Walmart Full Service Fabric Center Closure Petition
09-11-2010, 06:02 AM
#101
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I wrote a letter to Walmart - didn't know about the petition - about 2 years ago when the were about to close the fabric dept. I got a crummy response saying they were sorry.
I agree that they had no idea how many people came in for fabric and sewing related stuff who also bought many other items because they were already in the store. I too almost never go there now whereas I used to shop there at least 3 times a month just to see what they had in new fabric.
They did have bolts of fabric that had been there for many years. You would have thought that if they had gotten rid of the unsellable stuff they could have replaced it with stuf that would sell.
I agree that they had no idea how many people came in for fabric and sewing related stuff who also bought many other items because they were already in the store. I too almost never go there now whereas I used to shop there at least 3 times a month just to see what they had in new fabric.
They did have bolts of fabric that had been there for many years. You would have thought that if they had gotten rid of the unsellable stuff they could have replaced it with stuf that would sell.
09-11-2010, 06:19 AM
#102
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Originally Posted by sally's girl
I work at Wal-mart..customers are so upset with the new remodling that they are doing in various stores...sales are down. co. has decided to stop the remodeling on 28 store... I do not know how that affects the fabric dept. Corp. also deleted so many items that customer want so they are going to other stores. I do know that one store 20 miles from me petioned and got to keep their fabirc dept,(bolts)
09-11-2010, 11:00 AM
#103
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Originally Posted by Annaleehunter
Sam Walton should roll over in his grave... sorry, but I am extremely upset over WM getting rid of something that brings in business. Call me old-fashioned, but you don't mess with things that work!
09-11-2010, 11:10 AM
#104
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Originally Posted by jljack
My friends and I do buy fabric at WalMart, and have found it to be fine for lots of "drag around" quilts for kids, varous gift quilts and even household utilitarian items. If you watch what you buy you can find some good deals on very decent fabric. I am not ashamed to say I buy fabric at WalMart...who's with me!!
09-11-2010, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Lbatescpa
I wrote a letter to Walmart - didn't know about the petition - about 2 years ago when the were about to close the fabric dept. I got a crummy response saying they were sorry.
I agree that they had no idea how many people came in for fabric and sewing related stuff who also bought many other items because they were already in the store. I too almost never go there now whereas I used to shop there at least 3 times a month just to see what they had in new fabric.
They did have bolts of fabric that had been there for many years. You would have thought that if they had gotten rid of the unsellable stuff they could have replaced it with stuf that would sell.
I agree that they had no idea how many people came in for fabric and sewing related stuff who also bought many other items because they were already in the store. I too almost never go there now whereas I used to shop there at least 3 times a month just to see what they had in new fabric.
They did have bolts of fabric that had been there for many years. You would have thought that if they had gotten rid of the unsellable stuff they could have replaced it with stuf that would sell.
09-11-2010, 11:17 AM
#106
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Originally Posted by MNM
Originally Posted by mosquitosewgirl
Here is a link for a petition asking Walmart to not proceed with closing their full service fabric centers: http://www.petitiononline.com/savefab/petition.html
While I would love to be able to shop exclusively at LQS'. However, between budget constraints and the fact that not all of my sewing needs are met by quilting shops, as well as the fact that I am more than 50 miles from any other type of fabric store, ie,. Hancocks, Beverly, Joanns, I don't want my Walmart Fabric Center to go away. So even if you don't like Walmart, don't like their fabrics, etc., please sign this petition so that those of us for whom it is the only local option will not lose out. Thank you!
While I would love to be able to shop exclusively at LQS'. However, between budget constraints and the fact that not all of my sewing needs are met by quilting shops, as well as the fact that I am more than 50 miles from any other type of fabric store, ie,. Hancocks, Beverly, Joanns, I don't want my Walmart Fabric Center to go away. So even if you don't like Walmart, don't like their fabrics, etc., please sign this petition so that those of us for whom it is the only local option will not lose out. Thank you!
U don't see many Central Cal post on here.
All are invited. MNM
09-11-2010, 11:50 AM
#107
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Location: Crawfordville, Florida
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I think that Walmart is starting to realize that they've blown it, especially by removing fabric from stores in rural communities. We here in Crawfordville, a rural community about 30 miles south of Tallahassee, just heard from our local Walmart that the fabric department is going to remain. They have even added a complete row of fabric, and are getting new bolts every day.
Their was a loud outcry here when it looked like the fabric department was leaving. Many of us called Walmart Corporate to complain. I also heard that in Perry, another rural community about 50 miles to the east of Tallahassee, they had lost their fabric department but resurrected it recently.
So bottom line: I recommend that you sign the petition, and become a squeaky wheel. You just might make a difference and find fabric next time you go shopping. Good luck!!
Their was a loud outcry here when it looked like the fabric department was leaving. Many of us called Walmart Corporate to complain. I also heard that in Perry, another rural community about 50 miles to the east of Tallahassee, they had lost their fabric department but resurrected it recently.
So bottom line: I recommend that you sign the petition, and become a squeaky wheel. You just might make a difference and find fabric next time you go shopping. Good luck!!
09-11-2010, 12:50 PM
#108
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We have a very small selection in yard pkgs in Savannah Tn. And when I say small thats exactly what I mean. I just bought 2 pkgs to make a pair of cafe curtains for my sewing room. It's got all different types of birds on it and very pretty. it's not the same one they have been carrying on the bolts.
09-11-2010, 01:02 PM
#109
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Location: West Blocton, Alabama
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Thanks for alerting me to this petition. I've been upset ever since they started changing Walmart. Taking out the fabric department was the last straw. K-mart took their's out 40 years ago, I know because I worked in it when K-mart decided to "up scale their look" and forgot who put them where they were. It looks like Walmart, just like our country, doesn't learn from others mistakes. :cry:
09-11-2010, 01:48 PM
#110
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Originally Posted by sewgull
Why go to Wal-Mart if they have fabric? I sure would not.
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