Comment by aworks

I was roaming around the rural Western US last year.

If I saw that there was a Walmart in town, I perked up. Consistent, low-priced and large number of grocery items. Likely better than an unknown, variable, often poorly stocked local grocery (or worse, groceries at a gas station/convenience store).

I also liked seeing the economic diversity of customers that I wouldn't see at home.

In larger cities, I'll choose other groceries if I can for better selection, if not better prices.

Of course, except for maybe Sprouts, all the places I shop emphasize ultra-processed corporte interests.