.
But, when I owned an installation business in a rapidly growing area, competition started to get fierce. You either change or get out of the business.Lower your prices, increase your marketing, better your customer service.Well run businesses always survive.That goes for a grocery store or a painting business.
The Hilo SuperWalmart is coming regardless ( unless the Sierra Club gets involved as Aaron S believes ). I feel it is unfair , no matter what the store , to single out a grocery section - especially here. Because that would create lower prices.
Greg H.
I did notice that Walmart was against the legislation of allowing Big Box stores only in designated Big Box locations.... which failed in any event.
Competition is good. Beachboy has a perfect example of City Mill / Home Depot.
Look at a current example - Once 7 / 11 came to Kurtistown ( not finished yet ) J Haras totally remodeled their store, obviously in order to compete with 7 / 11.
It is easy to use the "Mom & Pop " store arguement. Who would want to put someones Mom and Pop out of business ?? Not me.
But, when I owned an installation business in a rapidly growing area, competition started to get fierce. You either change or get out of the business.Lower your prices, increase your marketing, better your customer service.Well run businesses always survive.That goes for a grocery store or a painting business.
The Hilo SuperWalmart is coming regardless ( unless the Sierra Club gets involved as Aaron S believes ). I feel it is unfair , no matter what the store , to single out a grocery section - especially here. Because that would create lower prices.
Greg H.