[Vision2020] Winco Vs. Super Walmart

[Donovan Arnold]

Chas,
   
  I actually agree with you that Winco can be cheaper than a Super Wal-Mart. The bulk food items at Winco's bins are cheaper than anything Super Walmart has to offer. Also, their bread is fresher, cheaper and in greater variety. The quality of meat is actually better too.
   
  Most of the packaged food goods, Oreo's, M&Ms, and name brands are going to be within pennies of each other at either store. 
   
  However, where I find the savings is when I purchase non food items, like paper towels, toilet paper, meds, window cleaner etc. All of that other stuff is much, much cheaper.  Further you can get everything in one trip, clothes shopping, food shopping, pharmacy, haircut, oil change for your car, and get some lunch too. That saves you time and gas, and time and gas saved is money left in your pocket. Wal-Mart also bags your groceries for you. 
   
  I think it would be a smart move for Moscow to have two discount grocery stores in the area. Winco can as it is, rise their prices 10% to 20% and there is no viable option in the area to go to and still get lower price, people are forced to pay it. If you had another super discount store you have a competition going like they do in Coeur d ' Alene. 
   
   
  As to the Bees:
   
  I agree that no cause for the problem has been agreed upon, but I don't think that it is disputed that bees are disappearing from farms, we know this to be true and the cause for concern. 
   
  Best,
   
  Donovan

Chasuk <chasuk at gmail.com> wrote:
  Winco is cheaper than any other grocery store in town, by a huge
margin. I've recently shopped at a Super Wal-Mart, and it was not
cheaper than Winco. I shop at Costco regularly, and it isn't cheaper
than Winco, either.

Before I get replies saying "but I bought X at Y, and it was cheaper
than Winco," let me save you the trouble: I already know that some
items are cheaper elsewhere. However, overall, for a family or
individual of average shopping patterns, Winco is far cheaper.

And the jury is out on the bee threat; some dispute whether it even
exists. I've read arguments from both sides, with both parties
equally qualified to hold an opinion.

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