Walmart

I’m starting to think ALL wal-​marts are the same, 95% of them have MacDonalds in them or have one close by, the lines in all of the are long, due to the fact they have maybe 4 cashiers open during busy peaks, and most of them are slower then cold molasses moving up hill in January. Like seiously? We ALL have better things to do then wait in line, because for what ever reason. The Jewelery Dept, at atleast 2 that i have been to it take upwards to 15 minutes for one to come and they have no clue what to do when it comes to making a chain smaller in your watch, I’ve done it, its super easy, and dont give me a garbage excuse saying that you dont know how. You have been working here for 15 – 20 Years and you don’t know how to do it? Give me a break, you’re just too lazy to help, because you think you’re the cock of the walk, because you worked here for 15 years.

Is it just me. or… do we ALL have this feeling when we enter a Walmart:
«Ugh I don’t want to come in here… But I need some socks… But it’s too big for its own good… But they’re on SALE… But it’s everything I despise in a company… On TOP of already being cheap… They don’t even treat their own employees correctly…»
We have this love hate relationship right? I mean on one hand you want to go in for the cheap prices and to see those famous «only at walmart» people that hang around… but… do we really want to support a business that has so many controversies?!
Yes. yes we do. Because no matter how busy it is… or how much negativity we hear… we go back because 1) it’s cheap and 2) EVERYTHING is in here in one go.
Car shop, Seasonal, hunting, fishing, animal feed (including outdoor bird feeders), beauty, pharmacy, optical, electronics, crafts, books, party supplies and, most recently, A PRODUCE AREA. A BAKERY AREA. MEATS AND DELI!
but ughhh the store is SOOOO massive now. Sure they were always big but now they are even dirtier than before and so… cold… so… UNAPPEALING.
I DO like how they have express LANES (like 10 of them), self-​checkout booths and regular lanes. I find that quite nice.
I DON’T like how they have a pathetic organic/​natural source section. How can you have that big of a store with that many parking spaces and only have three shelves dedicated to this? Maybe most Walmart people don’t shop for this type of food but I know that superstore and sobeys are booming with this business.
So. As much as I DON’T want to go Walmart… I’ll be damned if I’ll go somewhere and buy lipstick for $ 10 when I can buy it here for $ 3. And scr** you Walmart for always having cheap white socks that I need cuz I can’t be bothered to go elsewhere for it.
*grumbles*
Just take my money and let’s not talk about it.

Generally I am not a fan of Walmart because of their practices. The lack of cleanliness and friendly staff is something I have come to expect from the locations I have previously visited but this location is different.
I have been coming to this Walmart for a few years now and I have usually left with a smile on my face. This place is actually fairly clean and bright and the staff are actually kinda friendly:) The fact that Yeh is attached to it is just a bonus;) I plan on continuing to be a happy regular customer here.

We stopped in here while we in Dartmouth to pick up a few groceries. Wow! I was really impressed with the size of the grocery department, particularly the fresh produce and the large number of aisles full of stock.
What I love about the produce is the good quality, variety, abundance and low prices. You can’t beat that! I like to cook from scratch, and I can find everything I need here to make my meals at Walmart.

I shopped walmart on line and it was the best. i had the item in 2 days and the shipping was free. i love love it and will continue to keep ording from walmart on line they are the best…

So, I am known as one of those people that truly despises Walmart. As a company, they are awful, period, flat-​out evil but that aside, I do sometimes shop at Walmart since I am poor and on a budget. I have to say, that I do find the staff friendlier than most for a Walmart and even had no issues exchanging something without a receipt the other day and honestly I was shocked at how easy it was. So, for that alone I give this location 3 stars. My complaints would be the lack of vegan-​friendly selection in the grocery, as well as the beauty area. Next to nothing cruelty-​free or vegan in either area. They do thankfully at least carry Silk soy and almond drinks and with the expansion of the store have finally added a few more natural, organic products such as Nature’s Path granola and gluten-​free products as well. I am crossing my fingers in hopes more gets added as they finish up the renovations.

Oh Wal-​Mart, why do I love thee so much?
I frequent Wal-​Mart quite often, sometimes just for something to do, to «browse.» Their sales are usually pretty good and they sell some items cheaper regular priced than the grocery store for example. The one section I usually do not buy from for myself is the clothes section (with a few exceptions) — the quality is just too poor to justify spending the money for it, unless it is like 75% off or something.
My boyfriend has a habit of buying things, changing his mind, and then returning it because he can no longer justify spending the money on it (ex. an XBOX 360 game, vaccuum, humidifier, movies, BBQ etc, to name a few). Don’t get me wrong, we are not the type that use an item for a period of time then decide to return it, our items are unused when returned –but we all know Wal-​Mart accepts returns basically no matter what (within the return time frame) and the return line is usually pretty long.
I’ve heard the Wal-​Marts in the states are epic super centres. My parents said the one in Maine took them 2 days to completely explore, literally a one-​stop shop. I would love to experience a super centre at least once, but I still like to support other businesses and local places over buying absolutely everything from Wal-​Mart.

Typical Walmart, they removed the self check-​outs and put in an express lane for 1 – 10 items that moves very quickly, there are about 8 cashiers working this line.
Watch the food items, I’ve found expired product on the shelves.

Walmart’s are Walmart’s. It’s great to save a buck or two, (in comparison to other BOX stores) sometimes $ 20 on something you need. The staff arent always knowledgable on where things are, or even what you are talking about. BUT thats ok. Its a relatively well laid out store, so most things are easy to find.
What the Walmart’s of NS are missing are the SUPER part of it… aka the GROCERY. Out west Walmart’s are now SUPER-​CENTERS so you can literally get everything yoyu need all in one shop. Now that is an awesome Walmart.

Typically, and admittedly with some big box store prejudice, I generally consider myself a two-​star reviewer when it comes to your average Walmart. I make no secret of considering its maze of aisles my own personal hell on earth and I generally enter fight-​or-​flight mode as soon as I pull up in the parking lot.
Still, yesterday I had the good fortune of having not one, not two, but THREE positive interactions with friendly, polite, and helpful staff! I could hardly believe it. Not an eye-​roll, not a heavy sigh, not a dismissive point in a vague direction — I actually received real, live customer service.
So, while Walmart may still not be my jam, I have to give credit where credit’s due. The folks I talked to knew exactly where the obscure items I was looking for were hidden and actually walked me there instead of sending me on my way. Plus, I was rung through by someone who was genuinely nice and knew better than to hit me with a ‘hon’ or ‘dear.‘
No complaints for once!

Ohhh Walmart. What can I say about you? You have stuff… I need stuff. And you are relatively inexpensive… which leaves me with more money for shoes and purses. Win, Win right?
I get the need for value priced items, it makes sense to shop wisely. Is walmart the cheapest for everything? No, but on the whole they are very competitive and they have the varied selection that a lazy shopper like me wants.
So, this location is convenient for me — and is within Dartmouth Crossing which allows me to shop elsewhere too. A big plus, so I don’t have to drive around he!!‘s half-​acre to find stuff. The store is large and for the most part tidy. Lots of cash’s open (although I do miss the self checkout — see Sobey’s review for my comments on that).
The selection run the gamut from olive oil to tires and everything in between. While it isn’t a supercentre, it doesn’t lack for much.
The staff are nice and usually visable. But I don’t have occassion to call on them very much.
I go, I buy, I curse not shopping local all the time. But if I can get coconut and tide at the same spot, and perhaps a pair of socks… I am going for it!

Say what you want about Walmart, it’s cheap and convenient, even if I usually leave with a film of shame covering my soul.
The evil corporation gets a bad rap for what it can do to small, community-​based local businesses. However, in my pre-​career days with limited funds, I developed a liking to value, and Walmart has it. Heck, their brand even says so. I still enjoy not spending more than I need to for conventional items, and that’s why I often go there to find what I need for a better price. As much as I would love to spend hundreds on a one of a kind hand woven rug, I really just need a $ 20 one to throw on the floor to catch the crumbs and collect cat hair.
As much as I miss the sketchy feel of the old Penhorn Walmart, the new DXing location is a lot bigger, as well as a lot cleaner. Because of it’s massive size, I know I can find pretty much anything I need there, from linens and small kitchen appliances to flip flops, eggs, and pie.
Their seasonal section is also a great place to stock up on holiday decorations on the cheap. We picked up enough stuff to moderately spook out our yard (and my work cubicle) for Halloween for under $ 20.
Don’t expect world class service. There’s been many times when we’ve had better luck hunting down items ourselves faster than the stunned employee. However, nine times out of ten they can ring us through the cash sans problème.
As long as you can swallow your pride and guilt for a little bit of shopping, your wallet won’t be worse for wear for it. After all, there’s nothing wrong with saving money on towels, especially if it means spending it later elsewhere on a nice designer bag.