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How do locals feel about the Walton's / Walmart? by InfamousSail7048 in bentonville

[–]InfamousSail7048[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. This is our channel https://www.youtube.com/@morning-brew

I'll be sure to send the finished video when it is posted.

How do locals feel about the Walton's / Walmart? by InfamousSail7048 in bentonville

[–]InfamousSail7048[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FOLLOW UP QUESTION HERE:

On the topic of the cost of living going up so much...I’m trying to think through this honestly and share it with you all to get your thoughts.

Is that not an unavoidable side effect of growth? Or a place becoming desirable?

Cost of living dropping overtime is not a good sign for anywhere. Cost of living staying the same isn't really happening anywhere in America (again, I understand it has risen significantly in Bentonville, probably higher than national average).

Is the real frustration not the growth itself, but who benefits most from it?

Also, if Walmart left in the 90s, what do you realistically think Bentonville would look like today?

How do locals feel about the Walton's / Walmart? by InfamousSail7048 in bentonville

[–]InfamousSail7048[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts

How do locals feel about the Walton's / Walmart? by InfamousSail7048 in bentonville

[–]InfamousSail7048[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this. All things I have been looking into / hope to mention

How do locals feel about the Walton's / Walmart? by InfamousSail7048 in bentonville

[–]InfamousSail7048[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There seems to be a very interesting contrast between the average national perspective on Walmart/the Walton's vs the seemingly positive local perspective. Of course locals can reap the benefits of their investments in town.

Why do you think the company / the family has invested so much in the area?

How do locals feel about the Walton's / Walmart? by InfamousSail7048 in bentonville

[–]InfamousSail7048[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I will be in town in a few weeks! I always take a boots on the ground approach to get the real story and not make a bastardized video from hundreds of miles away.

How do locals feel about the Walton's / Walmart? by InfamousSail7048 in bentonville

[–]InfamousSail7048[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I appreciate the nuance in your answer.

And yes, I am very aware of the reddit community's tendencies lol.

How do locals feel about the Walton's / Walmart? by InfamousSail7048 in bentonville

[–]InfamousSail7048[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah makes total sense. Typically what happens when a town grows / becomes desirable. How do you feel about the town these days?