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West Virginia Wal-Marts have accepted at least $12.5 million in tax
incentives based on economic development, and more taxpayer millions in
the development of infrastructure to their stores, such as roads, water and
sewage.
Wal-Marts corporate headquarters decided the processing of $150 clothing
vouchers caused too much work for the company, although the retail giant
collected $3 million of the $8 million program last year. DHHR
representatives were trying to change their mind yesterday, and Wal-Mart
executives were flying in.
A Wal-Mart spokesperson, apparently responding to public outcry, said the
stores will participate.
Doris Ferrell, manager of Grantsville's Dollar General Store said "We have
always taken care of our customers. The people who shop here know
that."
Doris Ferrell says Dollar General "has taken care of
customers"
Both Dollar General and Family Dollar will honor the vouchers. Martha
Newell, manager of Family Dollar said "We'll take all the business we can
get. The few extra minutes filling out the voucher is appreciated by most of
our customers."
Martha Newell says customers have appreciated the stores
effort
"Actually, our prices are much better than Wal-Mart," concluded Ferrell.
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