The stores closest to my house are Costco & Walmart. We shop at Costco as often as possible, at least weekly. They pay their employees very well & provide benefits. They also are CLOSED on major holidays & NEVER open early or stay open late. This allows their employees to have a family life & feel respected & valued. We avoid Walmart as often as possible. I feel sorry for the people who have to work there. We go there for individual items, never the weekly shopping.