- I visited Walmart in Wisconsin and New Jersey to compare stores in the Midwest and the East Coast.
- Milk was less expensive in Wisconsin, but a dozen eggs cost the same at both locations.
- New Jersey’s Walmart had a food hall startup, Wonder, founded by a former Walmart executive.
As a Midwesterner who moved to New York City a decade ago, I still find myself surprised by regional differences in national brands.
As part of an ongoing series comparing nationwide retailers in the Midwest and on the East Coast, I visited Walmart locations in Wisconsin and New Jersey to compare their prices, offerings, and store amenities.
First, I visited a 200,000-square-foot Walmart store in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
The following week, I visited a Walmart in Teterboro, New Jersey, around 8 miles from Manhattan. Unions and politicians have long blocked Walmart stores from opening in New York City due to concerns about its potential impact on local businesses.
The 150,000-square-foot Teterboro store is one of 12 flagship Walmart stores in the country, offering technologies and amenities unavailable in all locations.
Here are the most surprising differences I noticed.
