Wal-Mart --Love it or Hate it

I have to be truthful and admit that I love Target and try to do all I can to stay out of Wal-Mart or sentimentally...Wally World. Having said that though there is a new Wal-Mart SuperCenter that was built in Rock Hill out towards the Newport area. On a number of occasions I would find myself driving by refusing to switch my loyalty from Target so I would just keep driving. Finally after hearing rave reviews about the new store I couldn't stay away any longer. As much as I can't believe I am saying this I really liked this store (having a hard time with love and Wal-Mart in the same sentence). The new store concept is more upscale feeling with a more sleek appearing store, wide aisles and much better visual merchandising of product. I really found myself enjoying the experience of going from aisle to aisle and I can't count the number of friends I ran into during my shopping experience. The grocery area was tremendous and I do find I like the Wal-Mart grocery section better than the Target SuperCenters I have experienced. The one thing that remains true are the prices that Wal-Mart is able to offer on groceries, housewares, clothes and so much more. If you have not checked out this particular store I urge you to do so. This part of Rock Hill will greatly benefit from having this Wal-Mart and all the other stores and restaurants that it will anchor. Watch the growth because it is coming and not something we should try to avoid and fight because given the economy today it is wonderful to see growth and more job opportunities for people. Wal-Mart is working hard to change their image and in these newer stores the changes are evident and the shopping experience truly is a pleasure. The entire shopping area is very attractive and neighbors in the surrounding communities such as Miller Pond, Silver Lakes and Pennington Meadows should be thrilled to have such a great new neighbor.