West Maple Super Wal-Mart

Sodak · Post by **Sodak** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 11:09 am

The World Herald reports that Wal-Mart has purchased land in the Thomsen Mile development at 168th and West Maple. Looks like a Wal-Mart Supercenter will be built there (as previously reported).

How many more do you think Omaha can support?

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 11:26 am

It does seem ridiculous with all the Wal-Marts. Is their no other large retailer like Wal-Mart to choose from for variety's sake? I ts good to see Wal-Mart thinks we can support one, but I would like something besides wal-mart.

eomaha · Post by **eomaha** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 11:32 am

DTO... you're not alone.

sokkerdewd · Post by **sokkerdewd** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 4:58 pm

I suppose it's feasible that the area could support one more...perhaps in North Omaha at Main & McKinley or Pershing & Craig. The northeast side as a whole is very underserved retail & entertainment-wise, and the lower-middle class that makes up the majority demographic of the area would seem to match up well with that of a Walmart.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 7:19 pm

your right about it being underserved sokkerdewd. I used to live on 33rd and Ames and would go to CB stores because it is usually quicker thn to go out west somewhere.

Raraavis · Post by **Raraavis** » Wed Jun 09, 2004 11:55 pm

I have read that Walmart believes that in dense urban or suburban areas they can have a successful Super Walmart every 6 miles. Let's pray this is never the case.

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 10:53 am

I can just picture the westO walmart skyline now.
I think that is outrageous that their could be a walmart every six miles.

eomaha · Post by **eomaha** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 11:49 am

Hello!? .. we're practically already there!

You've got the one at 180th and West Center... which would only be 5 miles from 168th and West Maple. 132nd and L will only be 4 1/2 miles from 180th and West Center. Blair High Rd and 680 is about 8 miles from 168th and West Maple. 72nd and Harrison will be about 6 1/2 miles from 132nd and L. The Bellevue store is only about 7 miles from THAT. And the Council Bluffs store only probably only 7-8 miles from there as the bird flies.

I guess that only leaves northeast Omaha alright. Look out Florence!

DTO Luv · Post by **DTO Luv** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 4:48 pm

J,

I had no idea it was that bad since I don't usaually go past 680. That seems unbelievable

. Do these stores all look like Wal-Mart or has the over zeolous Omaha-By-Design army stepped in to cambat banality.

eomaha · Post by **eomaha** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 11:04 pm

I think the one at Blair High Rd and 680 doesn't look too bad with it's brick facade... but has anyone seen the 132nd and L store? (or is that the Sam's Club on the western most end?)... it's is horribly ugly... the painted blocks on the sides and rear.

Sodak · Post by **Sodak** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 11:17 am

Sam's Club is the westermost box at 132nd and L. The Super Wal-Mart is the middle box. Actually, I think that Super Wal-Mart will look somewhat similar to the Irvington store.

At least its earth tone, I guess....if that help soften a 200,000 square foot box!