So many people these days have a hate on for Walmart. I hear the refrain almost daily as people rail on Walmart as being the scourge of the retail world and whatever other propaganda parrot. I’ve heard many smug comments in recent days about the downfall of Walmart owned Sam’s Club in Canada. I have a contrary view to much of these opinions.

To me, Walmart seems to be looking out for my best interests by offering me the best possible prices on pretty much everything. My loathing for retailers is typically aimed at other big Canadian retailers like Future Shop, The Source and Staples. They seem to take every opportunity to prey on consumers who just don’t know any better. Very rarely have I ever walked out of Walmart thinking the price for an item to be outrageously expensive compared to the competition, whereas I can’t say the same about the 3 companies I previously mentioned.

Walmart seems pretty forthright with their goals. They want to have the cheapest price anywhere and stop at nothing to get it. In the current economic climate I appreciate places that are trying to save me money instead of trying to rip me off. I’m a smart consumer and am willing to shop around and find the best price. Quite often Walmart does have the best prices on things I’m looking to purchase.

In the end I think Walmart has just become the scapegoat for many businesses that have failed to keep up with competition. It’s easy to pick on them given they are the biggest retailer in the world. Obviously they must be doing something right to keep people coming back through those doors.