>From "The Oklahoman", January 26th, 2007. Mr Wertz is a "spokesman" for Wal-Mart.<br><br>Care,<br>Bubba<br><br><table border="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><span align="LEFT">
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Q: Did <span>Wal</span>-<span>Mart</span> close its fabric departments nationwide or just in certain stores? Which stores in Oklahoma does this affect? <br><br>A: <span>Wal</span>-
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has not closed fabric departments throughout the nation or throughout
Oklahoma. In fact, we will continue to carry fabric, as before, in most
of our stores. We have announced plans to convert the fabric and crafts
department in a few stores to a newly expanded assortment of
merchandise that focuses on life's "celebrations." In other words,
we'll offer merchandise and new ideas for holidays, weddings, birthdays
and other similar events. In Oklahoma, current plans call for
making this change in four stores: Sapulpa, Bristow, Moore and NW
Edmond. The Bristow store is the only one in which this change is
taking place immediately. The others will be changed between now and
April. After April we will evaluate results and decide whether to make
the change in additional stores.<br><br> Q: What were the reasons behind this?
<br><br>A: It's part of our emphasis on being a store of the community. Our
research indicates a change of this kind will better meet the needs of
our customers today.</div></td></tr></tbody></table><br>