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TexasTowelie

(126,323 posts)
Tue Feb 10, 2026, 01:40 PM 11 hrs ago

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 11 hrs ago OP
Isn't this how they... 2naSalit 10 hrs ago #1
Yup. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 9 hrs ago #2
Thought so... 2naSalit 8 hrs ago #3
My immigrant grandparents opened a neighborhood grocery that kept the neighborhood fed during rationing Rhiannon12866 4 hrs ago #4

2naSalit

(101,087 posts)
1. Isn't this how they...
Tue Feb 10, 2026, 02:22 PM
10 hrs ago

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

(252,368 posts)
4. My immigrant grandparents opened a neighborhood grocery that kept the neighborhood fed during rationing
Tue Feb 10, 2026, 08:33 PM
4 hrs ago

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

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