text: big guys vs little guys? would you rather go buy stuff you "need" at walmart or would you rather go to those other smaller stores to support "the little guys", ie. mom and pops shops.   why contribute to big corporations like walmart and amazon? try to put yourself in the shoes of a small store owner if it helps. i try to go to the small mom and pop shops where available. walmart seems to be getting crappier stuff all the time. they also seem to be having less items available than they used to when it comes to clothes. i also like special order catalogs such as lands end. i still go to walmart for the basics like household goods and cleaning supplies. i don't buy groceries from walmart. i get them from my local hometown grocery store.