Probably a local phenomena. I've done some comparison shopping in my town and the price of most identical items at the Target here is +50% over the Walmart. Not 100%, but plenty overpriced.
It's probably just because the locals don't want to be seen as "rednecks" for shopping at Walmart. (Of course there are plenty who don't mind, and I guess, better deal for them)
Yes. I keep thinking/hoping it's a temporary thing. Target is on my commute and Walmart is about 5 miles out of the way. I would much rather go to Target but I can't justify spending that much more to save the 15 minutes (unless I am buying only a few cheap things, in which case it's worth it).
It's probably just because the locals don't want to be seen as "rednecks" for shopping at Walmart. (Of course there are plenty who don't mind, and I guess, better deal for them)