I never thought I’d say this, but I am a Wal-Mart shopper again. I say this after my wife and I went grocery shopping at Wal-Mart for the second weekend in a row. In the past, Wal-Mart angered me to no end. The stores are almost always packed with rushed and inconsiderate shoppers, and their customer service never really impressed me. Recently, I’ve been shopping mostly at Target and occasionally Tom Thumb and Central Market.
But lately, I’ve found myself back at Wal-Mart. And the reason? Wal-Mart is more vegetarian friendly than Target. At least that’s how it is in Fort Worth. Wal-Mart carries more vegetarian brands and has more diverse vegetarian products. It seems that Wal-Mart is making a more conscious effort to offer vegetarian and organic foods, and I like what I see.
Also, I like the new image in the stores. I’m a fan of the little star symbol that now accompanies their name:
And the slogan Save money. Live better. doesn’t scream cheap as Wal-Mart once did. Now, it sounds more like Wal-Mart is doing you a favor. We’re not cheap. We’re helping you save money so that you can spend it where you really need to spend it.
Target, you still hold a special place in my heart, and maybe one day I will return to you. But for now, I’ll be at Wal-Mart on the weekends, stocking up on veggie burgers and fiblets.
