Thinking outside the big box
David Wharton notes that Wal-Mart finally concedes its stores don't have to be big and ugly. Communities are demanding better design standards. But not Greensboro. Why not, Wharton asks?
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Have you been to Wal-Mart lately? They don't appear to be hurting too much judging by the parking lot that is always full.
Posted on September 15, 2005 10:10 AM
Truth, I'm not sure I'm understanding your point. No one is saying Wal-Mart isn't still doing brisk business. We're saying it could take more care with how it designs its stores.
Posted on September 15, 2005 10:29 AM
I guess my point is that there isn't much incentive to change what is working?
I didn't really understand the point of Wharton's article other than let's build prettier buildings in places other than off-ramps.
That's what he thinks people wants? Wal-Marts in their neighborhoods?
Yeah, I think we would all probably support prettier buildings. Nothing revolutionary there.
BTW, I've seen part of the construction of the new Wal-Marts and they don't appear to be blue or gray.
Also, why does Wharton target Wal-Mart? It seems that most grocery stores (Food Lion, Bi-LO, Harris Teeter), department stores (Sears, Target, Belks, K-Mart), restaurants (McDonalds, Burger King), and other retail establishments and even homes are set within big boxes with roofs on them.
Posted on September 16, 2005 11:40 AM
I would imagine because of their sheer size. Other big-box stores have stirred opposition as well.
Posted on September 16, 2005 11:42 AM
Maybe that was it. I just couldn't really figure out what he was advocating.
To be honest, I don't like Wal-Mart and won't shop there. But that's more due to the inconvenience of getting in and out of their parking lot and in and out of their stores.
I do agree with Wharton's premise of making things look nicer. I think it has to be mandated by local leaders and that often it has little to do with the actual store and more to do with the landscaping surrounding it and the laws affecting signs etc.
I've enjoyed the conversation. Have a great weekend.
Posted on September 16, 2005 1:48 PM
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