Target claims to be matching Walmarts or lowering prices below the big competition, are they?

Target made a claim that they are matching with Walmart or even going as far as price lower then the giant. I found that interesting so I set out today to see if it was true. I went to a Walmart and a Target that are on the same street back to back. So these prices may be in that area and not the same anywhere else. I plan to check others but here’s the results of today’s adventure:

Walmart: Vicks NyQuil 10oz or 12 Caplets Box     $5.27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Target: Vicks NyQuil 10oz Bottle or 12 Caplets Box  $5.29

 Walmart: My Little Pony Friends (Name seemed different at Target but same thing) $5.64

Targets: My Little Pony Fav Friends (same thing)  $5.64

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walmarts: Hannah Montana Jammin Electric Guitar with Doll, each store I went to seemed to have different selections, the names and items not the same or had the same additions like the doll.

Walmarts Price: $20.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Targets: Hannah Montana Electric Guitar without Doll. Didn’t have the combo.

Targets Price: $19.99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walmarts: Elmo Live $59.88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Targets: Elmo Live  $59.99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walmarts: Fabreeze Air Effects 9.7 oz Bottle $2.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Targets: Fabreeze 9.7 ox Bottle $2.54

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walmarts: Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil 64 oz (2 Qt) $5.94

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Targets: Crisco 64 oz (2Qt) Pure Vegetable Oil $5.94

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walmarts: Special K 14 oz Box $2.88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Targets Special K 14 Oz Box $2.89

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I also found that the Target I went to did carry an 8 inch portable DVD Players but did carry Audiovox 6.2 inch and a brand I was not familiar with NEXTPLAY 7 inch portable DVD Players for $99.99 to Walmarts 8 inch DVD Players made by Philips and RCA for $89.99. The 8 inch seemed like a better deal but it depends on what you want I guess.

The price differences were not that significant only by a dime or quarter here and there but Walmart seemed to be lower if there was a price difference. So are they doing what they say, well, they have matched some and a few cents higher on stuff so yes for Target is trying to di what they claimed. I did notice Walmart was packed and Target was empty. These two stores sit back to back. I may venture out to see how they compete when they aren’t so close. One thing I wanted to mention in both stores I overheard people saying they had been to Target to check their price in Walmart and vice versa while in Target while in the TOY isles. It maybe because they are right next to each other. I will be listening to that when the stores are a trip and not a hop…

One thing I noticed about Walmart they had the Salvation Army ringing it’s bell and people greeting you at the door. It’s a friendly atmosphere. Target is more of a cold atmosphere, they no longer allow The Salvation Army to ring the bell because they say that their customers don’t like to be distracted and you’ll never be greeted at the door, you’re lucky to get a shopping cart at times. I feel if they are going for the kind of customer that the Salvation Army Bell Ringers bother then they are on the wrong track. People spend more when they feel a warmth and giving feeling and I have always found that bell to be that, reminding the reason for the season is to give and be with loved ones, help one another. If they want people that are annoyed by the warmth of helping another they have a rude awakening. Just one of my opinions.