Fri Aug 9, 2013, 12:10 PM
Walmart's 'Worst Nightmare' (WinCo) Coming to TexasDailyKos 8/9/13
Walmart's 'Worst Nightmare' Competition Has Cashiers And Produce Clerks With $1 Million Pensions WinCo -- a low-cost grocery store chain from Idaho -- is being described as Walmart's 'worst nightmare' in a recent Time Article: (snip) WinCo destroys the Walmart-inspired myth -- well, Trader Joe's and Costco do this as well -- that low prices necessarily mean low labor standards. And, guess what, WinCo is coming to the state so big it's like a whole other country: Texas. While WinCo does keep its business quiet, we do know one thing: The company is in the process of expanding to new states, with two locations opening in north Texas next year, for example. Flickinger anticipates rapid growth in the near future, with WinCo doubling in size every five to seven years going forward. Be afraid, Walmart, be afraid. Karma, you know, is, well... I do hope they succeed big time and drive Walmart to the ground. Basic food staples without big box disposable crap! And even better jobs for employees! 
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Author | Time | Post |
 Walmart's 'Worst Nightmare' (WinCo) Coming to Texas (Original post) |
sonias | Aug 2013 | OP |
| Blue Owl | Aug 2013 | #1 | |
| 2naSalit | Aug 2013 | #2 | |
| sonias | Aug 2013 | #3 | |
| white cloud | Aug 2013 | #4 | |
| sonias | Aug 2013 | #6 | |
| 2naSalit | Aug 2013 | #8 | |
| dem in texas | Aug 2013 | #5 | |
| sonias | Aug 2013 | #7 | |
| Javaman | Aug 2013 | #9 |
Response to sonias (Original post)
Fri Aug 9, 2013, 12:12 PM
Blue Owl (47,429 posts)
1. Sounds like a win win for Texas
Response to sonias (Original post)
Fri Aug 9, 2013, 12:17 PM
2naSalit (79,179 posts)
2. Winco is great!!
Response to 2naSalit (Reply #2)
Fri Aug 9, 2013, 12:24 PM
3. Yes it is employee owned store
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I check on the website after reading the post on DailyKos. WinCo - An employee owned company.
http://www.wincofoods.com/ That is fabulous! We need more models like this one.  |
Response to white cloud (Reply #4)
Fri Aug 9, 2013, 12:47 PM
6. I think most of it since they're a grocery store
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Sounds like the way they undercut Walmart is to source the produce/meats etc from local farmers. So it helps the local farming economy as well.
Not sure if they sell any clothing or household items like Walmart. Maybe only things needed in a kitchen. I'm just hearing about this company myself.  |
Response to sonias (Original post)
Fri Aug 9, 2013, 12:32 PM
5. Taxpayer' support the Walmart Employees
Response to sonias (Original post)
Mon Aug 12, 2013, 10:28 AM
Javaman (61,825 posts)
9. I hope they come to Austin. nt
