When Walmart leaves small towns : residents' perception and attitude towards discount store closures in rural Missouri : 2020 community survey report

Abstract

Background: This study addressed the public opinion toward Walmart stores closure in rural America with a close look at the state of Missouri. The debate about pros and cons of Walmart's entry and exit effect still needs to be thoroughly reviewed. This study has provided some valuable data from the micro perspectives of residents. This study was designed to learn and gather the public perceptions and attitudes toward the closure of Walmart stores. The survey results give us primary data and information regarding these issues. The survey was carried out in Southern Missouri, where Walmart closed its discount stores in 2017 permanently.