A Matter Of Image

Wal-Mart is becoming increasingly concerned that their sales are beginning lag in the United States. Additionally, there is evidence that big spenders are beginning to go to competitors such as Target.

Consequently, the discount chain has begun putting fake hardwood floors in the apparel departments of some of their stores. Higher quality 550 thread count sheets will now be available, as well as cashmere sweaters and plasma TV's. The goal is to evoke the image of a more "upscale" Wal-Mart.

Yeah, right. And if my grandmother had wheels, she'd be a truck.