Chris O'Donnell explains why he doesn't like WalMart. I agree with him...sort of. I hate shopping there because I think of how they treat employees and I despise the product quality, according to Paul, Home Depot pulls the same shit though.

What I do respect about them is the way that they manage data and fine-tune each store's inventory, placement, and refine their sales environment for their target demographic, which, apparently, I am not part of. Having worked at the #1 Home Video producer (Warner Bros.) and seeing the vendor side of WM, when you're at the top of your game, I have respect for how they use data in the retail environment. There are many things you can learn from WM. But that's really where my respect comes to a screeching halt.

Chicago is toying with the idea of a Wal-Mart, which would be the first in-city. Here's a great writeup on it, the politics, and the ramifications:
http://www.gapersblock.com/airbags/archives/kill_the_juggermart.php