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Yorkies-Mom · 03-30-2007, 08:32 AM

check your walmart because i saw they have a new line here in my store - something like lois and stitch i think - and i saw a package of 3 cute little bows for around $2. pink,white and a pastel. i don't know if it will be an all the time thing or something for easter.

Holly_QD · 03-30-2007, 10:51 AM

You're right. I bought some just the other day. I think they have them year round. But the colors do change. Sometimes there are bright colors and other times there are prints and stuff like that. Thanks for the heads up though. I will go and see if they have the pastels.

wenkebach99 · 03-31-2007, 03:23 AM

Well walmart is re-organizing and they are making a huge mistake. They have a new CEO and he came from Target!! I think he is wanting to turn Walmart into Target they are doing away with all fabric and that makes me mad. I live in a rural area and there is nowhere to get fabric around except at walmart and they are 22 miles away from me at that. The nearest Joan's is 110 miles from me. I buy alot of my prints online but get all my lining materials at walmart! I think he will probably bring in alot of pet clothing like Target has. I just wish they would fire him actually and keep Sam's plans into effect. They are trying to upscale like Sears did but that was sears downfall they weren't nearly as successful after they went upscale.

I would love for everyone to call 1800walmart and tell them to keep the fabric section in your area. There has been a large number of complaints but he obviously doesn't care but it still doesn't hurt. He could bring in the pet line and i think he will. He is also taking the guns and ammo out of the sporting section.

Melinda
Sassy-Petwear

Yorkies-Mom · 03-31-2007, 05:50 AM

i always saw the fabric department as a big waste of space,too so i was so glad when i found out they were getting rid of it! we have a super walmart here and the entire store - like many others - has been going through a huge makeover and it looks so much nicer.

guns and ammo can go,too! we have a large surplus city store across the street from our walmart and it has the all the guns and hunting supplies anyone would want.

Bizzymammabee · 03-31-2007, 05:57 AM

If they were smart they would do it demographically. If you have a store in an area where there is a ton of fabric stores then you can do away with the section becuase it won't make money but in some instances they can make a ton of money. It's a hard situation because most people just go for store made items and can't sew worth a dang.

SBeckett668 · 03-31-2007, 06:02 AM

I'll have to look for those! I like Target's line and had wished that Walmart had better stuff. Did buy Calliope a cute little black and white polka dot on pink color last week -too cute. They had the pretty brown and blue combo too. Thinking I might get one of those as well.

Sold my WalMart stock. It just wasn't growing like it was when I bought it. More money in IRA's and bonds right now.

Holly_QD · 03-31-2007, 08:19 AM

I can assure you that Wal-Mart does not have a new CEO. It is still Lee Scott and I know this first hand. And as far as the redesigning, they are a business. If they are not selling enough fabrics and crafts then there is no need to have them in the store. It is not a surprising thing. I guess it also depends on the area.
Regardless, No one is trying to make Walmart like Target. In fact, I happen to know that it is Wal-marts goal to have similar things at a much lower price as they are about having a vast variety of items for people of all economic classes. Target caters more to upper middle and upper class.

wenkebach99 · 03-31-2007, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee

If they were smart they would do it demographically. If you have a store in an area where there is a ton of fabric stores then you can do away with the section becuase it won't make money but in some instances they can make a ton of money. It's a hard situation because most people just go for store made items and can't sew worth a dang.

I feel the same way you do that they should do it demographically. Obviously the some ladies don't sew and they could care less if people can find fabrics at reasonable prices to make quality items for pets and children as well as other things such as quilting etc. When they take the fabric out of our walmart the only place i will be able to purchase is online. I choose to live in a rural area to be away from the fast past of the city where i grew up!! I hated all the gang violence and crime so i chose to raise my child in the rural area of north carolina. I am sorry i offended you and that you see the fabric a waste of space but everyone doesn't feel the way you do and I GUESS IT WOULD SERVE ME TO KEEP MY MOUTH SHUT ON THESE FORUMS BECUASE EVERYTIME I MAKE A STATEMENT I GET A RUDE REPLY.

I know the CEO is from Target and i don't know how new he is but it has been in the local papers so if i am mistaken then it is the local news medias problem not mine. Anyway i stiill think he is making a huge mistake because the fabric departments make a huge amount of money in our area!! They make as much as the electronic section and i sewing is coming back. The children in high school now are starting to sew again!

Again sorry to have offended you but Sam had a vision and it is being destroyed by greed.
Melinda

Holly_QD · 03-31-2007, 08:49 AM

Melinda, I wasn't trying to be rude. I didn't say I was happy about them getting rid of the fabrics and crafts. I happen to rely on them for those items too. I was just pointing out that they are a business, and that really there is little we can do to change the dynamic of the business world. I'm sorry if you thought I was being rude. I read my reply and I didn't think it was rude. I'm not the one I said it was a waste of space by the way.
Here's a small bio to prove that Lee Scott has been a loyal employee of Walmart Stores Inc.

http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMSto...=540&contId=17

Again I'm not trying to be rude. Just pointing out facts. Although it's sad, there are some stores that are getting rid of some things and adding others.

By the way, Walmart is bringing in new items for pets and making it so that they are affordable for everyone. They already have new soft sided carriers, a lot of clothes and hair accessories. Well just so we're clear. I'm sorry if you thought I was being rude. It was not my intention.

Yorkiedaze · 03-31-2007, 09:44 AM

The Wal-Mart here in my town is keeping the material department. As for cute little bows and clips for the hair, I buy them in the infants department, and they are way less than the dog bows. I also make my own bows sometimes.

wenkebach99 · 03-31-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Holly_QD

Melinda, I wasn't trying to be rude. I didn't say I was happy about them getting rid of the fabrics and crafts. I happen to rely on them for those items too. I was just pointing out that they are a business, and that really there is little we can do to change the dynamic of the business world. I'm sorry if you thought I was being rude. I read my reply and I didn't think it was rude. I'm not the one I said it was a waste of space by the way.
Here's a small bio to prove that Lee Scott has been a loyal employee of Walmart Stores Inc.

http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMSto...=540&contId=17

Again I'm not trying to be rude. Just pointing out facts. Although it's sad, there are some stores that are getting rid of some things and adding others.

By the way, Walmart is bringing in new items for pets and making it so that they are affordable for everyone. They already have new soft sided carriers, a lot of clothes and hair accessories. Well just so we're clear. I'm sorry if you thought I was being rude. It was not my intention.

Only the first part of the was meant for you. I was referring to the lady that said she was "frankly glad they they took it out because it looks nicer and she really didn't care". Well she is one person and there are alot of people who do care. I am sorry but i only was agreeing to what you said about the demographical part of walmart closing down fabric department hehe. I should have replied to both statements but i thought it easier to do it all in one. Maybe i came across to harshly but i still think he is making a huge mistake. He should take the customers request into consideration and i know in NC and TX are fighting the fabric department closing. I guess there are more seamstresses in those to states than anywhere else huh hehe.
The lady that said i know first hand that he has been there might have some pull then on the situation and tell him to reconsider and do it by demographic areas.
Thanks and again i wasn't referring to you being rude earlier read the message lower and you will see what i was referring to it was like she said fabric was an eye sore and the place looks much nicer without it. I wonder if she buys pet clothing? Without fabric there wouldn't be any.
Melinda

Yorkies-Mom · 03-31-2007, 03:43 PM

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I was referring to the lady that said she was "frankly glad they they took it out because it looks nicer and she really didn't care". Well she is one person and there are alot of people who do care.

that was my opinion and i am sticking by it! yes i am one person but not the only one who feels that way. just as you are not the only person that wishes they would keep it.

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I wonder if she buys pet clothing?

no i do not because i have a little boy and i don't feel the need to dress him but will be getting a little girl. even then i still don't mind the fabric department being removed from walmart. there are other sources of fabric. you need to reread my post because no where in it did i say "it was an eyesore!"

wenkebach99 · 04-01-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkies-Mom

that was my opinion and i am sticking by it! yes i am one person but not the only one who feels that way. just as you are not the only person that wishes they would keep it.

no i do not because i have a little boy and i don't feel the need to dress him but will be getting a little girl. even then i still don't mind the fabric department being removed from walmart. there are other sources of fabric. you need to reread my post because no where in it did i say "it was an eyesore!"

Your right you didn't say it was an eyesore you just said it looks much nicer without it. I really think they should do it demographically because you mentioned there are more outlets for fabric. Where you live i am sure there are tons of places to shop but where i live the closes walmart is 22 miles away and is THE ONLY place to purchase fabric. I do purchase fabric online but i have to pay alot more for it. I like to offer quality pet clothes at reasonable prices but when i have to pay 6-10$ for a yard of fabric it is hard to keep my prices low. The thing about Walmart is they MASS BUY fabric and can offer it at $4 a yard and i can't find it anywhere else for that. I like to offer unique items that noone else gets so i do buy alot of vintage materials because i like to be different when making my items. With that said i do buy alot of ginghams and polka dots as well as lining, diaper flannel and TONS OF PLASTIC for the diapers i sell. Walmart is the only place i have been able to find this plastic. i just wish you were a little more understanding and I can see your point about you not wanting it in your walmart but like i said you need to see mine as well. Hancock fabrics is over 50 miles from me and they charge double what Walmart charges. People don't want to pay 50 and 60$ for a dog dress. I know they do but i don't want to charge that and i put alot of time and effort into making my dresses durable and long lasting and in order to keep my pricing competitive it was really nice having the walmart fabric dept.!!! I can't compete with the overseas market who sell there items at 5 & 6$ but frankly my items are better made than those. I don't mass prodice i custom fit all my items to the customers measurements and they have to be perfect to make the customer happy. I sell my fancy dresses for alot less than other people but i might have to charge more as the cost of my materials increase after walmart leaves. I don't make a killing on what i do. I just enjoy doing it. if i were in the business to make a living i would charge 60$ for a dress like glamour dog and some of the other people out there.

So i hope you understand my point of view as well
Melinda
Sassy-Petwear

03-30-2007, 08:32 AM	#1
Yorkies-Mom YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 481	for you ladies with little girls............ check your walmart because i saw they have a new line here in my store - something like lois and stitch i think - and i saw a package of 3 cute little bows for around $2. pink,white and a pastel. i don't know if it will be an all the time thing or something for easter.

03-30-2007, 10:51 AM	#2
Holly_QD Everyday's A HollyDay! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: TX/WI Posts: 1,497	You're right. I bought some just the other day. I think they have them year round. But the colors do change. Sometimes there are bright colors and other times there are prints and stuff like that. Thanks for the heads up though. I will go and see if they have the pastels. __________________ Holly s Lucky and BFF Queequeg too "Every day is a Holly-Day"

03-31-2007, 03:23 AM	#3
wenkebach99 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Troutman, NC Posts: 335	walmart Well walmart is re-organizing and they are making a huge mistake. They have a new CEO and he came from Target!! I think he is wanting to turn Walmart into Target they are doing away with all fabric and that makes me mad. I live in a rural area and there is nowhere to get fabric around except at walmart and they are 22 miles away from me at that. The nearest Joan's is 110 miles from me. I buy alot of my prints online but get all my lining materials at walmart! I think he will probably bring in alot of pet clothing like Target has. I just wish they would fire him actually and keep Sam's plans into effect. They are trying to upscale like Sears did but that was sears downfall they weren't nearly as successful after they went upscale. I would love for everyone to call 1800walmart and tell them to keep the fabric section in your area. There has been a large number of complaints but he obviously doesn't care but it still doesn't hurt. He could bring in the pet line and i think he will. He is also taking the guns and ammo out of the sporting section. Melinda Sassy-Petwear

03-31-2007, 05:57 AM	#5
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	If they were smart they would do it demographically. If you have a store in an area where there is a ton of fabric stores then you can do away with the section becuase it won't make money but in some instances they can make a ton of money. It's a hard situation because most people just go for store made items and can't sew worth a dang. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

03-31-2007, 06:02 AM	#6
SBeckett668 YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 376	I'll have to look for those! I like Target's line and had wished that Walmart had better stuff. Did buy Calliope a cute little black and white polka dot on pink color last week -too cute. They had the pretty brown and blue combo too. Thinking I might get one of those as well. Sold my WalMart stock. It just wasn't growing like it was when I bought it. More money in IRA's and bonds right now. __________________ Stef, Braxton and Calliope Braxton on Dogster

03-31-2007, 05:50 AM	#4
Yorkies-Mom YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 481	i always saw the fabric department as a big waste of space,too so i was so glad when i found out they were getting rid of it! we have a super walmart here and the entire store - like many others - has been going through a huge makeover and it looks so much nicer. guns and ammo can go,too! we have a large surplus city store across the street from our walmart and it has the all the guns and hunting supplies anyone would want.

03-31-2007, 08:19 AM	#7
Holly_QD Everyday's A HollyDay! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: TX/WI Posts: 1,497	I can assure you that Wal-Mart does not have a new CEO. It is still Lee Scott and I know this first hand. And as far as the redesigning, they are a business. If they are not selling enough fabrics and crafts then there is no need to have them in the store. It is not a surprising thing. I guess it also depends on the area. Regardless, No one is trying to make Walmart like Target. In fact, I happen to know that it is Wal-marts goal to have similar things at a much lower price as they are about having a vast variety of items for people of all economic classes. Target caters more to upper middle and upper class. __________________ Holly s Lucky and BFF Queequeg too "Every day is a Holly-Day"

03-31-2007, 08:49 AM	#9
Holly_QD Everyday's A HollyDay! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: TX/WI Posts: 1,497	Melinda, I wasn't trying to be rude. I didn't say I was happy about them getting rid of the fabrics and crafts. I happen to rely on them for those items too. I was just pointing out that they are a business, and that really there is little we can do to change the dynamic of the business world. I'm sorry if you thought I was being rude. I read my reply and I didn't think it was rude. I'm not the one I said it was a waste of space by the way. Here's a small bio to prove that Lee Scott has been a loyal employee of Walmart Stores Inc. http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMSto...=540&contId=17 Again I'm not trying to be rude. Just pointing out facts. Although it's sad, there are some stores that are getting rid of some things and adding others. By the way, Walmart is bringing in new items for pets and making it so that they are affordable for everyone. They already have new soft sided carriers, a lot of clothes and hair accessories. Well just so we're clear. I'm sorry if you thought I was being rude. It was not my intention. __________________ Holly s Lucky and BFF Queequeg too "Every day is a Holly-Day"

03-31-2007, 09:44 AM	#10
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	The Wal-Mart here in my town is keeping the material department. As for cute little bows and clips for the hair, I buy them in the infants department, and they are way less than the dog bows. I also make my own bows sometimes.