Target coming to South Walton?

[Teresa]

I didn't want Walmart either, but I didn't have a choice - and I do shop at the Super Walmart in Destin once or twice a year... so is it asking too much to have the same kind of items offered at any other Super Walmart? I just feel that if we are going to open up 98 to big box stuff and develop the land into a big huge parking lot and store (and subsequent other developments which follow), then make it good enough to be here in South Walton - make it worth the land and effort. why not serve locals as well as tourists!

We have a Walmart, and people seem happy about it overall. I still have to drive to Destin or PCB for real shopping - nothing has changed - except for Hwy 98.

I thought I would rather like having a smallish walmart - I LOVE my small publix. The small Walmart isn't worthwhile, imo. Not worth trouble to drive there and walk around trying to find what I need to find that most of what I need is just not there.

 

[Carol G]

My first trip to the silly little Sowal smallmart I was looking for Miracle Gro and a sunshade for my car. They had neither, which was disappointing. I did decide to stay and do my week's grocery shopping, and I saved a bundle compared to what I usually pay at Publix, so that was a good thing. I too wish they'd devote less of their space to the touristy crapola... and they may do so now that it's the off season.

 

[swantree]

my problem with any of the box stores is that if you bring one then you might as well invite all of them. I do shop at Wally world and for clients basic needs i use it more than some. i would rather it be, i have to travel to any of them like i did in past years. did it really make my life better to have one right here..........not at the cost of having more coming in the future?:roll:

 

[Alicia Leonard]

Y'all need a Dollar Tree. Everything's a dollar. Everything. You can buy food for a dollar or a gift bag. It don't matter. It's a dollar.

 

[Abby Prentiss]

my problem with any of the box stores is that if you bring one then you might as well invite all of them. I do shop at Wally world and for clients basic needs i use it more than some. i would rather it be, i have to travel to any of them like i did in past years. did it really make my life better to have one right here..........not at the cost of having more coming in the future?:roll:

Agree! It seems some people unlike yourself can't see the big picture. Saving a few bucks on toilet paper is not worth all the crap - pun intended.

 

[miznotebook]

Y'all need a Dollar Tree. Everything's a dollar. Everything. You can buy food for a dollar or a gift bag. It don't matter. It's a dollar.

There's a Dollar Tree at Pier Park.

 

[agrier57205]

I despise the tiny Walmart. I went there to see if I could find a good deal on a xbox, kinect, iPad, and laptop. The electronic department had no idea what I was asking for, in fact the sales girl said," I don't know, I usually don't work in electronics." After asking for someone who does, the salesman told me to check online. I left irritated and went to Best Buy, where a young guy in the camera department managed to get me everything I needed. I was actually happy to drop 2000 at Best Buy just knowing my money wasn't going in to that crappy store.

 

[shellak]

thank you!

 

[shellak]

each time i have gone into the mini walmart, they do not have what i am looking for. the last time, i wanted to purchase a sun shield for my car windshield. the employee told me "we don't have those...we're really a store for the tourists". i have no idea how they plan to stay open all year 'round but just appeal to tourists. i would love to know what company did their marketing study.

 

[shellak]

i hope all of you who really wanted the walmart enjoy what our section of hwy 98 will become in the next 10 years.