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TexasTowelie

(126,353 posts)
Tue Feb 10, 2026, 01:40 PM Tuesday

We Uncovered the Scheme Keeping Grocery Prices High - More Perfect Union



Walmart found a creative, illegal way to make sure they have the lowest prices.

They're forcing companies to raise prices on any competitor who dares to sell items at a lower price than Walmart.

They're using their size and reach to squeeze out stores across America.
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We Uncovered the Scheme Keeping Grocery Prices High - More Perfect Union (Original Post) TexasTowelie Tuesday OP
Isn't this how they... 2naSalit Tuesday #1
Yup. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #2
Thought so... 2naSalit Tuesday #3
My immigrant grandparents opened a neighborhood grocery that kept the neighborhood fed during rationing Rhiannon12866 Tuesday #4

2naSalit

(101,176 posts)
1. Isn't this how they...
Tue Feb 10, 2026, 02:22 PM
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Fucked us out of small retailers since they showed up?

I hate big box stores and would much rather shop at places that are not large retailers. walmart fucked that all up and put millions of small businesses out of business since walfart showed up on the scene.

Rhiannon12866

(252,443 posts)
4. My immigrant grandparents opened a neighborhood grocery that kept the neighborhood fed during rationing
Tue Feb 10, 2026, 08:33 PM
Tuesday

During WWII. Unfortunately, there aren't too many of them left - we see competing grocery store chains now.

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