Walmart hikes house brand food prices, rewards shareholders

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13. I have always heard people talk about the bargains they get at Walmart and Sam's

club. I go to Walmart once in a while and find their prices are overall much higher than Kroger. I had a Sam's card
several years ago that I paid $30 for, it wasn't long I realized I could just get a one day pass and pay the 6%
up-charge and save money. I would have to spend over $400 to just pay for the card. A Sam's card makes sense
if you have a business or a large family but for me it is a waste. I found some of the items I bought were actually
higher priced in Sam's than at Walmart. Sam's has gas pumps now and the price is a couple cents lower than the Kroger
gas but you have to buy a lot of gas to pay for the $60 card. I don't know maybe it is even more than $60 now. Like James Carville said "it's the economy stupid" and inflation is a part of the economy.