Why There Is No Walmart In New York City

There are 4,743 Walmarts across America.

And not a single one is in New York City.

Here's why America’s largest retailer isn't allowed in America’s largest city.

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[p]

I think Walmart dodged a bullet. They ended up closing stores in Chicago because of the rampant crime and the crime in New York would be just as bad if not worse.

[onesojourner]

The most affordable store in the US is not allowed to operate in the most expensive city in the US.
Whatever opinion you have of Walmart, it is mostly lower-middle class people who shop there because of affordability.

[briancasey]

They did Walmart a favor, since this video Walmart has closed all four stores in Chicago because of government allowed retail theft.

[danielc]

Lucky break for Walmart! They would only now have to close those stores due to looting!

[The_Horror_Collector]

They need to let a Walmart in NYC already. I hate driving to NJ just to shop at Walmart, it’s so inconvenient.

[jellytv]

There are no Walmarts in Detroit either

[bryantgomez]

San Francisco is another major US city that doesn't have a Walmart.

[QuizHeavenTriviawithJonas]

Somewhat related, Boston also does not have a Walmart in the city limits. The do have them in the suburbs though, the closest one that was from me was the one in Framingham, they also have one in Lynn and Walpole depending on where you live.

[andyb.]

Walmart probably refuses to pay off the guys who really run NYC.

[shekharmoona]

Walmart wouldn't last 5 years with the crime in NYC.

[jakeomg]

i live in new york and when I went to my first walmart in new jersey I was like why is there no walmarts in new york walmart is good

[naya]

I have to go to nj to go to Walmart from NYC or buy online smh

[shekharmoona]

Where would there be any space in NYC? Even Walmart neighborhood stores take up a large footprint when you consider NYC is very congested.

[SpicyMcG]

Me delivering for Walmart… “I could move anywhere!” This video: You’re wrong! lol

[hildasantiago-perez]

The politicians do not want Wal mm art in NYC but why we have Amazon

[zachkatsihtis]

Deblasio began the demise and ruination of NYC. THATS ALL.

[hildasantiago-perez]

Politician are selfish we need walmart in New York city lot of store are closing we ha ve to outside to buy all we need

[scottpaulsen-ze]

I like that my neighborhood in Ottawa is walkable. When built, Walmart wasn't going to put in a sidewalk. The Liberal city government fought, so the family doesn't have to walk on the road or drive.

[thechiclets]

Why are there Wal-Marts only on the outskirts of Atlanta? The nearest one to downtown is at Dolthan. There may be one a little closer but not IN the city.

[akeleven]

Be honest. Wherever Walmart goes they put local businesses out of business. Can you imagine what Walmart would do to New York Pizza? A city like New York has businesses to protect.