Walmart had six shootings this month with at least three of them resulting in deaths and two more in injuries, which is lower than usual, although a few years ago it would have been considered high by comparison. The only one of these that I saw get any national media coverage was the one in New Mexico that didn't result in either injuries or deaths, but it was caught on a police officers body cam which was released immediately, which seems to be unusual, especially when the police are the ones doing the shooting, but this shoplifter fired three shots at the officer, missing, and to the best of my knowledge they were able to take him into custody without firing back.
This month, unrelated to Walmart, the national media openly cooperated to write unified editorials saying that the press is not the enemy. The national media is primarily controlled by six oligarchs that own media outlets covering over 90% of all national and local media; and the only thing unusual about them colluding to cover the same stories in local media outlets across the country is that they announced that was what they were doing openly. They went viral with dozens of stories across the country about a Walmart worker doing someones nails after she was refused service at a nail salon, which was cute, but trivial although it might look well on Walmart workers, even though this isn't the type of activity that is encouraged by management, they can use it for propaganda purposes. Another story went viral nation wide because of a slow speed chase by someone that was stealing a motorized Walmart shopping cart, which was on video, and had no dramatic ending, or major crime, compared to their other problems. This month a shooting in Pennsylvania resulted in a dozen or so of stories, although not nearly as many as the worker doing nails, including one on CBS which was presumably aired nationally in the morning, although probably briefly. This means that some other shooting almost certainly get minor coverage that I don't catch but they practically never get obsession coverage that now seems to be focused primarily on Russia conspiracy theories.
I have no doubt that national media spokespeople would disagree, assuming this got enough attention that they felt the need to respond; but it's hard to imagine that there isn't an enormous amount of favorable coverage for Walmart from traditional media, which doesn't cover nearly as much of the violence as they could, or explain causes of it so it can be prevented.
One of the people killed by gunfire was an employee; and there were at least three more people killed in accidents, including one that didn't die until a week or so later, and an injury that initially seemed like it might be fatal, but looks like he'll probably survive. Another three bodies were found in parking lots including one drug overdose that was there for over a week before being discovered. This isn't that unusual bodies often decompose for weeks in cars at Walmart before being found, although it happens much more often in Florida than New York, where this months decomposing body was found. This brings the death toll for this month to at least nine.
There were at least five more gun related crimes at Walmart, including several armed robberies, including one abduction along with the robbery, and another death threat with a gun during an argument. This is unusually low compared to most months in the last couple of years, although four or five years ago it would have been considered high. Other crimes also seem to be low, including fires, which for the first time in years there were none that turned up in searches, when three or four is the usual minimum, while business news seems to have risen, including some cooperating with tech companies including Google. These crime reports have never been statistically representative, since the methods of collecting them fluctuate from the way media reports them, the way Google or other search engines change their software, often without disclosure, and fluctuation in searches by me. It may be reasonable to assume that crime is just going down, which is inevitable at some time, it can't keep going up indefinitely; however it's also possible that there is some change in either reporting by consolidated media or search functions by search engines, some of which are doing business with Walmart. Some might consider this fringe conspiracy theory, but there's some evidence to indicate it's a real possibility, including the increased use of the phrase for activities happening "near Walmart," when it was actually in the parking lot on their property; this was most common in the months after a Bloomberg report about crime problems, which lead to an increase in local reports since then about their problems that happens almost every month. The past few months they've been using this phrase less often, but for it to rise and disappear across the country by coincidence without any planning by the media is unlikely.
This Bloomberg report spread fast on the internet and in dozens of local papers, however, when it happened it was rarely if ever mentioned on national TV; but someone did update Wikipedia with it "2000s crime problem" (Edit from 08/30/2018, in anticipation that when people aren't paying attention this might eventually disappear, as often happens on Wikipedia) where they report, "In addition to hundreds of thousands of petty crimes, more than 200 violent crimes, including attempted kidnappings, stabbings, shootings, and murders occurred at the 4,500 Walmarts in the U.S. in 2016." this conclusion was based on the Bloomberg article which went to press in August so they couldn't have known about violent crimes happening after that. It's a safe bet that there were at least three to four times as many violent crimes as that, and this can be checked through the crime reports from that year. If violent crime included relatively minor assaults, including sexual assaults, or purse snatching it would easily be over a thousand if not several thousand per year.
There were another three or four local police departments that reported to the local media that they're having high crime problems as a result of Walmart, often saying that Walmart is trying to help solve the problem but rarely reviewing the history of it to recognize that it rose as a result of a series of store policies, including corner cutting with less employees, union busting, store design where people can walk out easily with entire shopping carts full of goods, and Self-check out lanes among other things. When they cut jobs to save money then increase them again for people watching the security cameras so they can catch people at the self-check out lane this should be considered obvious entrapment but it's rarely ever discussed in traditional media.
Small businesses certainly don't even think about doing business this way, and know they could never get away with it, yet Walmart does, and they couldn't get away with it without a significant amount of cooperation from both politicians and consolidated media.
The concern about crime problem may even involve confused directions given to workers, including one in Florida where they didn't call 911 about an accident, and apparently store employees were allegedly told not to call 911 and thought that the police charged for these calls; however, Walmart denies this is their policy, and so do the police, but this isn't the first time a similar incident has taken place. Brawls have often been reported as a result of social media, that weren't covered by traditional media, and there was another one this month where a baby was hit by fruit being thrown around, although I don't know whether the traditional media reported it before or after social media.
Another growing trend, which the mainstream media is only reporting as isolated incidents, is razor blades which are being put in the shopping carts to help shoplifters cut packaging without being noticed and steal things. Another one of these incidents has resulted in a cut to an unsuspecting shopper. Most reports of this don't claim to know why it's being done but a few do and if they wanted to they could let others know. It's been going on for years now but in the past year reports have increased significantly, and it's a matter of time before they search the videos and report on suspects. It's surprising that they haven't already reported on this, unless they don't want to pay for the time to review an enormous volume of video for something that can be hard to spot, which should raise more doubt about their concern for shoppers safety.
In addition to the three crashes that resulted in deaths and one of the shootings that also resulted in a crash during an attempted escape, there were over half a dozen crashes, chases and attempted vehicular assaults, including one where someone crashed into the store after huffing glue, another where a woman assaulted one person with a shoe before attempting to drive over another person with her care, and a third where someone was driving fast enough to flip his truck, which isn't quite as uncommon as you might expect at Walmart.
There were also at least five knife attacks where at least six or seven people were stabbed, including one where a shoplifting suspect started stabbing himself causing serious injuries before police disarmed him.
There were several more assaults and robberies including at least two people that were tasered by police, one of which didn't seem impacted seriously by it but was eventually arrested anyway, and someone that impersonated a police officer, a child airlifted to the hospital after falling out of a cart, a husband of a former Walmart worker that died recently who threatened to harm staff, for one reason or another, and a man in disguise that robbed two stores in twenty minutes.
This is significantly lower than usual and is unlikely to be solely a result in reduction in crime for this month, but it it is, why? They haven't done anything to reduce crime or address their problems, but they are increasing their involvement with media and tech companies, which is why I can't rule out the possibility that they're just not turning up in searches as much meaning there might be much more than this.
The media also misrepresents some of the reports that they do cover, in ways that are incredibly obvious including a report asking "Think Alabama has more Walmart stores than any other state? You're wrong" which is obviously misleading since nine out of the ten states with the most Walmart are also the ten most populous states and few if any of them have more per capita. The states with the most per capita also have the highest murder rates as I reported in a previous article, Walmart’s “Restorative Justice” Endangers Public Without Reducing Crime, which includes Alabama, but the media certainly doesn't report that.
Walmart is being sued for wrongfully firing her after she made a purchase and overpaid for it, went through the process of returning it and paying for it the right way, which was all caught on camera, then weeks later after loss prevention people reviewed cameras looking for crimes they falsely accused her. This should have easily been resolved but for one reason or another it would up in court, although the article isn't clear why at this point. Decades ago Cumberland Farms had a similar problem where they routinely falsely accused people without evidence of shoplifting and demanded that they either admit it, and pay them for their merchandise, or they would have a choice between quitting or being prosecuted, I knew someone that laughed this off and quit, although she thought it was outrageous.
At least one of these Class action lawsuits against Cumberland Farms was settled with payments going to people for wrongful dismissal, including some that simply accepted the option of quitting without admitting guilt, paying them or pursuing legal action. A few years after this they went bankrupt. The stupidity of this tactic which they had to know was a scam boggles the mind, since honest people might simply quit, get another job, and they might wind up with only the insecure or crooked people, and some might be so outraged they might feel that as long as they're automatically being accused they might as well steal something.
Now Walmart might be doing something similar, or they're incredibly incompetent. But when it comes to prosecuting those that are guilty the courts are much quicker to defend Walmart including one case where a worker was convicted of fraud and money laundering and stole so much that they felt it justified to order almost a million dollars to Walmart in restitution.
That's not going to be paid!
There are also surprising stories about them shaking down people accused of shoplifting even when they haven't been convicted. A report from the New York Times, "They’re Falsely Accused of Shoplifting, but Retailers Demand Penalties," indicates they've hired aggressive legal action that allows them to intimidate people with little or no evidence to prove they've been shoplifting, and in some cases even when they prove those falsely accused haven't done anything state law doesn't require them to refund the money they extorted. This is a result of state laws that have been designed to reduce clogging of the courts and allow them to handle "justice" by using tactics that look more like mafia intimidation than due process!
There's a growing trend of cutting wages through union busting and other tactics including fraud against consumers as well, that isn't prosecuted; but demanding that people that will never have the money to pay restitution owe them for ever eliminating the work incentive for people that will never be able to get out of debt.
Some of these prosecutions may seem partially justified, but this is part of a trend to keep the working class in permanent debt any way they can in a process that's designed to rig the economy for the oligarchs that control the government and the corporations that dominate the economy, which is a state of virtual slavery.
There are over a dozen stories about upper management changing from one company to another in an economy that is controlled by interlocking oligarchies, and Walmart has ties, either direct or indirect to the corporations they're supposedly competing against, and they also have alliances with other corporations that enable them to dominate the market and rig the economy. Technology is enabling them to escalate this consolidated oligarchy system and the non-disclosure agreements trump's allies are getting caught signing left and right are as common if not much more common among the corporations that are rigging the system so the public doesn't have the legal right to know how the economy works.
Amazingly the consolidation of corporations also involves a lot of coordinating with health care institutions, including Anthem and Humana, that is paid for by tax dollars. There's also concern that Walmart is taking over portions of health care industry including a potential lawsuit to control optometry practice in Oklahoma and there appear to be more of these articles every month.
With all their incompetence and corruption do you think the health care industry will improve with Walmart's controlling it as they try to increase profits?
Most people would be outraged if they understood the full extent but these stories are mostly relatively small aspects of this consolidation reported as isolated events, but when you combine and enormous volume of these deals it's a massive consolidation!
They're also having increasing problems with bad milk, mouse droppings, fresh, or not-so fresh produce, another recall on hairdryers that cause a fire hazard, and much more. The free and competitive market has already been eliminated and they're routinely eliminating what ever government protections consumers, workers, and other social activists, including environmentalists previously had from the government, that no longer even does a good job pretending to represent the people.
When ever it seems like they're coming up with a program that helps working people, like an alternative to payday lenders, it turns out they want to become the new payday lenders with a new program that gouges their own workers, when they look at the fine print. By cutting wages, and increasing the time between paychecks to two weeks when it used to be every week and, at times mistakenly depriving people of pay they've earned they're increasing the need for this service then gouging their workers when they use it like old fashioned "Company Stores" that were designed to keep people permanently in debt as virtual slave that "owe their souls to the company store," as Merle Travis or Tennessee Ernie Ford might say!
Whether or not this consolidation of the economic system is responsible for all the strange things that happen at Walmart is hard to tell, but there's a strong possibility that some of the vengeful things might be a result of people angry with Walmart which is definitely a contributing factor to their bomb threats, which seem low this month, but if crime is being reported less consistently that's the first thing they'd ignore, but occasionally they do something stranger like sticking needles in the toilet paper dispenser, which unlike the razors in carts doesn't have a practical purpose, although it's possible that's done for vengeful purposes as well.
The people they entrap by inviting under scanning at self-checkout lanes even includes celebrity football players now, and dumping flour on a woman's head from behind and posting it on Facebook so it's easy for the police to find them for fun also happened this month.
But if you ever do go to Walmart to shoplift be sure you don't leave your Bible behind, that's how one devout shoplifter got caught and he had to go back for it.
You don't want to be without your Bible when the Apocalypse comes; which according to one religion, it has come and Jesus has returned already. Yea, and he's Korean, man and woman both living at the same time.
Someone might have made that one up, but it wasn't me.
Strange things happen at Walmart!
In 2006 Wake Up Walmart did a study, "Is Walmart Safe?" based on incidents in 2004, (PDF) about crime at Wal-Mart which showed that it increased when Walmarts opened up and that crime was higher at Walmart than at other retailers. Since then Walmart Shootings began compiling a list of gun related incidents at Wal-Mart and demonstrated that they have a large number of them, including on average more than one shooting per week somewhere in the country. In January of 2014 another study, "Rolling Back Prices and Raising Crime Rates?" provided additional statistical research indicating that Wal-Mart might be contributing to higher crime rates or at least a slowing of the decline in crime. The study found that. “on average, communities with Walmarts had 17 more property crimes and two more violent crimes per 10,000 people than those communities without Walmarts.” I reviewed this more in Walmart’s crime problem, Rolling Back Safety more than prices? where I explained that although this study is helpful they could have done better with additional data that is available and I reviewed some of that. I also added my own review about why I think that Walmart policies have been contributing to higher crime in a previous blog, Walmart high crime rate continues un-investigaterd and have provided additional information under the author tag Walmart Crime Watch.
Stacy Mitchell has also compiled a list of other studies about Walmart and how they impact society, Key Studies on Big-Box Retail & Independent Business. To the best of my knowledge Walmart has done as little as they seem to get away with, often relying on rhetoric that isn't backed up with action, when it comes to addressing any of their critics concerns, including crime. One of the responses they’ve come up with is what they call "Restorative Justice" which gives first time shoplifters a chance to avoid being arrested or any criminal record if they take an on line course which costs $400 up front or $500 in payments, plus perhaps, reparations. This has been part of the privatization process and often denies suspects of the due process or access to a lawyer, perhaps even intimidating and extorting from some people that might not even be guilty. Walmart seems to be trying to find a way to turn crime into a profit making situation instead of looking for the most effective ways to reduce it. Making Change at Walmart is asking If you or someone you know has gone through @Walmart's "Restorative Justice" program for first-time suspected shoplifters, send us a DM. 03/30/2017 to ensure that it isn’t doing more harm than good. I did my own review of this program as well at Walmart’s “Restorative Justice” Endangers Public Without Reducing Crime. The following are a list of incidents that occurred in August 2018. According to the "Is Walmart Safe?" the average store in their sampling had 250 incidents per year, indicating that these are only a fraction of the crime reports at Walmart, and presumably, the ones most likely to make the news on the internet nationwide. This isn't statistically representative, as the 2006 or the "Rolling Back Prices and Raising Crime Rates?" study or some of the studies cited by Stacy Mitchell; but it does provide some additional information that may help recognize how many problems there are at Walmart.
Firefighter Accused Of Indecent Exposure In Ky. Walmart Bathroom 08/01/2018
Police looking for man who shoplifted at Naugatuck Conn. Walmart 08/01/2018
Walmart, Home Depot now selling bulletproof backpacks online 08/01/2018
Video captures low-speed chase involving SC Walmart motorized shopping cart 08/01/2018
Summerville SC Walmart scooter thief arrested for burglary, drugs 08/07/2018
Suspected thief identified on Facebook nabbed in theft at Wal-Mart in Summerfield Fla. 08/01/2018 Bateman is accused of switching price tags on items at the Wal-Mart, located at 17961 S. U.S. Hwy. 27/441, on June 29.
He sold moonshine in a NC Walmart parking lot, police say. He had the wrong buyers 08/02/2018
Walmart Deadlocked With U.S. Over Bribery Probe 08/02/2018
Walmart Inc. set aside nearly $300 million last fall for a possible resolution with the U.S. government over international bribery allegations, a sign that an end to the years-long investigation was imminent.
But eight months later, the sides are deadlocked, three people familiar with the matter said. It’s not about the money: One source of tension is prosecutors’ insistence that Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, admit to certain misconduct as part of any deal, one of the people said.
The standoff leaves unfinished one of the biggest foreign-corruption probes of a U.S. company in history, a case that put a spotlight on the obscure Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. For six years, U.S. authorities have investigated whether Walmart bribed government officials in countries including Mexico, India and China over the course of a decade to fast-track store openings.
Walmart’s apparent resistance to a mea culpa isn’t the only obstacle to a deal. There’s also a delay with the Securities and Exchange Commission part of the case. The two sides have yet to exchange critical documents to finalize the deal, another person said. It’s unclear what’s causing the delay, the person said.
Complicating matters, staff at the investigating agencies has turned over in the first 18 months of the Trump administration, leaving the Justice Department prosecutor overseeing the case in a holding pattern. And until recently, the Justice Department unit running the probe has been without a Senate-confirmed overseer who could help break any impasse. Complete article
Walmart Inc. set aside nearly $300 million last fall for a possible resolution with the U.S. government over international bribery allegations, a sign that an end to the years-long investigation was imminent.
But eight months later, the sides are deadlocked, three people familiar with the matter said. It’s not about the money: One source of tension is prosecutors’ insistence that Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, admit to certain misconduct as part of any deal, one of the people said.
The standoff leaves unfinished one of the biggest foreign-corruption probes of a U.S. company in history, a case that put a spotlight on the obscure Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. For six years, U.S. authorities have investigated whether Walmart bribed government officials in countries including Mexico, India and China over the course of a decade to fast-track store openings.
Walmart’s apparent resistance to a mea culpa isn’t the only obstacle to a deal. There’s also a delay with the Securities and Exchange Commission part of the case. The two sides have yet to exchange critical documents to finalize the deal, another person said. It’s unclear what’s causing the delay, the person said.
Complicating matters, staff at the investigating agencies has turned over in the first 18 months of the Trump administration, leaving the Justice Department prosecutor overseeing the case in a holding pattern. And until recently, the Justice Department unit running the probe has been without a Senate-confirmed overseer who could help break any impasse. Complete article
Walmart Faces $2 Billion Lawsuit Over Fresh Produce Technology 08/02/2018
Walmart’s “Eden” technology, intended to preserve fresh produce for longer, may not be its own.
On Wednesday, Silicon Valley company Zest Labs and its parent company Ecoark Holdings filed a $2 billion lawsuit against Walmart, accusing the retailer of stealing its technology. It claims that Eden “looks, sounds, and functions” like its own Zest Fresh technology.
The company further claims that Walmart (WMT, -0.61%) had been working with it on Zest Fresh for years, before the retailer reportedly lost interest last November, reports Reuters. In March, Walmart announced the rollout of Eden, which it claimed to have developed throughout a six month internal hackathon.
The complaint accuses Walmart of using its “years of unfettered access to plaintiff’s trade secrets, proprietary information, and know-how to steal the Zest Fresh technology and misappropriate it for Walmart’s benefit.” Zest says Walmart has estimated that it could save $2 billion with Eden over five years, and hopes to recover these savings for Walmart’s “theft of trade secrets, unfair competition, breach of contract, and other wrongdoing.” Complete article
Zest Labs CEO Stands Up to Walmart 08/03/2018
Walmart’s “Eden” technology, intended to preserve fresh produce for longer, may not be its own.
On Wednesday, Silicon Valley company Zest Labs and its parent company Ecoark Holdings filed a $2 billion lawsuit against Walmart, accusing the retailer of stealing its technology. It claims that Eden “looks, sounds, and functions” like its own Zest Fresh technology.
The company further claims that Walmart (WMT, -0.61%) had been working with it on Zest Fresh for years, before the retailer reportedly lost interest last November, reports Reuters. In March, Walmart announced the rollout of Eden, which it claimed to have developed throughout a six month internal hackathon.
The complaint accuses Walmart of using its “years of unfettered access to plaintiff’s trade secrets, proprietary information, and know-how to steal the Zest Fresh technology and misappropriate it for Walmart’s benefit.” Zest says Walmart has estimated that it could save $2 billion with Eden over five years, and hopes to recover these savings for Walmart’s “theft of trade secrets, unfair competition, breach of contract, and other wrongdoing.” Complete article
Zest Labs CEO Stands Up to Walmart 08/03/2018
Humana: Walgreens Clinic Partnership Won't Prevent Walmart Deal 08/01/2018
Humana’s new partnership to develop clinics inside Walgreens Boots Alliance drugstores won’t prevent the insurer from expanding its relationship with Walmart, the company’s top executive said Wednesday.
Humana chief executive officer Bruce Broussard told analysts the two giants are “different” retailers he sees as having different customers. Walgreens and Humana in June said they are partnering to operate “senior-focused primary care clinics” inside drugstores in the Kansas City, Missouri, area. Complete article
Humana’s new partnership to develop clinics inside Walgreens Boots Alliance drugstores won’t prevent the insurer from expanding its relationship with Walmart, the company’s top executive said Wednesday.
Humana chief executive officer Bruce Broussard told analysts the two giants are “different” retailers he sees as having different customers. Walgreens and Humana in June said they are partnering to operate “senior-focused primary care clinics” inside drugstores in the Kansas City, Missouri, area. Complete article
Tupelo Mississippi police seek man for Walmart assaults 08/01/2018
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) - Tupelo police are seeking a man following three assaults at Walmart.
Police say all three incidents happened at the West Main Street Walmart.
The first call was on Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. Police responded to the store for a simple assault. Police say an unknown man had hit another man then fled.
At 8:45 p.m., police received a similar call at Walmart concerning another man being assaulted.
The third reported incident happened Wednesday morning at 7:00. Officers were again dispatched to the Walmart for another assault. Police say the attacker punched another man and then fled.
In all three incidents, the victims were not seriously injured, and no property was reported missing. Complete article
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) - Tupelo police are seeking a man following three assaults at Walmart.
Police say all three incidents happened at the West Main Street Walmart.
The first call was on Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. Police responded to the store for a simple assault. Police say an unknown man had hit another man then fled.
At 8:45 p.m., police received a similar call at Walmart concerning another man being assaulted.
The third reported incident happened Wednesday morning at 7:00. Officers were again dispatched to the Walmart for another assault. Police say the attacker punched another man and then fled.
In all three incidents, the victims were not seriously injured, and no property was reported missing. Complete article
Walmart Halts The Employee Delivery Test In Arkansas, New Jersey 08/01/2018
Binghamton woman stole 164 items from Walmart in Johnson City, police say 08/01/2018 A Binghamton woman is accused of stealing 164 items from a Walmart store, by pushing her cart past the registers without paying.
Colorado Springs Walmart stores have high-octane 'Death Wish' coffee pods 08/01/2018 Marketing scam or undisclosed caffeine research?
She stole from a St. Petersburg Fla. Walmart, then hid drugs in body on way to jail, police say 08/01/2018
Police responding to reported robbery at Walmart in Great Falls Montana 08/01/2018
La. Walmart employee accused of stealing nearly $6K in electronics 08/01/2018
Undeterred: Woman returns WV Walmart cart in torrential rain 08/02/2018
Police: Man used cell phone to take "up-skirt" video of females inside Ga. Wal-Mart 08/02/2018
Police: Woman was huffing glue while riding a scooter before crashing into a Saugus Mass. Walmart 08/02/2018
SAUGUS — A 35-year-old Lynn woman crashed her motorized scooter into Walmart while huffing glue, according to Saugus Police.
Susan Denise Douglas, of 18 Morris St. Apt. 2 in Lynn, allegedly crashed into the wall of the Walmart on Broadway shortly after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. A 911 caller first reported she was inhaling something on a scooter, then the crash occurred, according to the police log.
“Twice in the presence of the officer, she inhaled the glue or toxin,” said Saugus Police Lt. Ronald Giorgetti. “They referred to it as huffing.”
Officers tried to arrest Douglas for five outstanding warrants, but she resisted, he said. She allegedly pushed an officer and used a shopping cart to strike the same officer. Complete article
SAUGUS — A 35-year-old Lynn woman crashed her motorized scooter into Walmart while huffing glue, according to Saugus Police.
Susan Denise Douglas, of 18 Morris St. Apt. 2 in Lynn, allegedly crashed into the wall of the Walmart on Broadway shortly after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. A 911 caller first reported she was inhaling something on a scooter, then the crash occurred, according to the police log.
“Twice in the presence of the officer, she inhaled the glue or toxin,” said Saugus Police Lt. Ronald Giorgetti. “They referred to it as huffing.”
Officers tried to arrest Douglas for five outstanding warrants, but she resisted, he said. She allegedly pushed an officer and used a shopping cart to strike the same officer. Complete article
Walmart has 20 percent of all shoplifting calls for Myrtle Beach SC Police 08/03/2018
Socks, speakers, chocolate.
Belts, mascara, sandals.
Those are some of the items people attempt to steal from the Walmart Supercenter on Seaboard Street in Myrtle Beach — a spot that police responded to on average 4.5 times per day in 2017.
The City of Myrtle Beach had 1,363 shoplifting calls in 2017, and 279 of those calls were to the Walmart on Seaboard Street, according to police data. Complete article
Socks, speakers, chocolate.
Belts, mascara, sandals.
Those are some of the items people attempt to steal from the Walmart Supercenter on Seaboard Street in Myrtle Beach — a spot that police responded to on average 4.5 times per day in 2017.
The City of Myrtle Beach had 1,363 shoplifting calls in 2017, and 279 of those calls were to the Walmart on Seaboard Street, according to police data. Complete article
Police dispel social media rumors of Minn. Walmart lurkers 08/02/2018
OWATONNA — Two days after the Owatonna Police Department confirmed an unknown man had chased a group of children on the northeast side of town, law enforcement discredited a new rumor that has been circulating on social media and prompting fear in the surrounding communities.
A screenshot of a Snapchat message has been circulating on multiple social media platforms, including Facebook, since Wednesday afternoon. The message, which appears to be between two females in the Faribault area, reads as follows:
“So my dad just pulled us out into the living room and told us that we’re not allowed to go to Walmart or places like it because of something that happened. There was a guy there taking pictures of kids and families and sending them to someone else. He got caught. They went through his phone and found messages saying “do you want the mom too, or just the kids” it’s happening in Owatonna, Lakeville, and Burnsville too. Because they’re all so close to the interstate. Apparently another guy got caught in Owatonna but he ran away and left his back pack. Inside they found ropes and zip ties. I’m telling you because you need to be aware of it and it’s really scary.” Complete article
OWATONNA — Two days after the Owatonna Police Department confirmed an unknown man had chased a group of children on the northeast side of town, law enforcement discredited a new rumor that has been circulating on social media and prompting fear in the surrounding communities.
A screenshot of a Snapchat message has been circulating on multiple social media platforms, including Facebook, since Wednesday afternoon. The message, which appears to be between two females in the Faribault area, reads as follows:
“So my dad just pulled us out into the living room and told us that we’re not allowed to go to Walmart or places like it because of something that happened. There was a guy there taking pictures of kids and families and sending them to someone else. He got caught. They went through his phone and found messages saying “do you want the mom too, or just the kids” it’s happening in Owatonna, Lakeville, and Burnsville too. Because they’re all so close to the interstate. Apparently another guy got caught in Owatonna but he ran away and left his back pack. Inside they found ropes and zip ties. I’m telling you because you need to be aware of it and it’s really scary.” Complete article
Walmart employees dish on what it's actually like to work at the retail giant 08/02/2018
Walmart store employees, like all retail workers, have to deal with some trying situations on the job.
At the same time, a number of associates told Business Insider that the job's not all rude customers and unhelpful managers.
Here's a look at some of the best and most challenging aspects of working at Walmart, according to employees. Complete article
Walmart store employees, like all retail workers, have to deal with some trying situations on the job.
At the same time, a number of associates told Business Insider that the job's not all rude customers and unhelpful managers.
Here's a look at some of the best and most challenging aspects of working at Walmart, according to employees. Complete article
Three suspects wanted for Yorktown Va. Walmart larcenies 08/03/2018
Power restored at Navarro Tx. Walmart 08/01/2018
New charges in March 2018 Fla. Walmart shots-fired case 08/02/2018
Alleged gunman in Sept. 2017 shooting, robbery at Skibo Road NC Walmart arrested 08/02/2018
Man who allegedly shot at car outside Irvington Nebraska Walmart in June told police he felt threatened 08/03/2018
Man cited after breaking window to free dogs locked in car at Ohio Walmart 08/03/2018
Darlington SC police looking for Walmart shoplifter 08/03/2018
Two sentenced for 2016 armed robbery of Mobile Alabama Walmart 08/03/2018
Man charged with shoplifting from Ga. Walmart 5 times 08/03/2018
Corporal Punishment leads to escalating violence later in life; the states that still allow it in schools, and presumably use it even more in homes routinely have the highest murder rates as well. Modern parenting techniques work better despite beliefs drilled into children's heads through intimidation, that get passed down from generation to generation.
Unruly Walmart shoppers need spanking 08/03/2018
In Walmart, I have come across examples of unruly kids and young “adults.” Why do they have to run to the toy section and start playing with stuff or getting stuff out of the large bins in the walkways? I was always taught “you buy it then you try it.” They are bouncing balls, sword-fighting with water-tubes or water-Frisbees, trying on animal heads, etc.
I can’t say, “where are the parents?” because one of them was a parent playing ball in Walmart. Question: who is responsible if someone gets hurt by flying objects or run down by kids not behaving?
The employees are not allowed to correct a situation so the other customers have to. I see a lawsuit. Or maybe, just maybe, not enough spanking as a child. Complete article
Unruly Walmart shoppers need spanking 08/03/2018
In Walmart, I have come across examples of unruly kids and young “adults.” Why do they have to run to the toy section and start playing with stuff or getting stuff out of the large bins in the walkways? I was always taught “you buy it then you try it.” They are bouncing balls, sword-fighting with water-tubes or water-Frisbees, trying on animal heads, etc.
I can’t say, “where are the parents?” because one of them was a parent playing ball in Walmart. Question: who is responsible if someone gets hurt by flying objects or run down by kids not behaving?
The employees are not allowed to correct a situation so the other customers have to. I see a lawsuit. Or maybe, just maybe, not enough spanking as a child. Complete article
Walmart's grocery-retrieving robot will be piloted in Salem NH 08/03/2018
SALEM — At a “grand re-opening” ceremony at the Salem Walmart Supercenter Friday morning, the company unveiled a pilot program that will use robots to gather grocery items from online orders. Salem’s store will be the first to test the system.
The robot called “Alphabot” was developed by ALERT Innovation in North Billerica, Mass. It resembles a shopping cart on wheels and can travel through a three-dimensional track system and interact with store employees who can transfer items from one basket to another.
ALERT CEO John Lert said he plans to begin installation in late September. The system is expected to go live in January. The robots are manufactured by Plexus in Wisconsin.
Lert said they’ll start out with 50 robots for testing, but will likely only need 30 in service. Just like other Walmart stores with human-powered online ordering, the robots will be able to handle at least 20 orders in a day, with the ability to grow from there as needed. Complete article
SALEM — At a “grand re-opening” ceremony at the Salem Walmart Supercenter Friday morning, the company unveiled a pilot program that will use robots to gather grocery items from online orders. Salem’s store will be the first to test the system.
The robot called “Alphabot” was developed by ALERT Innovation in North Billerica, Mass. It resembles a shopping cart on wheels and can travel through a three-dimensional track system and interact with store employees who can transfer items from one basket to another.
ALERT CEO John Lert said he plans to begin installation in late September. The system is expected to go live in January. The robots are manufactured by Plexus in Wisconsin.
Lert said they’ll start out with 50 robots for testing, but will likely only need 30 in service. Just like other Walmart stores with human-powered online ordering, the robots will be able to handle at least 20 orders in a day, with the ability to grow from there as needed. Complete article
Mich. Walmart cashier steps in when nail salon refuses wheelchair-bound woman 08/03/2018
BURTON, Mich. (WJRT) -- "I was like making sandwiches and I was watching her like," Tasia Smith said her view Thursday brought her to tears."
She works at the Subway inside the Burton Walmart Super Center.
That's where she captured a photo, that's since gone viral, of Walmart cashier Ebony Harris skipping her break to paint customer Angela Peters' nails. Complete article
BURTON, Mich. (WJRT) -- "I was like making sandwiches and I was watching her like," Tasia Smith said her view Thursday brought her to tears."
She works at the Subway inside the Burton Walmart Super Center.
That's where she captured a photo, that's since gone viral, of Walmart cashier Ebony Harris skipping her break to paint customer Angela Peters' nails. Complete article
Police: Dayville man keyed car at Brooklyn Conn. Walmart 08/03/2018
Shirtless shoplifter arrested at Athens Ga. Walmart 08/03/2018 A shirtless man from Madison County recently entered Walmart on Lexington and was arrested after he allegedly donned a shirt he took from the store and attempted to leave without paying for it and other items.
5 charged in NJ Walmart shoplifting scheme: police 08/04/2018
Nitro police searching for WV Walmart shoplifting suspects 08/04/2018
Suspect in Hilton Head SC Walmart robbery arrested; Another still wanted, police say 08/05/2018
Pedestrian struck, killed near Gladstone Missouri Walmart 08/04/2018
GLADSTONE, MO (KCTV) - A man was found dead outside a Walmart in Gladstone on Saturday.
Police received the call at about 1:30 p.m.
The man was a pedestrian who was struck and killed.
His body was found outside of the store, which is at 7207 N. M1 Highway. Complete article
GLADSTONE, MO (KCTV) - A man was found dead outside a Walmart in Gladstone on Saturday.
Police received the call at about 1:30 p.m.
The man was a pedestrian who was struck and killed.
His body was found outside of the store, which is at 7207 N. M1 Highway. Complete article
Panama City Beach Fla. Police Department investigating apparent medical-related crash and death in Walmart parking lot 08/06/2018
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - According to the Panama City Beach Police Department, it appears a man passed away after suffering from a medical problem while driving through the Walmart parking lot off of Hutchison Boulevard Sunday afternoon.
Police said they responded to a traffic crash that occurred in the parking lot which reportedly involved two vehicles.
They said after further investigation, "it appeared as if the driver of one of the vehicles suffered a medical problem and died while driving through the parking lot." Complete article
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - According to the Panama City Beach Police Department, it appears a man passed away after suffering from a medical problem while driving through the Walmart parking lot off of Hutchison Boulevard Sunday afternoon.
Police said they responded to a traffic crash that occurred in the parking lot which reportedly involved two vehicles.
They said after further investigation, "it appeared as if the driver of one of the vehicles suffered a medical problem and died while driving through the parking lot." Complete article
Columbus Ga. Police are investigating an armed robbery near Walmart 08/05/2018
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is on the scene near the Walmart Market on Manchester Expwy investigating an armed robbery.
The police ask for you to avoid the area if possible. Complete article
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - The Columbus Police Department is on the scene near the Walmart Market on Manchester Expwy investigating an armed robbery.
The police ask for you to avoid the area if possible. Complete article
Walmart presses charges against Naples Fla. woman for theft 08/05/2018
Do you know these women? Cops look for Pa. Walmart theft suspects 08/05/2018
Woman faces drug, theft charges in Pa. Walmart incident 08/06/2018
2 suspects sought in shoplifting case at Midlothian Va. Walmart 08/06/2018
Tri-Cities 1993 Tornado: 3 Lives lost when tornado hit Colonial Heights Va. Walmart 08/06/2018
Gulfport Mississippi police looking for woman suspected of 401k Walmart scam 08/06/2018
Bakersfield Ca. Police are asking for assistance finding a Walmart theft suspect 08/06/2018
Indiana State Board of Health Investigation underway for Walmart milk 08/06/2018
Fort Wayne, Ind. (WANE) - The Indiana State Health Department is investigating an issue that many local customers have had with Walmart's Great Value brand of milk going bad before the expiration date on the container.
Cynthia Flanagan told NewsChannel 15 that she has had 3 cartons of milk go bad before the expiration date in the last 5 weeks. Her daughter has had 2 cartons expire early as well.
Flanagan said that when she tried to pour her most recent carton over her cereal that clumpy expired milk came out, 5 days before the expiration date.
"They have a lot of dedicated Walmart shoppers and they've taken the choice away as well.. my main goal would be to find out what the problem is and clean it up." Flanagan said about her social media post. Her post has over 150 shares, and about 150 comments of people sharing similar stories. Complete article
Fort Wayne, Ind. (WANE) - The Indiana State Health Department is investigating an issue that many local customers have had with Walmart's Great Value brand of milk going bad before the expiration date on the container.
Cynthia Flanagan told NewsChannel 15 that she has had 3 cartons of milk go bad before the expiration date in the last 5 weeks. Her daughter has had 2 cartons expire early as well.
Flanagan said that when she tried to pour her most recent carton over her cereal that clumpy expired milk came out, 5 days before the expiration date.
"They have a lot of dedicated Walmart shoppers and they've taken the choice away as well.. my main goal would be to find out what the problem is and clean it up." Flanagan said about her social media post. Her post has over 150 shares, and about 150 comments of people sharing similar stories. Complete article
A Guide to Walmart’s Ragtag Alliance Against Amazon 08/07/2018
The world’s biggest retailer has united a plucky band of tech companies—including Google, Microsoft and JD.com—over a shared fear of Jeff Bezos.
Battling Amazon isn’t easy—even for the world’s largest retail chain.
Fear of Jeff Bezos helps explain why Walmart has in recent years forged alliances with Google, Microsoft, China’s JD.com and other tech players. The members of the unofficial coalition all share a common goal: preventing Amazon from ruling the digital galaxy. It’s like a movie in which a ragtag alliance faces down an all-powerful foe, only in this case the plucky rebels also happen to be some of the world’s most powerful companies. Complete article
The world’s biggest retailer has united a plucky band of tech companies—including Google, Microsoft and JD.com—over a shared fear of Jeff Bezos.
Battling Amazon isn’t easy—even for the world’s largest retail chain.
Fear of Jeff Bezos helps explain why Walmart has in recent years forged alliances with Google, Microsoft, China’s JD.com and other tech players. The members of the unofficial coalition all share a common goal: preventing Amazon from ruling the digital galaxy. It’s like a movie in which a ragtag alliance faces down an all-powerful foe, only in this case the plucky rebels also happen to be some of the world’s most powerful companies. Complete article
Man wanted for questioning in Florence SC Walmart voyeurism case 08/07/2018
Customers help deputy fighting with wanted man outside Wal-Mart in Summerfield Fla. 08/07/2018 Several customers came to the aid of a Marion County sheriff’s deputy Monday afternoon in the parking lot of the Summerfield Wal-Mart as he wrestled with a homeless man wanted on outstanding warrants.
Motorist in Delmont Pa. Walmart pedestrian fatality gets bond reduced 08/07/2018
Thieves ride away from Lacey NJ Walmart on motorized shopping carts 08/07/2018
Police requested to investigate Ga. Walmart thefts by employee 08/07/2018
Ill. Walmart on North Avenue temporarily closed due to mouse droppings 08/07/2018
CHICAGO – The Walmart on North Avenue has been temporarily closed due to mouse droppings, according to officials.
Customers at the Austin Walmart, 4650 W. North Ave., were being turned away Tuesday evening due to the store’s temporary closing. A green notice from the health department was posted on the store that said, “license suspended.”
Alderman Emma Mitts, 29th Ward, said she was told the health department inspected the store five days ago and found mouse droppings. They came back Tuesday for a follow up inspection and found them again.
Customers WGN spoke to said they saw the droppings but weren’t sure what rodent they came from. One shopper said she saw the droppings on the bread.
“They were over around the deli and bread area mainly in that part. Whoever did the initial clean up may not have been as attentive to what they health inspectors would be looking for,” Mitts said. Complete article
CHICAGO – The Walmart on North Avenue has been temporarily closed due to mouse droppings, according to officials.
Customers at the Austin Walmart, 4650 W. North Ave., were being turned away Tuesday evening due to the store’s temporary closing. A green notice from the health department was posted on the store that said, “license suspended.”
Alderman Emma Mitts, 29th Ward, said she was told the health department inspected the store five days ago and found mouse droppings. They came back Tuesday for a follow up inspection and found them again.
Customers WGN spoke to said they saw the droppings but weren’t sure what rodent they came from. One shopper said she saw the droppings on the bread.
“They were over around the deli and bread area mainly in that part. Whoever did the initial clean up may not have been as attentive to what they health inspectors would be looking for,” Mitts said. Complete article
1-year-old child airlifted after falling from Fla. Walmart shopping cart 08/08/2018
Firefighters responded to a Palm Bay Walmart Tuesday night, where they said a 1-year-old was injured after falling from a shopping cart.
The child's mother called 911 about 9:20 p.m. when her 15-month-old was acting unusual after tumbling out of the cart, Battalion Chief Richie Acevedo of Palm Bay Fire Rescue said.
"Before, the the baby was acting normal and after the fall she was just lethargic," Acevedo said. Complete article
Firefighters responded to a Palm Bay Walmart Tuesday night, where they said a 1-year-old was injured after falling from a shopping cart.
The child's mother called 911 about 9:20 p.m. when her 15-month-old was acting unusual after tumbling out of the cart, Battalion Chief Richie Acevedo of Palm Bay Fire Rescue said.
"Before, the the baby was acting normal and after the fall she was just lethargic," Acevedo said. Complete article
Police: NY Walmart shopper faked tags 08/08/2018 According to media release, Hoop was accused of stealing home goods from Walmart in Oneonta. Employees from the store’s Loss Prevention told troopers that Hoop appeared to scan the items at the self-checkout but used a different scan tag with a lower price.
NY Walmart evacuated briefly due to smoke 08/08/2018 PLATTSBURGH — Walmart was evacuated Wednesday morning when a freezer malfunctioned, causing smoky conditions in the store.
Man Found Dead In Alley Behind Walmart Store In Hawthorne Ca. 08/08/2018
HAWTHORNE (CBSLA) — A man was found dead behind a Walmart Wednesday morning in Hawthorne.
The man was found in an alley at about 2:21 am. In the 14400 block of South Inglewood Ave. He was declared dead at the scene.
The man’s age or possible cause of death were not released. According to reports, the man did not die of a gunshot wound or a stab wound, but his injury could not be confirmed. Complete article
HAWTHORNE (CBSLA) — A man was found dead behind a Walmart Wednesday morning in Hawthorne.
The man was found in an alley at about 2:21 am. In the 14400 block of South Inglewood Ave. He was declared dead at the scene.
The man’s age or possible cause of death were not released. According to reports, the man did not die of a gunshot wound or a stab wound, but his injury could not be confirmed. Complete article
Walmart is giving less shelf space to Twinkies. Hostess falls 16% 08/08/2018
Hostess Brands (TWNK) CEO Andrew Callahan said Wednesday the company had been hurt in the second quarter by shrinking shelf space and "lower promotional support from one large retail partner." Callahan did not specifically name the retailer, but an analyst on a conference call with company executives revealed it was Walmart.
The reduction in shelf space was "greater than we had planned," said Callahan. He said that the big box retailer enacted a "meaningful reduction" in stocking Hostess products. The Kansas City-based company reported earnings of 14 cents a share, missing analyst expectations of 18 cents a share. In another blow, the company only made $21 million last quarter, $5 million below expectations. Complete article
Hostess Brands (TWNK) CEO Andrew Callahan said Wednesday the company had been hurt in the second quarter by shrinking shelf space and "lower promotional support from one large retail partner." Callahan did not specifically name the retailer, but an analyst on a conference call with company executives revealed it was Walmart.
The reduction in shelf space was "greater than we had planned," said Callahan. He said that the big box retailer enacted a "meaningful reduction" in stocking Hostess products. The Kansas City-based company reported earnings of 14 cents a share, missing analyst expectations of 18 cents a share. In another blow, the company only made $21 million last quarter, $5 million below expectations. Complete article
Suspect sought in battery of Rock Falls Ill. Walmart worker 08/09/2018
ROCK FALLS, Ill. (KWQC) – Police are seeking a suspect accused of striking a Rock Falls Walmart employee in the head and sending him to the hospital.
Ryan L. Charleston, 35, is wanted on charges of aggravated battery after police say he struck the male employee with a blunt object, leaving him with “significant injuries.”
Police say Charleston left the store on foot after the incident occurred at around 9:45 p.m. on Monday. Complete article
ROCK FALLS, Ill. (KWQC) – Police are seeking a suspect accused of striking a Rock Falls Walmart employee in the head and sending him to the hospital.
Ryan L. Charleston, 35, is wanted on charges of aggravated battery after police say he struck the male employee with a blunt object, leaving him with “significant injuries.”
Police say Charleston left the store on foot after the incident occurred at around 9:45 p.m. on Monday. Complete article
Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison picks former Walmart executive in his bid to challenge Home Depot 08/08/2018
Lowe's Cos. Chief Executive Officer Marvin Ellison is continuing to reshape management at the home-improvement retailer, with the hiring of a former Walmart Inc. executive to oversee a critical area of his plans to bolster the company.
Donald Frieson has been named executive vice president of supply chain, effective Aug. 8, Lowe's said Tuesday. In this role, he'll be responsible for distribution centers, sourcing and delivery services. He's filling a similar position to Brent Kirby, who left the company as its chief supply chain officer earlier this year. Complete article
J.C. Penney CEO Marvin Ellison quits for top job at Lowe's and tells staff it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity 05/22/2018
Lowe's Cos. Chief Executive Officer Marvin Ellison is continuing to reshape management at the home-improvement retailer, with the hiring of a former Walmart Inc. executive to oversee a critical area of his plans to bolster the company.
Donald Frieson has been named executive vice president of supply chain, effective Aug. 8, Lowe's said Tuesday. In this role, he'll be responsible for distribution centers, sourcing and delivery services. He's filling a similar position to Brent Kirby, who left the company as its chief supply chain officer earlier this year. Complete article
J.C. Penney CEO Marvin Ellison quits for top job at Lowe's and tells staff it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity 05/22/2018
Report: Fruit Cove man unfazed by multiple shocks during Fla. Walmart pill theft 08/07/2018
A St. Johns County man is in jail Tuesday after he was accused of trying to steal controlled substances from the Walmart Pharmacy on State Road 13 in Julington Creek.
Johnathan Foss, 28, forced his way behind the pharmacy counter and tried to take medication, deputies said.
When deputies arrived, Foss tried to fight them and was shocked two times with a stun gun, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said. He even pulled the electrical prongs from his body and walked out the Walmart door, deputies said. Complete article
A St. Johns County man is in jail Tuesday after he was accused of trying to steal controlled substances from the Walmart Pharmacy on State Road 13 in Julington Creek.
Johnathan Foss, 28, forced his way behind the pharmacy counter and tried to take medication, deputies said.
When deputies arrived, Foss tried to fight them and was shocked two times with a stun gun, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said. He even pulled the electrical prongs from his body and walked out the Walmart door, deputies said. Complete article
California Optometric Association opposes Walmart’s influence on optometry practice in Okla. 08/08/2018
The California Optometric Association has contributed $10,000 to help stop the corporate attack — primarily led by Walmart Inc. in Oklahoma — on the optometry profession as well as public health and policy.
“This is an attempt by a for-profit corporation to control the profession of optometry and is wrong, misleading and bad public policy,” Ranjeet S. Bajwa, OD, president of the California Optometric Association (COA), said in a press release from the group.
In November, State Question 793, which would amend the state’s constitution and heavily affect optometry practitioners and their patients, will appear on the ballot in Oklahoma. According to the release, the amendment would give undue power to retailers, allowing them to restrict the lawful scope of practice of eye care professionals. The Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians has sponsored a campaign, Oklahoman’s Against SQ 793, to combat the efforts by Walmart and other corporations to control public policy. Complete article
The California Optometric Association has contributed $10,000 to help stop the corporate attack — primarily led by Walmart Inc. in Oklahoma — on the optometry profession as well as public health and policy.
“This is an attempt by a for-profit corporation to control the profession of optometry and is wrong, misleading and bad public policy,” Ranjeet S. Bajwa, OD, president of the California Optometric Association (COA), said in a press release from the group.
In November, State Question 793, which would amend the state’s constitution and heavily affect optometry practitioners and their patients, will appear on the ballot in Oklahoma. According to the release, the amendment would give undue power to retailers, allowing them to restrict the lawful scope of practice of eye care professionals. The Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians has sponsored a campaign, Oklahoman’s Against SQ 793, to combat the efforts by Walmart and other corporations to control public policy. Complete article
Kinston NC police trying to ID man wanted for posing as Walmart employee, stealing TV set 08/08/2018
Deputies: Serial Shoplifting Suspects Apprehended Attempting to Steal Chicken from Fla. Walmart 08/08/2018
Two sought in NC Walmart larceny 08/09/2018
Police looking for man suspected of stealing from Mich. Walmart 08/08/2018
Michael Langenstrass arrested in July bank robbery inside Walmart in Northeast El Paso Tx. 08/07/2018
White Plains NY Walmart closes a day earlier than expected 08/09/2018
Man accused of filming inappropriate videos of teen girl in Shelbyville Ky. Walmart 08/09/2018
Police search for shoplifting couple who were chased out of a Mass. Walmart 08/09/2018
Police: Ill. Walmart worker repeatedly stole cash from register 08/09/2018
Richmond Road Lexington Ky. Walmart Closing Today 08/10/2018
Witnesses chase purse snatcher at Boardman Ohio Walmart 08/10/2018
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) - A man was charged with stealing a woman's purse after witnesses chased him into nearby woods.
According to police, a woman was loading groceries into her car at the Walmart in Boardman Thursday night when a man, later identified as 27-year-old Michael Seidita, snatched her purse and ran.
Police say several witnesses chased Seidita into the woods behind KFC, across South Avenue. Complete article
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) - A man was charged with stealing a woman's purse after witnesses chased him into nearby woods.
According to police, a woman was loading groceries into her car at the Walmart in Boardman Thursday night when a man, later identified as 27-year-old Michael Seidita, snatched her purse and ran.
Police say several witnesses chased Seidita into the woods behind KFC, across South Avenue. Complete article
India’s Anti-Trust Watchdog Clears $16Bln Walmart-Flipkart Deal 08/08/2018
An umbrella organization of Indian traders had impelled India’s anti-trust watchdog to stop the proposed acquisition of local e-retail giant Flipkart by America’s Walmart. The organization had argued that such an acquisition would create unfair competition, throwing small retailers out of business.
New Delhi (Sputnik) — The Competition Commission of India (CCI), the country's anti-trust watchdog, has approved Walmart's three-month-old acquisition bid of Flipkart. The American retail giant will now be able to seal the final deal and acquire India's largest e-commerce player Flipkart for $16 billion, gaining entry into the world's fastest growing e-commerce market. Complete article
An umbrella organization of Indian traders had impelled India’s anti-trust watchdog to stop the proposed acquisition of local e-retail giant Flipkart by America’s Walmart. The organization had argued that such an acquisition would create unfair competition, throwing small retailers out of business.
New Delhi (Sputnik) — The Competition Commission of India (CCI), the country's anti-trust watchdog, has approved Walmart's three-month-old acquisition bid of Flipkart. The American retail giant will now be able to seal the final deal and acquire India's largest e-commerce player Flipkart for $16 billion, gaining entry into the world's fastest growing e-commerce market. Complete article
Springfield’s Ill. South side Walmart fine for truck parking upped to $50,000 08/09/2018
Claiming Walmart has not done anything about large trucks parking improperly in its lot, an administrative court hearing officer approved the city of Springfield’s request Wednesday to hit the south side store with a $50,000 fine.
The city’s battle to get Walmart to find a solution to having trucks park in car spaces has been waged since April last year when a city zoning inspector first issued the store an ordinance violation.
The inspector found that Walmart Supercenter, 1100 Lejune Drive, was not following the parking plan it submitted to the city when the store was built. The store also hadn’t submitted plans that included tractor-trailer parking. Complete article
Claiming Walmart has not done anything about large trucks parking improperly in its lot, an administrative court hearing officer approved the city of Springfield’s request Wednesday to hit the south side store with a $50,000 fine.
The city’s battle to get Walmart to find a solution to having trucks park in car spaces has been waged since April last year when a city zoning inspector first issued the store an ordinance violation.
The inspector found that Walmart Supercenter, 1100 Lejune Drive, was not following the parking plan it submitted to the city when the store was built. The store also hadn’t submitted plans that included tractor-trailer parking. Complete article
Woman shoots viral video of ominous clouds forming over southern Illinois Walmart 08/10/2018
Grand Forks ND Walmart employee accused of embezzling, sending money to Nigeria 08/09/2018
Dark Stores: Walmart sues Plymouth, town of Sheboygan Wisc. over tax assessments again 08/08/2018
Cleric asks Walmart to remove deity rings, calls them 'highly inappropriate' 08/07/2018
Blotter: Man runs into Tx. Walmart shopping-cart stall, charged with evading arrest 08/09/2018
Grandmother indicted for July shoplifting at Ohio Walmart, leading police on high-speed chase with grandson in the car 08/09/2018
Woman gets 5 years prison for Macon Ga. Walmart parking lot purse snatching 08/10/2018
Bicycling bandit nabbed after fleeing Fla. Wal-Mart with backpack full of stolen merchandise 08/10/2018
Oregon Man denied sale of rifle by Dick's and Walmart seeks $1 million 08/10/2018
Man allegedly threatens to kill police at WV Walmart store 08/10/2018
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A man from Cross Lanes was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill police at the Walmart store in Nitro, Kanawha County court records show.
Thomas Shea Jr., 55, is charged with threats of terrorist acts.
The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. Thursday when the Walmart store manager said he saw a man in a brown trench coat loitering in the checkout of the store, acting suspicious.
"I want to kill some cops and this would be a great place to do it," Shea said, according to the criminal complaint. It states he went on to say he "would pick them off as they came up” and that people make him angry. Complete article
KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A man from Cross Lanes was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill police at the Walmart store in Nitro, Kanawha County court records show.
Thomas Shea Jr., 55, is charged with threats of terrorist acts.
The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. Thursday when the Walmart store manager said he saw a man in a brown trench coat loitering in the checkout of the store, acting suspicious.
"I want to kill some cops and this would be a great place to do it," Shea said, according to the criminal complaint. It states he went on to say he "would pick them off as they came up” and that people make him angry. Complete article
Shoplifting Scars Española NM Walmart 08/10/2018
Española Police Department Officer Danny Pacheco said that city police caught a man shoplifting a $300 vacuum cleaner from Wal-Mart on Riverside Drive.
Soon after Pacheco finished summoning the man to court for that shoplifting charge, the man was caught stealing another vacuum cleaner.
“And just walks out the door,” Pacheco said. “He knows that they can’t touch him, they can’t really stop him. He’s a big-sized guy, so he just keeps walking.”
The man is one of the shoplifters city police repeatedly catches.
“He’s a regular,” Pacheco said. “A lot of these guys and girls are. The employees are getting frustrated. The money that they’re stealing – it takes triple that to make it back. Not only that (the shoplifting costs gets) passed on to the consumer, because the consumer is going to have to pay for that merchandise that these people are stealing, because they’re raising the prices to make up for the loss.”
Between June 15 and July 29, 85 total E911 calls for shoplifting were recorded on the Rio Arriba E911 Center computer-assisted dispatch (CAD) – one at Big 5, one at CVS, two at O’Reilly Auto, two at Rue21, three at Walgreens, four at Lowe’s Supersave, seven at Dollar General, 10 at Family Dollar, and 55 at Wal-Mart. Complete article
Española Police Department Officer Danny Pacheco said that city police caught a man shoplifting a $300 vacuum cleaner from Wal-Mart on Riverside Drive.
Soon after Pacheco finished summoning the man to court for that shoplifting charge, the man was caught stealing another vacuum cleaner.
“And just walks out the door,” Pacheco said. “He knows that they can’t touch him, they can’t really stop him. He’s a big-sized guy, so he just keeps walking.”
The man is one of the shoplifters city police repeatedly catches.
“He’s a regular,” Pacheco said. “A lot of these guys and girls are. The employees are getting frustrated. The money that they’re stealing – it takes triple that to make it back. Not only that (the shoplifting costs gets) passed on to the consumer, because the consumer is going to have to pay for that merchandise that these people are stealing, because they’re raising the prices to make up for the loss.”
Between June 15 and July 29, 85 total E911 calls for shoplifting were recorded on the Rio Arriba E911 Center computer-assisted dispatch (CAD) – one at Big 5, one at CVS, two at O’Reilly Auto, two at Rue21, three at Walgreens, four at Lowe’s Supersave, seven at Dollar General, 10 at Family Dollar, and 55 at Wal-Mart. Complete article
One stabbed at Village Okla. Walmart 08/11/2018
THE VILLAGE, Okla. – Police are investigating after one person was stabbed Friday night at a Walmart in The Village.
Police responded to the Walmart near Britton Road and N. Penn shortly before 10 p.m. Friday.
One victim was transported to the hospital. Police say their injuries are not life-threatening. Complete article
THE VILLAGE, Okla. – Police are investigating after one person was stabbed Friday night at a Walmart in The Village.
Police responded to the Walmart near Britton Road and N. Penn shortly before 10 p.m. Friday.
One victim was transported to the hospital. Police say their injuries are not life-threatening. Complete article
Two Walmart employees jailed in alleged embezzlement scheme at Owasso Okla. store 08/10/2018
Wanted for shoplifting from Mississippi Walmart 08/10/2018
5 were trying to steal big-screen TVs at Secaucus NJ Walmart, say police 08/10/2018
'Droopy drawers' thief wanted for shoplifting from Winter Haven Fla. Walmart 08/10/2018
Purse stolen from Pa. Walmart 08/10/2018 Richland Township police are asking for help in identifying the woman who stole a purse containing several thousand dollars and a medical device valued at several thousand dollars from a Windber resident who was shopping at Walmart. A woman was shopping alone at the store around 7 p.m. July 20. When she turned her back, another woman wearing a green flannel, long-sleeve shirt and sunglasses snatched her purse from the cart and ran from the store, police Detective Kevin Gaudlip said.
Woman sought for theft incident at Richland Township Pa. Wal-Mart 07/26/2018
Mother, children robbed in Ind. Walmart parking lot 08/10/2018
Man arrested following incident in Brownsville Tx. Walmart parking lot 08/09/2018 Macario Rincon, 47, was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, unlawful restraint and evading arrest.
Jackson County Kansas Sheriff's Office looking to identify Walmart thefts 08/11/2018
Woman sought in theft of merchandise at Wal-Mart at Buffalo Ridge Plaza Fla. 08/11/2018
Hadley Mass. Police asking for help to ID suspect in Walmart theft 08/12/2018
Employee shot, killed in Las Vegas Nevada Walmart parking lot 08/12/2018
According to Las Vegas police, an employee was shot and killed just after 8 p.m. at the Walmart at 5198 Boulder Highway.
Officers say that a man was on his break and decided to go to his car, which was parked in the Walmart parking lot, but when he exited his vehicle to come back into the Walmart an unknown man ran up and fired shots at him.
The employee was pronounced dead at the scene. Complete article
Man dies in shooting outside Walmart in east Las Vegas 08/11/2018
Walmart employee killed outside Las Vegas store identified 08/13/2018
According to Las Vegas police, an employee was shot and killed just after 8 p.m. at the Walmart at 5198 Boulder Highway.
Officers say that a man was on his break and decided to go to his car, which was parked in the Walmart parking lot, but when he exited his vehicle to come back into the Walmart an unknown man ran up and fired shots at him.
The employee was pronounced dead at the scene. Complete article
Man dies in shooting outside Walmart in east Las Vegas 08/11/2018
Walmart employee killed outside Las Vegas store identified 08/13/2018
One teen killed, two others injured in Tulare shooting behind Ca. Walmart 08/11/2018
FRESNO, Calif (KFSN) -- Tulare Police are investigating a shooting that killed one teenager and injured two others early Saturday morning.
Police collected clues just behind the Walmart shopping center near Prosperity and Hillman for a few hours after a midnight call about a shooting.
When officers got there, they say they found three gunshot victims -- ages 16, 17 and 18.
Police say one of them died, but they haven't released updates on the conditions of the other two teens. Complete article
FRESNO, Calif (KFSN) -- Tulare Police are investigating a shooting that killed one teenager and injured two others early Saturday morning.
Police collected clues just behind the Walmart shopping center near Prosperity and Hillman for a few hours after a midnight call about a shooting.
When officers got there, they say they found three gunshot victims -- ages 16, 17 and 18.
Police say one of them died, but they haven't released updates on the conditions of the other two teens. Complete article
Armed Men in Construction Vests Abduct, Rob Woman in Northeast Philadelphia Pa. Walmart Parking Lot, Police Say 08/12/2018
Police are searching for two men who they say abducted a woman at gunpoint at a Northeast Philadelphia Walmart.
The 43-year-old woman was in the parking lot of the Walmart on the 9700 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard Saturday at 4:48 p.m. Suddenly two armed men in yellow construction vests forced her into a vehicle and drove off, police said.
The suspects drove the woman to Cheltenham Avenue and Saul Street. They stole her bank card, exited the vehicle and fled eastbound on Cheltenham Avenue on foot, according to investigators.
The woman was not injured. Police have not released a detailed description of the two men. Complete article
Police are searching for two men who they say abducted a woman at gunpoint at a Northeast Philadelphia Walmart.
The 43-year-old woman was in the parking lot of the Walmart on the 9700 block of East Roosevelt Boulevard Saturday at 4:48 p.m. Suddenly two armed men in yellow construction vests forced her into a vehicle and drove off, police said.
The suspects drove the woman to Cheltenham Avenue and Saul Street. They stole her bank card, exited the vehicle and fled eastbound on Cheltenham Avenue on foot, according to investigators.
The woman was not injured. Police have not released a detailed description of the two men. Complete article
Shoplifting suspect at Texas Walmart arrested after going back for Bible he forgot 08/12/2018
A California man is believed to have stolen from a Wichita Falls Walmart went back to retrieve the Bible he accidentally left behind, officials say.
Walmart employees called police about 10 p.m. Wednesday after Joshua Wilhoit, 27, left the store with about $100 worth of clothes, food and electronics, the Wichita Falls Times Record News reported. Complete article
A California man is believed to have stolen from a Wichita Falls Walmart went back to retrieve the Bible he accidentally left behind, officials say.
Walmart employees called police about 10 p.m. Wednesday after Joshua Wilhoit, 27, left the store with about $100 worth of clothes, food and electronics, the Wichita Falls Times Record News reported. Complete article
Police: Two Molino Men Arrested For Fla. Walmart Theft, One Had A Loaded Gun And Spice 08/13/2018
Two Molino men were charged after an alleged shoplifting incident at a Pensacola Walmart during which one was found with a loaded weapon and spice, according to police.
The Pensacola Police Department responded to a retail theft complaint at the Walmart on Creighton Road after Jonathan David Franklin and Dakota Ray Smith, both 25, allegedly approached a self checkout register with a shopping cart full of merchandise and a Stanley roller luggage-type plastic box. After ringing up items worth about $40 with Smith acting as lookout, Franklin pushed the shopping cart into the foyer of the store, according to a Pensacola Police Department report.
They were stopped by Walmart’s loss prevention staff without paying for $578.53 worth of merchandise, the report states. They were escorted to the store’s loss prevention office. Complete article
Two Molino men were charged after an alleged shoplifting incident at a Pensacola Walmart during which one was found with a loaded weapon and spice, according to police.
The Pensacola Police Department responded to a retail theft complaint at the Walmart on Creighton Road after Jonathan David Franklin and Dakota Ray Smith, both 25, allegedly approached a self checkout register with a shopping cart full of merchandise and a Stanley roller luggage-type plastic box. After ringing up items worth about $40 with Smith acting as lookout, Franklin pushed the shopping cart into the foyer of the store, according to a Pensacola Police Department report.
They were stopped by Walmart’s loss prevention staff without paying for $578.53 worth of merchandise, the report states. They were escorted to the store’s loss prevention office. Complete article
Two sisters charged with stealing items from Fla. Walmart 08/11/2018
BLOTTER: Woman’s alleged crime spree starts at Fla. Walmart, ends with jail 08/13/2018
Do you recognize this Pa. Walmart vacuum thief suspect? 08/12/2018
Walmart robbery under investigation in Kennett, Missouri 08/13/2018
Authorities arrest, charge men spotted at Wood River Ill. Walmart 08/12/2018
Three charged after thefts reported Sunday at Ohio Walmart 08/13/2018
Unknown woman stole thousands from Pa. Walmart shopper, police say 08/10/2018
Duo accused of $3,600 in Wash. Walmart liquor thefts with aid of children 08/10/2018
A Ga. Walmart gunman took her baby-shower cake money and said, Spare me the sob story' 08/13/2018
Cop saw suspected drug activity in Wood River Ill. Wal-Mart parking lot, made arrests 08/1/2018
South Florida woman finds razor blade in handle of Walmart cart 08/13/2018
Faith Ferels thankful cut was minor, believes someone put it there on purpose
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. - A South Florida woman said she cut herself on a razor blade embedded in the handle of her shopping cart while shopping this weekend at a Walmart store in Coral Springs.
Faith Ferels said she didn't think the blade was in the cart when she first grabbed it Sunday from the front of the store in the 3800 block of Turtle Creek Drive. .... She said the managers could have done more to address the situation.
"They didn't take it serious," Ferels said. "I thought, you know, there's always a cop car outside of there, that they would have called a police officer, security, someone to look and try to find how it happened." .....
"It's disturbing that someone would purposely try to injure a customer or associate," Casey Staheli, a spokeswoman for Walmart, said in a statement to Local 10 News. "We take this matter seriously." Complete article
Lawyer: Woman cuts finger on razor blade stuck in Walmart shopping cart 08/19/2018 This is almost certainly a result of shoplifting practices to cut packaging; and the spokeswomen should know this if they share their stories as some other stores do.
Faith Ferels thankful cut was minor, believes someone put it there on purpose
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. - A South Florida woman said she cut herself on a razor blade embedded in the handle of her shopping cart while shopping this weekend at a Walmart store in Coral Springs.
Faith Ferels said she didn't think the blade was in the cart when she first grabbed it Sunday from the front of the store in the 3800 block of Turtle Creek Drive. .... She said the managers could have done more to address the situation.
"They didn't take it serious," Ferels said. "I thought, you know, there's always a cop car outside of there, that they would have called a police officer, security, someone to look and try to find how it happened." .....
"It's disturbing that someone would purposely try to injure a customer or associate," Casey Staheli, a spokeswoman for Walmart, said in a statement to Local 10 News. "We take this matter seriously." Complete article
Lawyer: Woman cuts finger on razor blade stuck in Walmart shopping cart 08/19/2018 This is almost certainly a result of shoplifting practices to cut packaging; and the spokeswomen should know this if they share their stories as some other stores do.
Arrest made after 1 of 2 stabbing victims found at Bellefontaine Ohio Walmart 08/12/2018
BELLEFONTAINE — A man was arrested in connection to a stabbing in a Bellefontaine apartment, where two people had to be flown to area hospitals early Sunday morning, according to a Bellefontaine police report and jail records.
Officers responded to the Walmart, 2281 S. Main St., after one of the victims walked into the grocery entrance of the business around 4:10 a.m. Complete article
BELLEFONTAINE — A man was arrested in connection to a stabbing in a Bellefontaine apartment, where two people had to be flown to area hospitals early Sunday morning, according to a Bellefontaine police report and jail records.
Officers responded to the Walmart, 2281 S. Main St., after one of the victims walked into the grocery entrance of the business around 4:10 a.m. Complete article
PD: Person severely injured after being hit by vehicle at Surprise Ariz. Walmart 08/14/2018 Victim died a week later
SURPRISE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - A person was hospitalized with severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of a Surprise Walmart late Monday night.
Police say officers were dispatched to a Walmart near Greenway and Reems roads for a crash involving a pedestrian. Complete article
Driver accused of intentionally hitting man with car outside Walmart in Surprise Ariz. 08/14/2018
Man hit by car in Surprise Walmart parking lot dies from injuries 08/20/2018 A man who was hit by a car, which police say was driven by his stepdaughter's boyfriend, in a Walmart parking lot has died of his injuries, according to Surprise police.
SURPRISE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - A person was hospitalized with severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of a Surprise Walmart late Monday night.
Police say officers were dispatched to a Walmart near Greenway and Reems roads for a crash involving a pedestrian. Complete article
Driver accused of intentionally hitting man with car outside Walmart in Surprise Ariz. 08/14/2018
Man hit by car in Surprise Walmart parking lot dies from injuries 08/20/2018 A man who was hit by a car, which police say was driven by his stepdaughter's boyfriend, in a Walmart parking lot has died of his injuries, according to Surprise police.
Think Alabama has more Walmart stores than any other state? You're wrong 08/13/2018 However, on a per capita basis, it is either first or very close; all the states with more Walmarts also have higher population.
Love it or hate it, just about everyone has gone to Walmart. That's easier in some states than others, however.
Stacker recently used data from Walmart's corporate site to rank the states based on the number of Walmart locations. Here's what they found:
51. Washington, D.C.
Total Walmart stores: 3
12. Alabama
Total Walmart stores: 145
1. Texas
Total Walmart stores: 599 Complete article
Love it or hate it, just about everyone has gone to Walmart. That's easier in some states than others, however.
Stacker recently used data from Walmart's corporate site to rank the states based on the number of Walmart locations. Here's what they found:
51. Washington, D.C.
Total Walmart stores: 3
12. Alabama
Total Walmart stores: 145
1. Texas
Total Walmart stores: 599 Complete article
Suspect arrested after stabbing at Walmart in Lacey Wash., police say 08/13/2018
A man was arrested early Monday after police say he stabbed a Walmart employee at the Lacey story on Galaxy Drive Northeast.
The incident happened shortly after 2 a.m. Monday while the employee was on break. Lacey police Det. Jon Mason said the suspect approached the man, accused him of being involved with the suspect’s wife or girlfriend and then stabbed him.
The victim was taken to Providence St. Peter Hospital and is expected to recover, Mason said. He told police he did not know the suspect. Complete article
A man was arrested early Monday after police say he stabbed a Walmart employee at the Lacey story on Galaxy Drive Northeast.
The incident happened shortly after 2 a.m. Monday while the employee was on break. Lacey police Det. Jon Mason said the suspect approached the man, accused him of being involved with the suspect’s wife or girlfriend and then stabbed him.
The victim was taken to Providence St. Peter Hospital and is expected to recover, Mason said. He told police he did not know the suspect. Complete article
Photos released of NC Walmart shoplifting suspect 08/14/2018
Woman accused of lying about abduction attempt at Marion Ohio Walmart 08/13/2018
Man arrested after riding hover-board in NC Walmart 08/13/2018
Parks man accused of stealing from Pa. Walmart after being ordered to stay out of store 08/13/2018
Nebraska Walmart Burglar’s change of plea continued a second time 08/14/2018
Okla. HD 99 runoff: Ajay Pittman offers alternate theories on Walmart shoplifting conviction 08/14/2018
Salina man, woman accused of stealing items from Kansas Walmart 08/14/2018
Police: Several shot following dispute in Walmart checkout lines in Pennsylvania 08/14/2018
CHELTENHAM, Pennsylvania -- A man pulled a gun during a dispute with another customer in Walmart checkout lines near Philadelphia and opened fire, wounding several people before fleeing but was later arrested after crashing into a police vehicle, police said Tuesday night.
All victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the gunfire reported just after 6 p.m. Tuesday in the crowded store at the Cedarbrook Plaza Shopping Center, Cheltenham Township Chief of Police John Frye said.
Frye said the gunfire started after some type of altercation between customers in separate lines near the cash register, when "words were exchanged" and the suspect pulled a gun from his female companion's waistband and fired "at least 10 shots." Complete article
Suspect in Cheltenham Walmart shooting: "I'm sorry" 08/15/2018
Eight injured at Walmart in Pennsylvania after shooting in checkout lines 08/15/2018
CHELTENHAM, Pennsylvania -- A man pulled a gun during a dispute with another customer in Walmart checkout lines near Philadelphia and opened fire, wounding several people before fleeing but was later arrested after crashing into a police vehicle, police said Tuesday night.
All victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the gunfire reported just after 6 p.m. Tuesday in the crowded store at the Cedarbrook Plaza Shopping Center, Cheltenham Township Chief of Police John Frye said.
Frye said the gunfire started after some type of altercation between customers in separate lines near the cash register, when "words were exchanged" and the suspect pulled a gun from his female companion's waistband and fired "at least 10 shots." Complete article
Suspect in Cheltenham Walmart shooting: "I'm sorry" 08/15/2018
Eight injured at Walmart in Pennsylvania after shooting in checkout lines 08/15/2018
Man in disguise robs 2 Walmart stores in less than 20 minutes 08/14/2018
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Authorities are looking for the man who robbed at least two Walmart stores Tuesday morning.
According to the Cobb County Police Department, the suspect walked into the Walmart on Barrett Parkway at 10:59 a.m. and went to the check cashing station. The suspect gave the employee a note demanding money.
After getting some cash, the man grabbed the note, walked out of the store and left in a white car. Complete article
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Authorities are looking for the man who robbed at least two Walmart stores Tuesday morning.
According to the Cobb County Police Department, the suspect walked into the Walmart on Barrett Parkway at 10:59 a.m. and went to the check cashing station. The suspect gave the employee a note demanding money.
After getting some cash, the man grabbed the note, walked out of the store and left in a white car. Complete article
Waterville Me. police increase patrol near Walmart over harassment reports 08/14/2018
WATERVILLE — Police have increased their patrol presence at Waterville Commons and Elm Plaza after receiving reports of suspicious men harassing women in the Walmart parking lot.
Deputy Chief Bill Bonney said the department received several calls Monday and were notified of posts on Facebook detailing the harassment.
One woman warned other women and told them to pay attention while shopping in Walmart because a man had approached her in the parking lot while she was with her two daughters and began asking her “strange questions” including asking her for her phone number and whether the woman’s husband was “chocolate,” and, if not, that she should “invest in one.” Complete article
WATERVILLE — Police have increased their patrol presence at Waterville Commons and Elm Plaza after receiving reports of suspicious men harassing women in the Walmart parking lot.
Deputy Chief Bill Bonney said the department received several calls Monday and were notified of posts on Facebook detailing the harassment.
One woman warned other women and told them to pay attention while shopping in Walmart because a man had approached her in the parking lot while she was with her two daughters and began asking her “strange questions” including asking her for her phone number and whether the woman’s husband was “chocolate,” and, if not, that she should “invest in one.” Complete article
Tumwater Wash. Walmart carjacking victim speaks from hospital after given little chance to live 08/14/2018
KIRO 7 got exclusive video hearing from the grandfather who was randomly shot outside the Tumwater Walmart in June. Rickey Fievez was given little chance to live after the suspect, Tim Day, tried to carjack him and then shot him, officials said. David George, a trained EMT, shot and killed the suspect and then helped Rickey Fievez survive.
“I just want to thank everyone for their prayers,” Rickey Fievez said in a video taken this week that his son, Tyler Fievez, shared with KIRO 7.
Eight weeks after the shooting, Rickey Fieviz is showing great progress at Harborview Medical Center.
“We were told that he wasn’t going to make it,” Tyler Fievez told KIRO 7 anchor John Knicely outside the Tumwater Walmart on Tuesday. “They said he was going to be a quadriplegic the rest of his life, he’ll never be able to talk, move.” Complete article
KIRO 7 got exclusive video hearing from the grandfather who was randomly shot outside the Tumwater Walmart in June. Rickey Fievez was given little chance to live after the suspect, Tim Day, tried to carjack him and then shot him, officials said. David George, a trained EMT, shot and killed the suspect and then helped Rickey Fievez survive.
“I just want to thank everyone for their prayers,” Rickey Fievez said in a video taken this week that his son, Tyler Fievez, shared with KIRO 7.
Eight weeks after the shooting, Rickey Fieviz is showing great progress at Harborview Medical Center.
“We were told that he wasn’t going to make it,” Tyler Fievez told KIRO 7 anchor John Knicely outside the Tumwater Walmart on Tuesday. “They said he was going to be a quadriplegic the rest of his life, he’ll never be able to talk, move.” Complete article
Mich. Walmart cashier accused of pilfering from the till 08/14/2018
Chesterfield Va. Police seek help identifying Walmart larceny suspect 08/14/2018
Walmart Thief Caught At Gas Station: New Lenox Ill. Cops 08/14/2018
Group scams money from Wy. Walmart over weekend 08/14/2018
Geneseo woman accused of using children to steal from NY Walmart 08/14/2018
Woman Attacked Near Fall River Mass. Wal-Mart 08/15/2018 Police are searching for a man they say followed a woman out of a Fall River Wal-Mart and assaulted her, leaving her injured.
Fla. Walmart evacuated due to smoke from freezer malfunction 08/15/2018
Burlington Wisc. Police searching for suspects who stole $60,000 worth of smartphones from Walmart 08/15/2018
Severely emaciated dog reportedly found in Walmart parking lot in Hempfield Township Pa. 08/15/2018
Springfield Missouri woman sues Walmart after 'rampant' gift card scam. Here's what to look for 08/15/2018
A Springfield woman did not notice anything odd about the $25 Walmart gift cards she purchased in December for her niece and nephew.
It wasn't until after Christmas when the woman's niece tried to redeem the card that it became clear something was wrong.
According to a class-action lawsuit filed Monday in federal court, the Springfield woman had fallen victim to a common scam.
Here's how the lawsuit describes the scheme: criminals remove security tape from the back of the gift cards, then photograph the PIN number and replace the tape with a similar-looking product.
After the cards have been purchased but before they have been given out as gifts, the criminals will activate the cards and make purchases on Walmart.com. Complete article
A Springfield woman did not notice anything odd about the $25 Walmart gift cards she purchased in December for her niece and nephew.
It wasn't until after Christmas when the woman's niece tried to redeem the card that it became clear something was wrong.
According to a class-action lawsuit filed Monday in federal court, the Springfield woman had fallen victim to a common scam.
Here's how the lawsuit describes the scheme: criminals remove security tape from the back of the gift cards, then photograph the PIN number and replace the tape with a similar-looking product.
After the cards have been purchased but before they have been given out as gifts, the criminals will activate the cards and make purchases on Walmart.com. Complete article
Walmart spending spree fueled by 'grandparents scam,' cops say 08/15/2018
The wide-ranging tentacles of a notorious and popular scam reached from South Florida to Missouri — and cost a worried grandparent $3,500, according to Coconut Creek police.
For the scammers, it was as simple as a couple of telephone calls.
The first was as unexpected as it was troubling to the woman in Missouri.
The caller said he was a DEA agent. Your grandson has been arrested and needs $2,000 for bail money.
The grandmother was a 78-year-old woman, police said.
The DEA agent was as phony as his story.
He told the woman to purchase $2,000 in gift cards and then give him the card’s verification numbers. Complete article
The wide-ranging tentacles of a notorious and popular scam reached from South Florida to Missouri — and cost a worried grandparent $3,500, according to Coconut Creek police.
For the scammers, it was as simple as a couple of telephone calls.
The first was as unexpected as it was troubling to the woman in Missouri.
The caller said he was a DEA agent. Your grandson has been arrested and needs $2,000 for bail money.
The grandmother was a 78-year-old woman, police said.
The DEA agent was as phony as his story.
He told the woman to purchase $2,000 in gift cards and then give him the card’s verification numbers. Complete article
We shopped at Whole Foods and Walmart to see which curbside pickup service is better — and the winner is clear 08/15/2018 But they make you scroll down through articles and pictures because this is an obvious ad disguised as news from a source that usually does a better job.
Walmart is one of the worst-performing Dow stocks this year, and now could be the perfect time to buy 08/15/2018
Caught on Camera: Wichita man confronts shoplifters at Greenwich & Kellogg Wichita Kansas Walmart 08/15/2018
Ellen DeGeneres launches clothing line at Walmart 08/16/2018 When celebrities take a cut they have less money for manufacturing and consumers get screwed.
$5K Walmart Grant Boosts Tenn. Rescue Squad's Animal Rescue Efforts 08/16/2018
Hadley Mass. Police asking for help to ID suspect in Walmart theft 08/16/2018
Walmart's brick-and-mortar stores could give it an edge over Amazon, ex-Walmart US CEO says 08/16/2018
Recall alert: 235,000 hair dryers sold by Walmart, Amazon pose burn and fire hazard 08/16/2018
Xtava LLC, a domestic distributor of Chinese-made hair dryers, is voluntarily recalling a quarter-million units following hundreds of reports of dangerous overheating.
CPSC: Burns and shocks reported by 20 people
The recall involves Allure and Allure Pro 2200W ionic ceramic hair dryers that were sold on Amazon.com, eBay.com, Walmart.com, Xtava.com, Groupon.com and other websites from October 2014 through August 2018 for between $15 and $60.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports Xtava has received 193 reports of the hair dryers “overheating, melting, exploding or catching fire.” That included 18 reports of burns and two reports of the hair dryers causing a minor electrical shock. Complete article
Xtava LLC, a domestic distributor of Chinese-made hair dryers, is voluntarily recalling a quarter-million units following hundreds of reports of dangerous overheating.
CPSC: Burns and shocks reported by 20 people
The recall involves Allure and Allure Pro 2200W ionic ceramic hair dryers that were sold on Amazon.com, eBay.com, Walmart.com, Xtava.com, Groupon.com and other websites from October 2014 through August 2018 for between $15 and $60.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports Xtava has received 193 reports of the hair dryers “overheating, melting, exploding or catching fire.” That included 18 reports of burns and two reports of the hair dryers causing a minor electrical shock. Complete article
Market Snapshot: Dow on track for best day in 4 months, boosted by Walmart and Cisco 08/16/2018
U.S. stocks rallied to close higher Thursday, with the Dow having its best day in four months, on strong corporate earnings from Walmart Inc. and Cisco Systems Inc. News that the U.S. and China are prepared to resume trade talks next week also bolstered investors’ sentiment. Complete article
U.S. stocks rallied to close higher Thursday, with the Dow having its best day in four months, on strong corporate earnings from Walmart Inc. and Cisco Systems Inc. News that the U.S. and China are prepared to resume trade talks next week also bolstered investors’ sentiment. Complete article
Is Walmart's tech investment in San Diego a sign of bigger things to come? 08/16/2018
A technology company moving from a dated 9,000 square-foot office to a modern 30,000 square-foot space usually doesn’t portend a major shift in San Diego’s corporate dynamics. But when that company is the nation’s largest retailer and its motivation is rooted in out-recruiting its biggest rival, both of which previously ignored the region, then a sea change seems in the works.
Such are the talent wars brewing behind the scenes in San Diego with Walmart pumping money into growing its local Walmart Labs office as it combats the threat of employee attrition to seemingly sexier technology outfits in town, namely Amazon. Complete article
A technology company moving from a dated 9,000 square-foot office to a modern 30,000 square-foot space usually doesn’t portend a major shift in San Diego’s corporate dynamics. But when that company is the nation’s largest retailer and its motivation is rooted in out-recruiting its biggest rival, both of which previously ignored the region, then a sea change seems in the works.
Such are the talent wars brewing behind the scenes in San Diego with Walmart pumping money into growing its local Walmart Labs office as it combats the threat of employee attrition to seemingly sexier technology outfits in town, namely Amazon. Complete article
NM Walmart customer poked with needle inside toilet paper dispenser 08/15/2018
GALLUP, N.M. – There’s only one Walmart in Gallup, New Mexico.
In fact, it’s the only Walmart for 50 miles. As a result, hundreds, even thousands of people pass through every day.
Richard Werner was recently one of those thousands of everyday customers.
“August 9th. I jumped off the bus to do a transfer. Had to use the restroom at Walmart here in Gallup, New Mexico,” Werner said.
Little did he know that he'd end up with this little wound that's led to bigger problems.
“Went in to do my business and when I reached up to get tissue paper to wipe, basically I got stuck by a dirty needle,” Werner said.
He snapped photos of the bathroom.
“At first I thought maybe there was some plastic or something. Kind of sharp teeth down there to rip the toilet paper off," he said. "And then I was like, 'What the heck, I'm bleeding,' and there was that needle sticking out." .....
“The bathroom was filthy," Werner said. "There was tissue on the ground. Trash can dispensers were full of paper. Didn't look like anyone had cleaned it." Complete article
GALLUP, N.M. – There’s only one Walmart in Gallup, New Mexico.
In fact, it’s the only Walmart for 50 miles. As a result, hundreds, even thousands of people pass through every day.
Richard Werner was recently one of those thousands of everyday customers.
“August 9th. I jumped off the bus to do a transfer. Had to use the restroom at Walmart here in Gallup, New Mexico,” Werner said.
Little did he know that he'd end up with this little wound that's led to bigger problems.
“Went in to do my business and when I reached up to get tissue paper to wipe, basically I got stuck by a dirty needle,” Werner said.
He snapped photos of the bathroom.
“At first I thought maybe there was some plastic or something. Kind of sharp teeth down there to rip the toilet paper off," he said. "And then I was like, 'What the heck, I'm bleeding,' and there was that needle sticking out." .....
“The bathroom was filthy," Werner said. "There was tissue on the ground. Trash can dispensers were full of paper. Didn't look like anyone had cleaned it." Complete article
Walmart And Others Offer Workers Payday Loan Alternative 08/16/2018
Even in a strong economy, many Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Forty percent don't have $400 to cover an emergency expense, such as a car repair. And many working-class people turn to payday loans or other costly ways to borrow money. But more companies are stepping in to help their workers with a much cheaper way to get some emergency cash.
Startup companies that offer better options for workers are partnering with all kinds of businesses — from giants like Walmart to little fried chicken restaurants.
"This is where it all happens; this is kitchen here," says cook Keith Brown as he walks past the ovens and big bowls of flour at Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Richmond, Va. He and the crew are gearing up for the lunchtime rush. Complete article
Even in a strong economy, many Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Forty percent don't have $400 to cover an emergency expense, such as a car repair. And many working-class people turn to payday loans or other costly ways to borrow money. But more companies are stepping in to help their workers with a much cheaper way to get some emergency cash.
Startup companies that offer better options for workers are partnering with all kinds of businesses — from giants like Walmart to little fried chicken restaurants.
"This is where it all happens; this is kitchen here," says cook Keith Brown as he walks past the ovens and big bowls of flour at Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Richmond, Va. He and the crew are gearing up for the lunchtime rush. Complete article
Sebastian Fla. Walmart employees didn’t call 911 about accident 08/16/2018
SEBASTIAN, Florida – When a woman crashed her car into a tree on the access road to the Sebastian Walmart, employees allegedly didn’t call 911, according to a witness.
Vance Lee, a country singer visiting Sebastian, was heading to Walmart Tuesday morning at approximately 4:00 a.m. on his bicycle when he saw a crash involving a Mercury Mariner. The vehicle hit a tree on the access road to Walmart.
“I discovered a grey Mercury Mariner had jumped the curb and slammed into a tree with one female occupant. She was moving, but after determining that there was no further imminent danger – the engine was destroyed, and I noticed no fuel spill, I called 911,” Lee told Sebastian Daily.
The Sebastian Police Department and fire rescue determined that the woman had a medical incident that caused the crash.
“I then proceeded to the store and asked several employees had they knew about the crash. It was a vehicle into a tree I was sure they did. I was astounded to find they had heard it – possibly witnessed it, but the employees thought it was probably a drunk driving incident and furthermore, they had been instructed not to call 911,” Lee explained.
Lee said that an employee allegedly told him “Sebastian Police charge for responding to the store.” Complete article
SEBASTIAN, Florida – When a woman crashed her car into a tree on the access road to the Sebastian Walmart, employees allegedly didn’t call 911, according to a witness.
Vance Lee, a country singer visiting Sebastian, was heading to Walmart Tuesday morning at approximately 4:00 a.m. on his bicycle when he saw a crash involving a Mercury Mariner. The vehicle hit a tree on the access road to Walmart.
“I discovered a grey Mercury Mariner had jumped the curb and slammed into a tree with one female occupant. She was moving, but after determining that there was no further imminent danger – the engine was destroyed, and I noticed no fuel spill, I called 911,” Lee told Sebastian Daily.
The Sebastian Police Department and fire rescue determined that the woman had a medical incident that caused the crash.
“I then proceeded to the store and asked several employees had they knew about the crash. It was a vehicle into a tree I was sure they did. I was astounded to find they had heard it – possibly witnessed it, but the employees thought it was probably a drunk driving incident and furthermore, they had been instructed not to call 911,” Lee explained.
Lee said that an employee allegedly told him “Sebastian Police charge for responding to the store.” Complete article
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Ga. receives gift from Walmart, Sam’s Club 08/16/2018 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta recently received more than $1.2 million from funds raised by Walmart and Sam’s Club in 2017, according to a press release. The gift supports Children’s Center for Advanced Pediatrics, which opened its doors on July 24, as well as the patients who receive care in the new building. Walmart’s gift was a result of its cumulative 2017 fundraising efforts, including its register campaign which returns on Aug. 27. Walmart and Sam’s Club will kick off their five-week register campaign on August 27 encouraging customers to make donations to their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, including Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in the Atlanta area.
Man bought Xbox at Tx. Walmart using cards stolen from Fort Worth fitness center, police say 08/16/2018
McMinn County Tenn. man who drew gun on deputies in Walmart gets 80-year prison sentence 08/16/2018
Bomb threat prompts evacuation of El Mirage Ariz. Walmart 08/17/2018
Bank inside Farmington NM Walmart robbed, suspect arrested 08/17/2018
Police: Man makes death threat, flashes concealed firearm after Cocoa Fla. Walmart argument 08/17/2018
An argument between customers at the Clearlake Road Walmart ended when a man threatened another man and his mother with a gun before being arrested Wednesday, according to police reports.
Gary Sloan, 66, was following closely while walking behind a woman in the parking lot before she moved over to let him go, police said. While doing this, she remarked "Excuse you" to Sloan, sparking an argument.
"Excuse you, why are you being a smart [expletive] to me?" Sloan replied to the woman, according to arrest reports. "I didn't do anything."
When the woman told him he had been riding her heels, Sloan told the man with her, "You need to control your woman."
"That's my mom, you [expletive]," the man told Sloan, police said.
At that point, the Cocoa man reached toward his waistband and told the two, "You better watch your language or you may not live much longer," arrest reports state. Complete article
An argument between customers at the Clearlake Road Walmart ended when a man threatened another man and his mother with a gun before being arrested Wednesday, according to police reports.
Gary Sloan, 66, was following closely while walking behind a woman in the parking lot before she moved over to let him go, police said. While doing this, she remarked "Excuse you" to Sloan, sparking an argument.
"Excuse you, why are you being a smart [expletive] to me?" Sloan replied to the woman, according to arrest reports. "I didn't do anything."
When the woman told him he had been riding her heels, Sloan told the man with her, "You need to control your woman."
"That's my mom, you [expletive]," the man told Sloan, police said.
At that point, the Cocoa man reached toward his waistband and told the two, "You better watch your language or you may not live much longer," arrest reports state. Complete article
Person wanted for questioning in Florence SC Walmart shoplifting incident 08/17/2018
Two arrested in multi-state Arkansas, Okla. Missouri Walmart thefts 08/18/2018
Nothing found after bomb threat at Peoria Ariz. Walmart, police say 08/19/2018
Police investigate theft of steaks from SC Walmart 08/19/2018
Argument over Ga. Walmart parking space leaves 1 dead; suspect ID’d 08/19/2018
An argument over a parking space turned deadly Sunday night outside a crowded metro Atlanta Walmart, Channel 2 Action News reported.
A man was fatally shot about 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Walmart on Scenic Highway in Snellville. Police arrested Troy Dennis Hunte, 27, of Grayson, on a charge of voluntary manslaughter, according to the news station.
Authorities have not identified the victim.
According to Channel 2, witnesses said the shooter and the 49-year-old victim argued about a parking space before the gunfire erupted. A single shot was fired, police said.
The scene was so chaotic, shoppers told the news station that families became separated. Some believed there was an active shooter situation, Channel 2 reported. Complete article
Bosnian War survivor identified as victim in Walmart parking lot shooting 08/20/2018
Crosswalk dispute led to deadly Walmart shooting in Gwinnett, police say 08/29/2018
An argument over a parking space turned deadly Sunday night outside a crowded metro Atlanta Walmart, Channel 2 Action News reported.
A man was fatally shot about 5:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Walmart on Scenic Highway in Snellville. Police arrested Troy Dennis Hunte, 27, of Grayson, on a charge of voluntary manslaughter, according to the news station.
Authorities have not identified the victim.
According to Channel 2, witnesses said the shooter and the 49-year-old victim argued about a parking space before the gunfire erupted. A single shot was fired, police said.
The scene was so chaotic, shoppers told the news station that families became separated. Some believed there was an active shooter situation, Channel 2 reported. Complete article
Bosnian War survivor identified as victim in Walmart parking lot shooting 08/20/2018
Crosswalk dispute led to deadly Walmart shooting in Gwinnett, police say 08/29/2018
Who is the Bible study group 'shopping' for members at Walmart? 08/19/2018
For months, people have been approaching shoppers at stores across the Buffalo Niagara market, striking up conversations with them, then inviting them to Bible studies at their church to learn about a holy figure they call "God the Mother."
The encounters at places like Wegmans and Walmart have prompted viral social media posts, frightened calls to police and wild rumors.
But if you ask members of the World Mission Society Church of God, they'll tell you they're simply devoted members of an Amherst church trying to share their faith.
And these days, they say, stores are where it's easy to strike up a conversation.
The World Mission Society Church of God was founded in South Korea in the 1960s. Members believe that Jesus Christ returned to Earth in the form of Christ Ahn Sahng-hong, a Korean man, and God the Mother Jang Gil-ja, a still-living Korean woman. Though its Millersport Highway congregation has just 50 members, the religious movement claims more than 7,000 churches and 1 million members around the globe. Complete article
For months, people have been approaching shoppers at stores across the Buffalo Niagara market, striking up conversations with them, then inviting them to Bible studies at their church to learn about a holy figure they call "God the Mother."
The encounters at places like Wegmans and Walmart have prompted viral social media posts, frightened calls to police and wild rumors.
But if you ask members of the World Mission Society Church of God, they'll tell you they're simply devoted members of an Amherst church trying to share their faith.
And these days, they say, stores are where it's easy to strike up a conversation.
The World Mission Society Church of God was founded in South Korea in the 1960s. Members believe that Jesus Christ returned to Earth in the form of Christ Ahn Sahng-hong, a Korean man, and God the Mother Jang Gil-ja, a still-living Korean woman. Though its Millersport Highway congregation has just 50 members, the religious movement claims more than 7,000 churches and 1 million members around the globe. Complete article
Walmart Parts Ways With Another High-Ranking Female Executive 08/17/2018
Walmart Inc. is losing one of its highest-ranking female executives, a blow to the retailer’s decade-long effort to promote women into senior leadership roles.
Marybeth Hays, who had served as executive vice president of consumables and health and wellness for just over a year, will leave the company in January, according to an internal memo sent Friday from U.S. chief Greg Foran. Hays joined Walmart in 2009 from Lowe’s Cos. and had risen quickly up the ranks, but was sidelined when the company named a former Humana Inc. executive to run the health-care unit last month.
Her exit illustrates Walmart’s struggles to hold onto high-profile female executives. While the retailer recently elevated Judith McKenna to run its international business, last year it lost Sam’s Club chief Rosalind Brewer, who’s now at Starbucks Corp. Many of the women in senior executive roles at Walmart are in areas like human resources and legal, such as Rachel Brand, who left the Justice Department to head global governance earlier this year. Hays was one of the few in an operational role, which is the natural path to the corner office at a retailer. Complete article
Walmart Inc. is losing one of its highest-ranking female executives, a blow to the retailer’s decade-long effort to promote women into senior leadership roles.
Marybeth Hays, who had served as executive vice president of consumables and health and wellness for just over a year, will leave the company in January, according to an internal memo sent Friday from U.S. chief Greg Foran. Hays joined Walmart in 2009 from Lowe’s Cos. and had risen quickly up the ranks, but was sidelined when the company named a former Humana Inc. executive to run the health-care unit last month.
Her exit illustrates Walmart’s struggles to hold onto high-profile female executives. While the retailer recently elevated Judith McKenna to run its international business, last year it lost Sam’s Club chief Rosalind Brewer, who’s now at Starbucks Corp. Many of the women in senior executive roles at Walmart are in areas like human resources and legal, such as Rachel Brand, who left the Justice Department to head global governance earlier this year. Hays was one of the few in an operational role, which is the natural path to the corner office at a retailer. Complete article
Time to Sell Walmart 08/18/2018
Walmart’s online division is growing like Amazon.com, sparking big gains for shares. But the Bentonville, Ark. giant could soon begin exhibiting another Amazon trait: increased earnings risk, as it sacrifices profit margins for growth. Overseas trade scuffles add to that risk. Time to sell.
Barron’s recommended shares of Walmart (ticker: WMT) at around $79 nearly a year ago (“Wal-Mart Gets Back On the Growth Track,” Oct. 7, 2017). We liked that the company’s purchase of Jet.com has infused it with more online entrepreneurialism. Groceries were flourishing, and there was plenty of room to expand online ordering and curbside pickup services.
Early this year, when the shares tiptoed across $100, we advised readers to hang on (“Still Time to Shop Walmart Shares,” Jan. 20). After all, there were lavish tax cuts ahead to be turned into shareholder treats. Complete article
Walmart’s online division is growing like Amazon.com, sparking big gains for shares. But the Bentonville, Ark. giant could soon begin exhibiting another Amazon trait: increased earnings risk, as it sacrifices profit margins for growth. Overseas trade scuffles add to that risk. Time to sell.
Barron’s recommended shares of Walmart (ticker: WMT) at around $79 nearly a year ago (“Wal-Mart Gets Back On the Growth Track,” Oct. 7, 2017). We liked that the company’s purchase of Jet.com has infused it with more online entrepreneurialism. Groceries were flourishing, and there was plenty of room to expand online ordering and curbside pickup services.
Early this year, when the shares tiptoed across $100, we advised readers to hang on (“Still Time to Shop Walmart Shares,” Jan. 20). After all, there were lavish tax cuts ahead to be turned into shareholder treats. Complete article
Walmart Phasing out Paint Removal Products with Methylene Chloride and NMP 08/20/2018
25 used automobile batteries stolen from Arnold Missouri Walmart 08/19/2018
Columbia County Sheriff's Office needs your help identifying shoplifter at Grovetown Ga. Walmart 08/20/2018
Walmart joins other retailers with ban on deadly paint removers 08/20/2018
They’re Falsely Accused of Shoplifting, but Retailers Demand Penalties 08/20/2018
Walmart and other companies are using aggressive legal tactics to get the money back, demanding payments even when people haven’t been convicted of wrongdoing.
MOBILE, Ala. — Crystal Thompson was at home watching the Rose Bowl parade when a county sheriff came to arrest her for shoplifting from the local Walmart.
Ms. Thompson, 43, was baffled and scared. An agoraphobic, she had not shopped at a Walmart in more than a year. She was taken to a Mobile jail, searched, held in a small room and required to remove her false teeth, something she didn’t even do in front of her husband.
Four days after she returned home, the letters from Walmart’s lawyer started to arrive. The lawyer demanded that Ms. Thompson pay the company $200 or face a possible lawsuit. She received three letters over two months in early 2016.
Shoplifting is an intractable problem for retailers, costing stores more than $17 billion a year, according to an industry estimate. To get the money back, many companies employ aggressive legal tactics and take advantage of loosely written state laws, pushing for restitution even when people have not been convicted of wrongdoing. ...
In many states, retailers do not have to return the money they collect if the cases are ultimately dismissed or the people are cleared. A Walmart executive, in a court deposition, acknowledged that the company did not follow up to check on whether people it sought money from had been convicted of shoplifting.
Walmart and other companies have created well-oiled operations, hiring law firms to send tens of thousands of letters a year. Walmart set a collection goal of about $6 million in 2016 for one of its go-to firms, Palmer Reifler & Associates, according to a court paper filed as part of a lawsuit Ms. Thompson brought against the retailer. The firm also pointed out to Walmart that minors tended to pay off more frequently, the filing said. Complete article
Walmart and other companies are using aggressive legal tactics to get the money back, demanding payments even when people haven’t been convicted of wrongdoing.
MOBILE, Ala. — Crystal Thompson was at home watching the Rose Bowl parade when a county sheriff came to arrest her for shoplifting from the local Walmart.
Ms. Thompson, 43, was baffled and scared. An agoraphobic, she had not shopped at a Walmart in more than a year. She was taken to a Mobile jail, searched, held in a small room and required to remove her false teeth, something she didn’t even do in front of her husband.
Four days after she returned home, the letters from Walmart’s lawyer started to arrive. The lawyer demanded that Ms. Thompson pay the company $200 or face a possible lawsuit. She received three letters over two months in early 2016.
Shoplifting is an intractable problem for retailers, costing stores more than $17 billion a year, according to an industry estimate. To get the money back, many companies employ aggressive legal tactics and take advantage of loosely written state laws, pushing for restitution even when people have not been convicted of wrongdoing. ...
In many states, retailers do not have to return the money they collect if the cases are ultimately dismissed or the people are cleared. A Walmart executive, in a court deposition, acknowledged that the company did not follow up to check on whether people it sought money from had been convicted of shoplifting.
Walmart and other companies have created well-oiled operations, hiring law firms to send tens of thousands of letters a year. Walmart set a collection goal of about $6 million in 2016 for one of its go-to firms, Palmer Reifler & Associates, according to a court paper filed as part of a lawsuit Ms. Thompson brought against the retailer. The firm also pointed out to Walmart that minors tended to pay off more frequently, the filing said. Complete article
Body found in parking lot at Winder Ga. Walmart 08/20/2018
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body that was found Monday night at a Walmart in Winder.
Maj. Ryan Sears said the body was found in the parking lot of the Walmart located at 440 Atlanta Highway. Officials are not releasing any additional information at this time because the investigation is ongoing. Complete article
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body that was found Monday night at a Walmart in Winder.
Maj. Ryan Sears said the body was found in the parking lot of the Walmart located at 440 Atlanta Highway. Officials are not releasing any additional information at this time because the investigation is ongoing. Complete article
One airlifted after rollover crash in Mass. Walmart parking lot 08/20/2018
ABINGTON, Mass. — An elderly man was airlifted to a Boston hospital after a rollover accident in the Walmart parking lot Monday, Wicked Local/Abington reported.
The accident left a silver pickup truck on its roof about 25 yards from the entrance to the store at 777 Brockton Ave. at noon.
Abington firefighters extricated the victim, reported as an 83-year-old man, from the vehicle, which sustained heavy damage to its roof. Complete article
ABINGTON, Mass. — An elderly man was airlifted to a Boston hospital after a rollover accident in the Walmart parking lot Monday, Wicked Local/Abington reported.
The accident left a silver pickup truck on its roof about 25 yards from the entrance to the store at 777 Brockton Ave. at noon.
Abington firefighters extricated the victim, reported as an 83-year-old man, from the vehicle, which sustained heavy damage to its roof. Complete article
Nacogdoches man in custody following high-speed chase from Angelina Tx. Walmart to Nacogdoches County 08/20/2018
A Nacogdoches man was taken into custody Friday night following a shoplifting incident at Walmart that sparked a 24-minute high-speed chase from Angelina to Nacogdoches County, according to a press release from Jessica Pebsworth, Lufkin Police Department media relations specialist.
Lufkin Police were called to Walmart for a theft in progress around 6:30 p.m. Friday when Leslie Jackson, 45, of Nacogdoches, took a television out of the box and was walking toward the Garden Center, Pebsworth said. Loss prevention attempted to stop Jackson, but he continued walking out and was in the parking lot when an officer arrived.
The officer attempted to speak to Jackson, but Jackson told him, “I already talked to them,” and continued to walk away, according to Pebsworth. Jackson then got into a maroon Chevy Cruze, where a female passenger was waiting, and took off out of the parking lot at a high rate of speed, ignoring the officer, Pebsworth said.
Jackson drove through the Sam's parking lot around Outback Steakhouse and turned right on Daniel McCall. He then took a left on College Drive and a right on South First Street before making a U-turn on South First Street and continuing north, reaching speeds well in excess of 100 mph, Pebsworth said. Complete article
A Nacogdoches man was taken into custody Friday night following a shoplifting incident at Walmart that sparked a 24-minute high-speed chase from Angelina to Nacogdoches County, according to a press release from Jessica Pebsworth, Lufkin Police Department media relations specialist.
Lufkin Police were called to Walmart for a theft in progress around 6:30 p.m. Friday when Leslie Jackson, 45, of Nacogdoches, took a television out of the box and was walking toward the Garden Center, Pebsworth said. Loss prevention attempted to stop Jackson, but he continued walking out and was in the parking lot when an officer arrived.
The officer attempted to speak to Jackson, but Jackson told him, “I already talked to them,” and continued to walk away, according to Pebsworth. Jackson then got into a maroon Chevy Cruze, where a female passenger was waiting, and took off out of the parking lot at a high rate of speed, ignoring the officer, Pebsworth said.
Jackson drove through the Sam's parking lot around Outback Steakhouse and turned right on Daniel McCall. He then took a left on College Drive and a right on South First Street before making a U-turn on South First Street and continuing north, reaching speeds well in excess of 100 mph, Pebsworth said. Complete article
Police: Man's 'random acts of violence' at Great Falls Montana Walmart left woman with knife wounds 08/20/2018
Stephen Andrew Freeman faces two charges of assault with a weapon and one charge of obstructing a police officer for alleged 'random acts of violence' at Walmart.
Police say on August 19 Freeman came to Walmart on 10th Avenue South, put a woman in a headlock and held a knife to her neck.
The woman told police after the alleged attack she had pain on the left side of her neck and left shoulder, as well as knife wounds to her wrist and hand from Freeman's pocket knife as she pushed away from him, according to the probable cause affidavit. Complete article
Stephen Andrew Freeman faces two charges of assault with a weapon and one charge of obstructing a police officer for alleged 'random acts of violence' at Walmart.
Police say on August 19 Freeman came to Walmart on 10th Avenue South, put a woman in a headlock and held a knife to her neck.
The woman told police after the alleged attack she had pain on the left side of her neck and left shoulder, as well as knife wounds to her wrist and hand from Freeman's pocket knife as she pushed away from him, according to the probable cause affidavit. Complete article
Walmart Partners With Anthem Health Insurance to Benefit Medicare Advantage Patients 08/20/2018
Walmart has partnered with health insurance company Anthem to expand access to over-the-counter medications and supplies for seniors.
Starting in January 2019, the partnership will allow patients of Anthem’s Medicare Advantage plans to buy over-the-counter medicine, braces, first aid supplies, and pain relievers at Walmart using their insurance.
“Creating a better healthcare future requires us to think differently about how we can develop innovative and meaningful healthcare solutions for consumers,” said Felicia Norwood, executive vice president and president of Anthem’s government business division, in a statement. “We believe that programs like this can make a tremendous difference for healthcare consumers who often live on a fixed income or are managing chronic medical conditions.” Complete article
Walmart has partnered with health insurance company Anthem to expand access to over-the-counter medications and supplies for seniors.
Starting in January 2019, the partnership will allow patients of Anthem’s Medicare Advantage plans to buy over-the-counter medicine, braces, first aid supplies, and pain relievers at Walmart using their insurance.
“Creating a better healthcare future requires us to think differently about how we can develop innovative and meaningful healthcare solutions for consumers,” said Felicia Norwood, executive vice president and president of Anthem’s government business division, in a statement. “We believe that programs like this can make a tremendous difference for healthcare consumers who often live on a fixed income or are managing chronic medical conditions.” Complete article
Walmart, in battle with Amazon, completes $16 billion investment in India's FlipKart 08/20/2018
Walmart Inc. said it has completed its $16 billion investment in Indian e-commerce company Flipkart.
Arkansas-based Walmart (NYSE: WMT) said on Saturday that it now owns 77 percent of Flipkart as it ramps up its worldwide online selling battle with rival Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN). Complete article
Walmart Inc. said it has completed its $16 billion investment in Indian e-commerce company Flipkart.
Arkansas-based Walmart (NYSE: WMT) said on Saturday that it now owns 77 percent of Flipkart as it ramps up its worldwide online selling battle with rival Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN). Complete article
Police blotter: Partner assault in Melrose, trespassing at Montana Walmart and a semi-nude pugilist 08/20/2018
Judge sentences Austintown Walmart October 2017 shooter 08/21/2018
Huntington woman charged with robbery after incident in WV Walmart parking lot 08/21/2018
Woman reports frightening encounter in NC Walmart parking lot 08/21/2018 A Rowan County woman says she was attacked by a man trying to steal her purse in the Walmart parking lot.
Court docs: Vancouver woman tried assaulting woman with shoe inside Wash. Walmart 08/21/2018
VANCOUVER, Wash. - A Vancouver woman is accused of trying to assault a woman inside a Walmart store with a shoe before she tried driving into a man in the parking lot, according to court documents.
In a probable cause affidavit, a Vancouver police officer says he responded to a minor disturbance call at a Walmart at 2201 Grand Boulevard Thursday night.
A woman told the officer that 47-year-old Youdia B. Ggut tried to strike her with a sandal while chasing her inside the store and yelling, “I’m going to kill you” multiple times.
The woman said she feared for her life and ran out of the store.
Surveillance video from Walmart showed Ggut try to strike a man in the Walmart parking lot with her vehicle by speeding and driving up a curb where the man was standing, forcing him to move out of the way at the last second. Complete article
VANCOUVER, Wash. - A Vancouver woman is accused of trying to assault a woman inside a Walmart store with a shoe before she tried driving into a man in the parking lot, according to court documents.
In a probable cause affidavit, a Vancouver police officer says he responded to a minor disturbance call at a Walmart at 2201 Grand Boulevard Thursday night.
A woman told the officer that 47-year-old Youdia B. Ggut tried to strike her with a sandal while chasing her inside the store and yelling, “I’m going to kill you” multiple times.
The woman said she feared for her life and ran out of the store.
Surveillance video from Walmart showed Ggut try to strike a man in the Walmart parking lot with her vehicle by speeding and driving up a curb where the man was standing, forcing him to move out of the way at the last second. Complete article
Walmart patent filings envision customers strapping on headsets and virtually shopping 08/21/2018
Strap on a virtual reality headset and start shopping as if you were in a Walmart. That’s a possibility conjured by two patent applications the company filed.
The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer has applied for patents that envision a virtual showroom and a fulfillment center that would allow people to put on a headset and shop in a digital version of the store. Customers could browse and interact with merchandise through a 3D simulation that responds to their gestures, the filings indicate. And in turn, the simulations could generate sensory feedback such as the feeling of moisture, heat, force and wind, as users manipulate the items. The filing for the fulfillment center includes plans for autonomous robots to fetch and deliver merchandise that a user interacts with in a 3D simulation with hand controls.
While the company has applied to patent these systems, it doesn’t mean the plans for a virtual shopping experience will come to fruition. Walmart did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Bloomberg earlier reported on the patent filings. Complete article
Strap on a virtual reality headset and start shopping as if you were in a Walmart. That’s a possibility conjured by two patent applications the company filed.
The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer has applied for patents that envision a virtual showroom and a fulfillment center that would allow people to put on a headset and shop in a digital version of the store. Customers could browse and interact with merchandise through a 3D simulation that responds to their gestures, the filings indicate. And in turn, the simulations could generate sensory feedback such as the feeling of moisture, heat, force and wind, as users manipulate the items. The filing for the fulfillment center includes plans for autonomous robots to fetch and deliver merchandise that a user interacts with in a 3D simulation with hand controls.
While the company has applied to patent these systems, it doesn’t mean the plans for a virtual shopping experience will come to fruition. Walmart did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Bloomberg earlier reported on the patent filings. Complete article
Walmart takes another jab at Amazon as it begins selling e-books for first time 08/22/2018
Walmart ratcheted up its battle with Amazon, planting a stake on the e-commerce giant's turf by selling e-books for the first time.
Starting Wednesday, the world's biggest retailer will officially launch Walmart e-books, a partnership with Rakuten Kobo, the digital book division of Japan's top e-commerce company.
In addition to choosing from among over 6 million electronic books, Walmart customers will now be able to participate in a new subscription service that will allow shoppers to get one audiobook a month for a monthly fee of $9.99. Complete article
Walmart ratcheted up its battle with Amazon, planting a stake on the e-commerce giant's turf by selling e-books for the first time.
Starting Wednesday, the world's biggest retailer will officially launch Walmart e-books, a partnership with Rakuten Kobo, the digital book division of Japan's top e-commerce company.
In addition to choosing from among over 6 million electronic books, Walmart customers will now be able to participate in a new subscription service that will allow shoppers to get one audiobook a month for a monthly fee of $9.99. Complete article
Seven Walmart shoppers hospitalized in SC after toxic gas escapes into ventilation, reports say 08/22/2018
Seven Walmart shoppers had to be hospitalized late Tuesday after an “odorless gas” escaped into the South Carolina store and made them ill, reports WHNS.
It happened about 11:30 p.m. at the Greenville store on White Horse Road, which had to be evacuated by deputies and firefighters, the station reported.
Origins of the gas leak were conflicting, with the Greenville News reporting the cause remained was unknown. Complete article
Seven Walmart shoppers had to be hospitalized late Tuesday after an “odorless gas” escaped into the South Carolina store and made them ill, reports WHNS.
It happened about 11:30 p.m. at the Greenville store on White Horse Road, which had to be evacuated by deputies and firefighters, the station reported.
Origins of the gas leak were conflicting, with the Greenville News reporting the cause remained was unknown. Complete article
Oregon Labor Commissioner Says Walmart Broke Law by Refusing Gun Sale to Teen 08/21/2018
Stores are legally obligated to sell guns to 18-year-olds in Oregon, unless lawmakers act.
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries found this week that a Walmart store in St. Helens violated the state's nondiscrimination laws when it refused to sell a rifle to a woman who was not yet 21 years old.
Hannah Brumbles, 18, of Deer Island, Ore., filed a civil rights complaint with the state agency in April. She says Walmart discriminated against her by refusing to sell her a rifle, even though Oregon law says individuals over 18 may legally purchase firearms. BOLI agrees. Complete article
Family of Oregon Teen Denied Gun by Walmart Wants Same Fine That Was Handed Down to Anti-Gay Wedding Cake Bakers 08/23/2018
Stores are legally obligated to sell guns to 18-year-olds in Oregon, unless lawmakers act.
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries found this week that a Walmart store in St. Helens violated the state's nondiscrimination laws when it refused to sell a rifle to a woman who was not yet 21 years old.
Hannah Brumbles, 18, of Deer Island, Ore., filed a civil rights complaint with the state agency in April. She says Walmart discriminated against her by refusing to sell her a rifle, even though Oregon law says individuals over 18 may legally purchase firearms. BOLI agrees. Complete article
Family of Oregon Teen Denied Gun by Walmart Wants Same Fine That Was Handed Down to Anti-Gay Wedding Cake Bakers 08/23/2018
Quincy man charged with indecent exposure following incident in Mich. Walmart parking lot 08/21/2018
Police ask for help identifying suspects in attempted Pa. Walmart theft 08/21/2018
Woman hit by car at Jackson Mich. Walmart a month ago still in critical condition 08/22/2018
UPDATE: Two women wanted in Tenn. WalMart theft identified 08/22/2018
Police say screaming baby in a NC Walmart parking lot led them to find father overdosed on heroin 08/2/2018
Plano police seek 2 men who withdrew victim's money at Walmart banks across Dallas-Fort Worth Tx. 08/22/2018
Chelan resident charged with felony threats to Walmart staff 08/22/2018
WENATCHEE — A bereaved Chelan man accused of making threats to harm employees of the local Walmart store is charged with felony harassment in Chelan County Superior Court.
Sheriff's deputies said Robert Mack Burleson, 60, made verbal threats Aug. 7 to enter the store and do harm while carrying a rifle in the yard of his home. The threats were heard by witnesses, and deputies surrounded the home until a family member talked Burleson into giving up the Winchester .300 rifle.
During the incident, Burleson allegedly told an EMS volunteer that he planned to harm employees at the Walmart store, where his wife had been employed prior to her recent death. Complete article
WENATCHEE — A bereaved Chelan man accused of making threats to harm employees of the local Walmart store is charged with felony harassment in Chelan County Superior Court.
Sheriff's deputies said Robert Mack Burleson, 60, made verbal threats Aug. 7 to enter the store and do harm while carrying a rifle in the yard of his home. The threats were heard by witnesses, and deputies surrounded the home until a family member talked Burleson into giving up the Winchester .300 rifle.
During the incident, Burleson allegedly told an EMS volunteer that he planned to harm employees at the Walmart store, where his wife had been employed prior to her recent death. Complete article
Fredonia Police: Suspicious man following women and children at NY Walmart 08/23/2018
Person of interest wanted in July stabbing death near Shrewsbury Missouri Walmart 08/23/2018
2 charged after man found stabbed to death behind Shrewsbury Missouri Walmart 08/23/2018
Man arrested for punching woman in College Station Tx. Walmart parking lot 08/23/2018
COLLEGE STATION, Tex. (KBTX) - A man was arrested in College Station after police said he followed and assaulted a woman in the Walmart parking lot.
Police said the woman left the Walmart around 2:00 p.m. Monday and someone started walking close behind her. When she got to her car, she said the unknown man tried to punch her in the face. She told police she managed to block the hit. Complete article
COLLEGE STATION, Tex. (KBTX) - A man was arrested in College Station after police said he followed and assaulted a woman in the Walmart parking lot.
Police said the woman left the Walmart around 2:00 p.m. Monday and someone started walking close behind her. When she got to her car, she said the unknown man tried to punch her in the face. She told police she managed to block the hit. Complete article
Goldfish crackers, beer and mace = recipe for arrest at Montgomery Alabama Walmart 08/23/2018
A Hope Hull resident was charged with robbery after he allegedly tried to take beer and Goldfish crackers from a Walmart and maced an employee, according to court records.
Dana Jerell Martin, 31, was charged with one count of third-degree robbery on Wednesday in connection to an incident at a business in the 1600 block of Federal Drive, Montgomery police Capt. Regina Duckett said.
Court records for Martin showed the incident happened about 5 p.m. Aug. 14 and identified the business as Walmart.
An employee of the business reported that she was sprayed with mace after confronting a suspect who attempted to leave the store without paying for merchandise, Duckett said. Complete article
A Hope Hull resident was charged with robbery after he allegedly tried to take beer and Goldfish crackers from a Walmart and maced an employee, according to court records.
Dana Jerell Martin, 31, was charged with one count of third-degree robbery on Wednesday in connection to an incident at a business in the 1600 block of Federal Drive, Montgomery police Capt. Regina Duckett said.
Court records for Martin showed the incident happened about 5 p.m. Aug. 14 and identified the business as Walmart.
An employee of the business reported that she was sprayed with mace after confronting a suspect who attempted to leave the store without paying for merchandise, Duckett said. Complete article
Ex-University of Georgia football player arrested at Walmart on shoplifting charge at self-checkout line 08/23/2018
A former University of Georgia offensive lineman was arrested at an Athens Walmart after he allegedly bagged extra items in a self-checkout line, police said.
Dyshon Sims was arrested Thursday at the store’s Lexington Road location. According to police, a Walmart security officer saw Sims place about $130 worth of household items into his shopping bag, but he only paid for the $50 worth of items he actually scanned. Complete article
A former University of Georgia offensive lineman was arrested at an Athens Walmart after he allegedly bagged extra items in a self-checkout line, police said.
Dyshon Sims was arrested Thursday at the store’s Lexington Road location. According to police, a Walmart security officer saw Sims place about $130 worth of household items into his shopping bag, but he only paid for the $50 worth of items he actually scanned. Complete article
Medicare plan to cover Walmart over-the-counter drugs 08/23/2018
A privately managed Medicare plan will cover over-the-counter medications at Walmart starting next year.
Anthem said in a statement that its Medicare Advantage plan, which operates in Ohio, will let enrollees to use their insurance coverage for the medications as well as some other health-related goods starting January.
The announcement comes as Medicare open enrollment season nears and insurance companies have been ramping up efforts to attract members to pick their Medicare Advantage plans. Open enrollment is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.
With Medicare Advantage, insurance companies privately manage health plans and get paid a flat rate from the federal government per person per month. Complete article
A privately managed Medicare plan will cover over-the-counter medications at Walmart starting next year.
Anthem said in a statement that its Medicare Advantage plan, which operates in Ohio, will let enrollees to use their insurance coverage for the medications as well as some other health-related goods starting January.
The announcement comes as Medicare open enrollment season nears and insurance companies have been ramping up efforts to attract members to pick their Medicare Advantage plans. Open enrollment is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.
With Medicare Advantage, insurance companies privately manage health plans and get paid a flat rate from the federal government per person per month. Complete article
Walton family disposes of $432 million in Walmart stock 08/23/2018
LITTLE ROCK (TALK BUSINESS & POLITICS) — Heirs of the the Walmart fortune continue to reduce the family’s holdings of company stock as part of a plan to keep ownership at slightly below the 50% level. Over the summer Robson, Alice and Jim Walton, children of Walmart founders Sam and Helen, sold more than 881,150 shares of Walmart stock in several open market trades from June through August totaling more than $432 million.
The total of the multiple trades in August was around $86 million, adding to more than $346 million from several trades in June, according to filings with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission.
The shares were sold from the Walton Family Holdings Trust leaving this entity with a balance of more than 70.57 million shares as of Aug. 20. The family also owns through the Walton Enterprises LLC another 1.415 billion shares, according to the filings. The three children share equal interests in the Walton Family Holdings Trust. The Walton Enterprises LLC is shared equally by all the three surviving siblings as well as the estate of their brother John Walton, who died in June 2006 in a plane crash.
Walmart has roughly 2.95 billion shares outstanding as of Aug. 20. The two primary family trusts own about 1.485 billion shares or roughly 50.33%. Complete article
LITTLE ROCK (TALK BUSINESS & POLITICS) — Heirs of the the Walmart fortune continue to reduce the family’s holdings of company stock as part of a plan to keep ownership at slightly below the 50% level. Over the summer Robson, Alice and Jim Walton, children of Walmart founders Sam and Helen, sold more than 881,150 shares of Walmart stock in several open market trades from June through August totaling more than $432 million.
The total of the multiple trades in August was around $86 million, adding to more than $346 million from several trades in June, according to filings with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission.
The shares were sold from the Walton Family Holdings Trust leaving this entity with a balance of more than 70.57 million shares as of Aug. 20. The family also owns through the Walton Enterprises LLC another 1.415 billion shares, according to the filings. The three children share equal interests in the Walton Family Holdings Trust. The Walton Enterprises LLC is shared equally by all the three surviving siblings as well as the estate of their brother John Walton, who died in June 2006 in a plane crash.
Walmart has roughly 2.95 billion shares outstanding as of Aug. 20. The two primary family trusts own about 1.485 billion shares or roughly 50.33%. Complete article
Walmart is now selling high-end brands like Ray-Ban and Calvin Klein and we're obsessed 08/22/2018
Walmart and its online redesign are stepping up their game in so many ways this year, y'all, and we can barely keep up. Kohl's, Target, and Macy's should be worried.
First, Walmart introduced free two-day shipping (and returns) on orders over $35 without requiring a membership fee, which is something not even Amazon offers. Now they've set their scopes on a section most customers look elsewhere for: Fashion. Complete article
Walmart and its online redesign are stepping up their game in so many ways this year, y'all, and we can barely keep up. Kohl's, Target, and Macy's should be worried.
First, Walmart introduced free two-day shipping (and returns) on orders over $35 without requiring a membership fee, which is something not even Amazon offers. Now they've set their scopes on a section most customers look elsewhere for: Fashion. Complete article
Chicopee Mass. Walmart evacuated after caller threatens to 'blow up' store 08/23/2018
Public’s help sought to ID person possibly connected to Ind. Walmart theft 08/23/2018
3 Iowans arrested after theft at Dixon Ill. Walmart 08/23/2018
UPDATE: Suspicious incident involving child, man reported at Rincon Ga. Walmart 08/24/2018
Accused Tx. Walmart robbers caught on camera 08/23/2018
Kingsport Tenn. police seek suspect who allegedly exposed himself to Walmart employees 08/24/2018
Colorado Walmart Shooting Suspect Scott Ostrem Will Go To Trial 08/24/2018
Video shows intense moment man fires at police in NM Walmart parking lot 08/24/2018
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A wild foot chase leads to a suspect shooting at police, and the whole thing is caught on video.
Now, new information is coming to light about the man now in custody, including previous run-ins he's had with police.
Police said they were called out to the Walmart on Eubank to check out a suspected shoplifter. But lapel video from an APD officer shows how the situation quickly got out of control.
First, police confront a man they’ve now identified as Charles Edward Purvis. Then Purvis takes off and officers chase after him. As the officer closes in, Purvis turns and fires shots. Complete article
Body cam video shows alleged shoplifter shooting at police in Walmart parking lot 08/26/2018 A suspect opened fire on police after he was chased from a Walmart for a suspect shoplifting on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Albuquerque, N.M.
Prosecutors trying to keep Walmart shooting suspect behind bars until trial 08/27/2018
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A wild foot chase leads to a suspect shooting at police, and the whole thing is caught on video.
Now, new information is coming to light about the man now in custody, including previous run-ins he's had with police.
Police said they were called out to the Walmart on Eubank to check out a suspected shoplifter. But lapel video from an APD officer shows how the situation quickly got out of control.
First, police confront a man they’ve now identified as Charles Edward Purvis. Then Purvis takes off and officers chase after him. As the officer closes in, Purvis turns and fires shots. Complete article
Body cam video shows alleged shoplifter shooting at police in Walmart parking lot 08/26/2018 A suspect opened fire on police after he was chased from a Walmart for a suspect shoplifting on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Albuquerque, N.M.
Prosecutors trying to keep Walmart shooting suspect behind bars until trial 08/27/2018
West bank La. Walmarts, Winn-Dixie robbed at gunpoint Friday morning 08/24/2018
NEW ORLEANS – Three stores on New Orleans' west bank were robbed at gunpoint during a two-hour window Friday, according to a report from The New Orleans Advocate.
Two Walmarts, one in Algiers and one in Harvey, along with Winn-Dixie in Algiers were all robbed by a suspect wearing an orange work vest or jacket. The first two robberies took place in about 10 minutes.
According to authorities, the Walmart on Behrman Highway and the Winn-Dixie on McArthur Boulevard were each robbed at gunpoint around 10 a.m. The suspect in each robbery was described as a man wearing an orange work vest. Complete article
NEW ORLEANS – Three stores on New Orleans' west bank were robbed at gunpoint during a two-hour window Friday, according to a report from The New Orleans Advocate.
Two Walmarts, one in Algiers and one in Harvey, along with Winn-Dixie in Algiers were all robbed by a suspect wearing an orange work vest or jacket. The first two robberies took place in about 10 minutes.
According to authorities, the Walmart on Behrman Highway and the Winn-Dixie on McArthur Boulevard were each robbed at gunpoint around 10 a.m. The suspect in each robbery was described as a man wearing an orange work vest. Complete article
Orleans Parish La. Sheriff's Office: Hundreds of incidents investigated at city Walmart stores, Walmart says security a top priority 08/24/2018
A fight inside an area Walmart led to the arrest of a suspect and new questions about security at those big-box stores in New Orleans.
The mega store - with four locations in the city - says safety and security are top priorities.
But Friday, there was an attempted armed robbery at the store in Algiers, and earlier this summer, an incident at the store Uptown.
That altercation was caught on cellphone video.
An Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office deputy get into an altercation while taking a suspect into custody.
The use of force deemed justified and the man pleaded guilty to the crime of resisting an officer, using force.
But OPSO, which runs security at city Walmart stores says the number of incidents they've dealt with is unusual. Complete article
A fight inside an area Walmart led to the arrest of a suspect and new questions about security at those big-box stores in New Orleans.
The mega store - with four locations in the city - says safety and security are top priorities.
But Friday, there was an attempted armed robbery at the store in Algiers, and earlier this summer, an incident at the store Uptown.
That altercation was caught on cellphone video.
An Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office deputy get into an altercation while taking a suspect into custody.
The use of force deemed justified and the man pleaded guilty to the crime of resisting an officer, using force.
But OPSO, which runs security at city Walmart stores says the number of incidents they've dealt with is unusual. Complete article
Walmart robbery suspects arrested after 20-minute pursuit through San Diego, East County Ca. 08/25/2018
Two men suspected of flashing a gun at Walmart employees while shoplifting led law enforcement on a wide-ranging pursuit in Lemon Grove, La Mesa, Santee and San Diego before officers detained them with the help of a sheriff’s dog on state Route 52 near Kearny Mesa, police said.
The roughly 20-minute chase began around 7:25 p.m. in Lemon Grove, not far from the Walmart Supercenter on College Avenue, where one of the suspects allegedly brandished a handgun about an hour prior to the chase, San Diego police Lt. Mike Ramsay told OnScene TV.
San Diego officers had responded to that Walmart in the Oak Park neighborhood around 6:10 p.m. to investigate a robbery report and take down suspect descriptions, Ramsay said. Complete article
Two men suspected of flashing a gun at Walmart employees while shoplifting led law enforcement on a wide-ranging pursuit in Lemon Grove, La Mesa, Santee and San Diego before officers detained them with the help of a sheriff’s dog on state Route 52 near Kearny Mesa, police said.
The roughly 20-minute chase began around 7:25 p.m. in Lemon Grove, not far from the Walmart Supercenter on College Avenue, where one of the suspects allegedly brandished a handgun about an hour prior to the chase, San Diego police Lt. Mike Ramsay told OnScene TV.
San Diego officers had responded to that Walmart in the Oak Park neighborhood around 6:10 p.m. to investigate a robbery report and take down suspect descriptions, Ramsay said. Complete article
Police: Man steals bike from Ind. Walmart by riding bike out of store 08/24/2018
Police say man threatened WV Walmart employees with bolt cutters 08/26/2018
$17k worth of cell phones stolen from Somerset Pa. Walmart 08/27/2018
Kilgore Tx. police: Man tried to steal TV from Walmart 08/25/2018
Unregistered sex offender arrested at Anderson Ca. Walmart 08/26/2018
Carlisle man arrested after stealing over $1000 worth of computer equipment from Pa. Walmart 08/27/2018
KCSO investigating bike thefts from Hayden Wash. Walmart 08/27/2018
Man pleads guilty in 2017 Clinton Tenn. Walmart murder 08/27/2018
Spotsylvania Va. deputies seek man in Walmart theft case 08/27/2018
MCSO looking for Fla. Walmart Thieves 08/28/2018
MCSO looking for a man who stole Electronics from an Ocala Fla.Walmart 08/28/2018
He shoplifted at Walmart with his toddler. His Oct. 2017 getaway killed the child, NJ prosecutors say 08/27/2018
Pembroke man accused of taking pictures of 11-year-old girl in NH Walmart dressing room 08/27/2018
Man shot in gun battle at Montclair Walmart parking lot crashes on I-59; Birmingham Alabama PD investigating 08/27/2018
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham police are investigating Monday afternoon after a man was found shot on I-59 at the 31st St exit.
Police say the man was shot in the parking lot of the Walmart on Montclair Road--they say two vehicles opened fire on each other.
Police say the man who was shot was attempting to drive himself to the hospital, and crashed on I-59. Police tell CBS 42 the man was shot in the arm, and his injuries do not appear to be life threatening. Complete article
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham police are investigating Monday afternoon after a man was found shot on I-59 at the 31st St exit.
Police say the man was shot in the parking lot of the Walmart on Montclair Road--they say two vehicles opened fire on each other.
Police say the man who was shot was attempting to drive himself to the hospital, and crashed on I-59. Police tell CBS 42 the man was shot in the arm, and his injuries do not appear to be life threatening. Complete article
Scrappy shoppers:Baby pegged by fruit in Alabama Walmart brawl 08/27/2018
Fruit, fists and tempers were all flying at the Adamsville Walmart days ago.
What started it? A few on social media speculate it was a child bumping into someone with a buggy.
Adamsville PD says they can’t confirm the cause just yet.
In fact the brawlers made it out of the store before police could arrive to talk with customers. .....
Punches were thrown, then, fruits get brought into it.
At one point you can see it appears one shopper, uses a baby to block an attack. Complete article
Fruit, fists and tempers were all flying at the Adamsville Walmart days ago.
What started it? A few on social media speculate it was a child bumping into someone with a buggy.
Adamsville PD says they can’t confirm the cause just yet.
In fact the brawlers made it out of the store before police could arrive to talk with customers. .....
Punches were thrown, then, fruits get brought into it.
At one point you can see it appears one shopper, uses a baby to block an attack. Complete article
Shoplifters seen stealing TV, sound system from Albuquerque NM Walmart 08/28/2018
Arizona Walmart employee arrested in bomb threat to store 08/27/2018
Report: 2 charged after drug deal at Liberty Ohio Walmart 08/27/2018
“Quick-Change” Scams Reported at Spring Hill Tenn. Walmart 08/28/2018
Prison for man who robbed West Manchester bank inside Pa. Walmart 08/27/2018
Man forgets wallet at self-checkout in Woodhaven Mich. Walmart, it’s gone when he returns 08/27/2018
Northampton Mass. police recover stolen car from Walmart parking lot, arrest man and woman from Vermont 08/2/2018
CAIT files petition in NCLAT against CCI's approval to Walmart-Flipkart India deal 08/28/2018
Springfield Missouri woman sues Walmart, claiming forklift struck her foot 08/28/2018
Florence police seek identity of suspect wanted for questioning for shoplifting beer from Fla. Walmart 08/28/2018
Newlywed could only afford a moped to get to work at NC Walmart. Then someone stole it. 08/28/2018
Alleged NH Walmart shoplifter chased down, tasered by officer 08/28/2018
MANCHESTER — A man police say was running away after shoplifting from the Walmart on Gold Street Tuesday afternoon faces several charges.
Officer David Labbe responded to a call from the store at 3:25 p.m. to find a man being pursued by the store's loss prevention staff member. The man was on John Devine Drive, a short distance from Gold Street.
Police said when Labbe approached the man, he tried to pull away from the officer and run.
"Officer Labbe was able to take the male to the ground where he continued to struggle," police said in a news release. "At one point the male ingested several pills he would later admit were Klonopin."
According to police, the man — identified later as Jeff Martel, 42 — tried to hit Labbe, who tasered him. The man then knocked the Taser from Labbe's hand. Complete article
MANCHESTER — A man police say was running away after shoplifting from the Walmart on Gold Street Tuesday afternoon faces several charges.
Officer David Labbe responded to a call from the store at 3:25 p.m. to find a man being pursued by the store's loss prevention staff member. The man was on John Devine Drive, a short distance from Gold Street.
Police said when Labbe approached the man, he tried to pull away from the officer and run.
"Officer Labbe was able to take the male to the ground where he continued to struggle," police said in a news release. "At one point the male ingested several pills he would later admit were Klonopin."
According to police, the man — identified later as Jeff Martel, 42 — tried to hit Labbe, who tasered him. The man then knocked the Taser from Labbe's hand. Complete article
Guysville man arrested at Athens Ohio Walmart for allegedly impersonating a police officer 08/28/2018
A Guysville man was arrested this afternoon at the Athens Walmart after the Athens Police Department received a report that he was attempting to impersonate an Athens County Sheriff's deputy, armed with a BB gun that initially appeared to some witnesses like a real gun.
Justin Pennington, 32, of Guysville, was charged with impersonating a police officer and inducing panic, and further charges may be pending, according to a media release from the APD sent Tuesday evening.
News of Pennington spread rapidly on social media Tuesday after a woman from The Plains posted a photo of a man being arrested by Athens police in the Walmart store. In the post, the woman claimed that the man had "tried to kidnap" a young woman (the post had been shared 5,600 times as of 7 p.m. Tuesday). The APD release did not mention any such allegations, however. Complete article
A Guysville man was arrested this afternoon at the Athens Walmart after the Athens Police Department received a report that he was attempting to impersonate an Athens County Sheriff's deputy, armed with a BB gun that initially appeared to some witnesses like a real gun.
Justin Pennington, 32, of Guysville, was charged with impersonating a police officer and inducing panic, and further charges may be pending, according to a media release from the APD sent Tuesday evening.
News of Pennington spread rapidly on social media Tuesday after a woman from The Plains posted a photo of a man being arrested by Athens police in the Walmart store. In the post, the woman claimed that the man had "tried to kidnap" a young woman (the post had been shared 5,600 times as of 7 p.m. Tuesday). The APD release did not mention any such allegations, however. Complete article
Deputies, K-9s end search for Berea SC Walmart shoplifter 08/28/2018
Police: Woman arrested on birthday in connection to Conn. Walmart larceny 08/28/2018
Man arrested for fraudulent transactions at a Ariz. Walmart appears in court 08/28/2018 Twenty-three-year-old Thomas Fraduker was arrested in June after attempting to make fraudulent returns of over 1.3 million dollars in Walmart merchandise.
Major Ordering Issues Being Experienced with Walmart for Exclusive G1 Transformers Reissues 08/28/2018
Powerline Malfunction Forces Evacuation Of Elk Grove Ill. Walmart 08/29/2018
Golf cart struck by SUV near Fla. Wal-Mart at Sarasota Plaza in The Villages 08/29/2018
Man arrested after Walmart robbery, assault and crash in south Grand Forks SD 08/30/2018
Police arrested a man for allegedly robbing Walmart Wednesday, according to a press release from the department.
Gabriel Demont Longtail, 36, of Fort Totten will face charges related to robbery and leaving the scene of a crash, the release said. He also had a warrant for his arrest because police suspect he robbed Menards last month.
Sgt. Kris Brown said police were called to Walmart, 2551 32nd Ave. South, around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday because a man took a “cart full of merchandise” from the store and punched an employee who tried to stop him. Longtail allegedly punched the employee in the shoulder and chest, the man said he was in some pain but was not treated at the hospital, Brown said.
Longtail allegedly fled from Walmart in a maroon car when police arrived and sideswiped another car before heading north on South Columbia Road, according to the release. Brown said the car was later found in a parking lot near the 500 block of North 48th Street. Complete article
Police arrested a man for allegedly robbing Walmart Wednesday, according to a press release from the department.
Gabriel Demont Longtail, 36, of Fort Totten will face charges related to robbery and leaving the scene of a crash, the release said. He also had a warrant for his arrest because police suspect he robbed Menards last month.
Sgt. Kris Brown said police were called to Walmart, 2551 32nd Ave. South, around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday because a man took a “cart full of merchandise” from the store and punched an employee who tried to stop him. Longtail allegedly punched the employee in the shoulder and chest, the man said he was in some pain but was not treated at the hospital, Brown said.
Longtail allegedly fled from Walmart in a maroon car when police arrived and sideswiped another car before heading north on South Columbia Road, according to the release. Brown said the car was later found in a parking lot near the 500 block of North 48th Street. Complete article
Some workers think Walmart’s pay advance is a lousy deal 08/29/2018
When Walmart sales associate Emeraid Gems saw that her paycheck was $200 short, she started looking for solutions.
The money, she later learned, didn’t show up because of a glitch — her paid time off hadn’t gone through — but the 35-year-old Gettysburg, Pa., worker couldn’t wait. She needed the money for her car payment, or it would cost her $10 a day in late fees.
Then she remembered a new app she’d seen advertised on Walmart’s scheduling platform: Called Even, it lets employees get a portion of their pay for hours they’ve already worked.
In December, Walmart launched the app to its workforce, which gets paid every two weeks. Framed as an “investment” in its employees, the program was designed as an alternative to high-interest payday loans. Walmart joined a growing group of employers offering instant pay options, including Uber, McDonald’s, and Panda Express. The new class of financial tech companies say that their services reduce missed shifts and employee turnover, which are especially high in the retail and hospitality industries and during this time of low unemployment.
But before signing up, Gems read through Even’s guidelines: To get half her paycheck early would cost her $6 a month. First month was free, the rules stated, and then she’d earn another free month for every three months she had the app. To her, it sounded as if she’d have to pay the $6 even if she wasn’t going to use it to get an advance, a fee that would come right out of her next paycheck. And it wasn’t clear how to unsubscribe. Complete article
When Walmart sales associate Emeraid Gems saw that her paycheck was $200 short, she started looking for solutions.
The money, she later learned, didn’t show up because of a glitch — her paid time off hadn’t gone through — but the 35-year-old Gettysburg, Pa., worker couldn’t wait. She needed the money for her car payment, or it would cost her $10 a day in late fees.
Then she remembered a new app she’d seen advertised on Walmart’s scheduling platform: Called Even, it lets employees get a portion of their pay for hours they’ve already worked.
In December, Walmart launched the app to its workforce, which gets paid every two weeks. Framed as an “investment” in its employees, the program was designed as an alternative to high-interest payday loans. Walmart joined a growing group of employers offering instant pay options, including Uber, McDonald’s, and Panda Express. The new class of financial tech companies say that their services reduce missed shifts and employee turnover, which are especially high in the retail and hospitality industries and during this time of low unemployment.
But before signing up, Gems read through Even’s guidelines: To get half her paycheck early would cost her $6 a month. First month was free, the rules stated, and then she’d earn another free month for every three months she had the app. To her, it sounded as if she’d have to pay the $6 even if she wasn’t going to use it to get an advance, a fee that would come right out of her next paycheck. And it wasn’t clear how to unsubscribe. Complete article
Breaux Bridge La. Walmart gets first the first Electric Vehicle Charging Station 08/29/2018
Breaux Bridge, La. - The Breaux Bridge Walmart is the first store in Louisiana to offer customers an Electric Vehicle charging station.
The retailer plans to have over a thousand stores with these stations when complete. Complete article
Breaux Bridge, La. - The Breaux Bridge Walmart is the first store in Louisiana to offer customers an Electric Vehicle charging station.
The retailer plans to have over a thousand stores with these stations when complete. Complete article
LETTER: Shopping cart theft mishandled by Walmart 08/29/2018
Biloxi Mississippi police looking for Walmart shoplifter 08/30/2018
Police find dead body inside vehicle at NY Walmart parking lot 08/30/2018
GREENPORT, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Columbia County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a body found inside a vehicle at a Walmart parking lot in Greenport.
The body was found on Wednesday after investigators were able to ping the missing man's phone which led them to his vehicle.
Police say the body had been sitting in the car for at least a week.
Autopsy results are pending, but police say they believe the man died of a drug overdose. Complete article
GREENPORT, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Columbia County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a body found inside a vehicle at a Walmart parking lot in Greenport.
The body was found on Wednesday after investigators were able to ping the missing man's phone which led them to his vehicle.
Police say the body had been sitting in the car for at least a week.
Autopsy results are pending, but police say they believe the man died of a drug overdose. Complete article
Man hospitalized after reportedly stabbing himself at Bristol Tenn. Walmart 08/30/2018
BRISTOL, TN (WJHL) - A man is in the hospital after he reportedly stabbed himself at a Tri-Cities Walmart store.
The incident happened around 2:00 p.m at the store located at 220 Century Boulevard in Bristol, TN. Police were initially called to check on a reported shoplifting, but when they arrived loss prevention officers told police the person in question was threatening customers with a knife.
Officers said when they found the man, he began stabbing himself repeatedly in the abdomen and chest.
Officers said they were able to disarm the man until EMS arrived from the Bristol, TN Fire Department. Complete article
BRISTOL, TN (WJHL) - A man is in the hospital after he reportedly stabbed himself at a Tri-Cities Walmart store.
The incident happened around 2:00 p.m at the store located at 220 Century Boulevard in Bristol, TN. Police were initially called to check on a reported shoplifting, but when they arrived loss prevention officers told police the person in question was threatening customers with a knife.
Officers said when they found the man, he began stabbing himself repeatedly in the abdomen and chest.
Officers said they were able to disarm the man until EMS arrived from the Bristol, TN Fire Department. Complete article
Vail Valley woman sues Colorado Walmart for wrongful firing after store’s surveillance video exonerates her from theft allegation 08/30/2018
AVON — A Vail Valley woman was falsely accused of theft, and after a police investigation exonerated her is suing Walmart for wrongfully firing her, her lawsuit says.
Maria Eustolia Gallegos checked her receipt and noticed she had overpaid for some items while shopping at Avon's Walmart on Aug. 23, 2017, according to the lawsuit filed by her attorney, Jim Fahrenholtz, of the Avon law firm Fahrenholtz and Wiens.
She went to the customer service manager, Luis Antonio Banega Ulloa, to check the items and get a refund.
Ulloa canceled Gallegos' transaction and asked one of Walmart's customer service associates to ring up her purchases for the correct amount.
ASSET PROTECTION
Almost a month went by, and on Sept. 19, 2017, Gallegos, a Walmart employee, was summoned over the store's public address system to report to the office. Gallegos was detained and interrogated by Walmart asset protection staffers, her manager and other Avon Walmart employees. She was told if she admitted to theft, then all would be forgiven, the lawsuit said.
Gallegos responded by asking why she would admit to stealing something when she did not steal anything. Complete article
Former Workers Sue Franchise Cumberland Farms Accused Of Forcing Theft Confessions 05/21/1991
Curley v. Cumberland Farms Dairy, Inc., 728 F. Supp. 1123 (D.N.J. 1990) February 2, 1990
At least one of these Class action lawsuits against Cumberland Farms was settled with payments going to people for wrongful dismissal, including some that simple accepted the option of quitting without admitting guilt, paying them or pursuing legal action. A few years after this they went bankrupt. The stupidity of this tactic which they had to know was a scam boggles the mind, since honest people might simply quit, get another job, and they might wind up with only the insecure or crooked people, and some might be so outraged they might feel that as long as they're automatically being accused they might as well steal something. Now Walmart might be doing the same thing.
AVON — A Vail Valley woman was falsely accused of theft, and after a police investigation exonerated her is suing Walmart for wrongfully firing her, her lawsuit says.
Maria Eustolia Gallegos checked her receipt and noticed she had overpaid for some items while shopping at Avon's Walmart on Aug. 23, 2017, according to the lawsuit filed by her attorney, Jim Fahrenholtz, of the Avon law firm Fahrenholtz and Wiens.
She went to the customer service manager, Luis Antonio Banega Ulloa, to check the items and get a refund.
Ulloa canceled Gallegos' transaction and asked one of Walmart's customer service associates to ring up her purchases for the correct amount.
ASSET PROTECTION
Almost a month went by, and on Sept. 19, 2017, Gallegos, a Walmart employee, was summoned over the store's public address system to report to the office. Gallegos was detained and interrogated by Walmart asset protection staffers, her manager and other Avon Walmart employees. She was told if she admitted to theft, then all would be forgiven, the lawsuit said.
Gallegos responded by asking why she would admit to stealing something when she did not steal anything. Complete article
Former Workers Sue Franchise Cumberland Farms Accused Of Forcing Theft Confessions 05/21/1991
Curley v. Cumberland Farms Dairy, Inc., 728 F. Supp. 1123 (D.N.J. 1990) February 2, 1990
At least one of these Class action lawsuits against Cumberland Farms was settled with payments going to people for wrongful dismissal, including some that simple accepted the option of quitting without admitting guilt, paying them or pursuing legal action. A few years after this they went bankrupt. The stupidity of this tactic which they had to know was a scam boggles the mind, since honest people might simply quit, get another job, and they might wind up with only the insecure or crooked people, and some might be so outraged they might feel that as long as they're automatically being accused they might as well steal something. Now Walmart might be doing the same thing.
Walmart “asset protection manager” from Aurora Colorado convicted of fraud and money laundering 08/30/2018
A 40-year-old Aurora man who worked for Walmart has been sentenced to 22 months in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering. He also has been ordered to pay $830,000 restitution.
Justin Manning also was ordered by U.S. District Judge Wiley Y. Daniel to three years of supervision after completion of his incarceration, according to a news release from the U.S. attorney’s Colorado office.
Manning was employed as an asset protection manager and assistant store manager at a local Walmart between 2012 and 2015, according to an indictment in the case. Manning had access to blank checks in his job positions. He fraudulently filled out checks and had others fill out checks in the names of third parties to deceive Walmart employees that the checks were legitimate. Complete article
A 40-year-old Aurora man who worked for Walmart has been sentenced to 22 months in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering. He also has been ordered to pay $830,000 restitution.
Justin Manning also was ordered by U.S. District Judge Wiley Y. Daniel to three years of supervision after completion of his incarceration, according to a news release from the U.S. attorney’s Colorado office.
Manning was employed as an asset protection manager and assistant store manager at a local Walmart between 2012 and 2015, according to an indictment in the case. Manning had access to blank checks in his job positions. He fraudulently filled out checks and had others fill out checks in the names of third parties to deceive Walmart employees that the checks were legitimate. Complete article
‘This was fun:’ Man dumped flour on 68-year-old woman at Indiana Walmart, video shows 08/30/2018
A 68-year-old grandmother was shopping at an Indiana Walmart on Wednesday when she got a horrible surprise, video shows.
Phillip Weaver, 22, sneaked up behind the woman at 10:20 a.m. and quickly dumped a package of flour on her head while recording the entire incident, according to a police report. The woman yelped and jumped slightly, as Weaver fled the aisle and whispered to the camera, video of the incident obtained by WTHR shows.
Beech Grove police arrested Weaver on Thursday afternoon, the department said. He faces charges of battery, theft of a firearm, theft and criminal mischief, police said. Police said the firearm and theft charges relate to a gun that authorities discovered on Weaver as he was arrested Thursday, the Indianapolis Star reports. He is a resident of Beech Grove. Complete article
A 68-year-old grandmother was shopping at an Indiana Walmart on Wednesday when she got a horrible surprise, video shows.
Phillip Weaver, 22, sneaked up behind the woman at 10:20 a.m. and quickly dumped a package of flour on her head while recording the entire incident, according to a police report. The woman yelped and jumped slightly, as Weaver fled the aisle and whispered to the camera, video of the incident obtained by WTHR shows.
Beech Grove police arrested Weaver on Thursday afternoon, the department said. He faces charges of battery, theft of a firearm, theft and criminal mischief, police said. Police said the firearm and theft charges relate to a gun that authorities discovered on Weaver as he was arrested Thursday, the Indianapolis Star reports. He is a resident of Beech Grove. Complete article
Black Diamond demands Walmart remove gear from website 08/30/2018
Premium outdoor brand Black Diamond sent Walmart a cease and desist letter asking to be removed from the retailer's "Premium Outdoor Store curated by Moosejaw," a dedicated page on walmart.com the retailer launched Monday featuring an assortment of outdoor gear. On Tuesday, Black Diamond sent Walmart a notice directing the retail giant to stop using its name and trademarks "in a manner likely to confuse consumers into believing that Walmart is an authorized dealer of Black Diamond or that the new outdoor Walmart.com site is otherwise associated with or sponsored by Black Diamond,” according to a Black Diamond press release emailed to Retail Dive. Black Diamond had an existing relationship with Moosejaw that started prior to Walmart's acquisition of the outdoor retailer in 2017. Complete article
Black Diamond Is Just The First Mogul Walmart Will Face In Its Run To Become Higher-End 08/31/2018 .....
If you remember, Walmart acquired Moosejaw last year for a reported $51 million. Moosejaw, along with Walmart's other acquisitions, like those of Bonobos, Modcloth, and more, was done under the belief that Walmart could buy its way into a larger, higher-end product assortment.
Sounds smart and simple, right?
Wrong.
Buying a retailer that sells brands is not the same thing as buying a brand or even the distribution rights to that brand.
The strategy is flawed logic.
Premium outdoor brand Black Diamond sent Walmart a cease and desist letter asking to be removed from the retailer's "Premium Outdoor Store curated by Moosejaw," a dedicated page on walmart.com the retailer launched Monday featuring an assortment of outdoor gear. On Tuesday, Black Diamond sent Walmart a notice directing the retail giant to stop using its name and trademarks "in a manner likely to confuse consumers into believing that Walmart is an authorized dealer of Black Diamond or that the new outdoor Walmart.com site is otherwise associated with or sponsored by Black Diamond,” according to a Black Diamond press release emailed to Retail Dive. Black Diamond had an existing relationship with Moosejaw that started prior to Walmart's acquisition of the outdoor retailer in 2017. Complete article
Black Diamond Is Just The First Mogul Walmart Will Face In Its Run To Become Higher-End 08/31/2018 .....
If you remember, Walmart acquired Moosejaw last year for a reported $51 million. Moosejaw, along with Walmart's other acquisitions, like those of Bonobos, Modcloth, and more, was done under the belief that Walmart could buy its way into a larger, higher-end product assortment.
Sounds smart and simple, right?
Wrong.
Buying a retailer that sells brands is not the same thing as buying a brand or even the distribution rights to that brand.
The strategy is flawed logic.
Young boy falls out of a car at Iowa Walmart 08/30/2018
One injured in Nebraska Walmart parking lot 08/30/2018
Mom Arrested for Child Abuse After Allegedly Shoplifting at WV Walmart 08/30/2018
Man arrested for 'upskirting' woman at Peoria Ariz. Walmart, police say 08/30/2018
Police looking to identify suspect in Tenn. Walmart shoplifting 08/30/2018
Man arrested for leaving infant in car while he shopped at Alabama Walmart, cops say 08/31/2018
Time runs out for two gigantic oaks in Missouri Walmart parking lot 08/31/2018
Hawaii Walmart joins retailers refusing to take back bottled water after Hurricane Lane 08/31/2018
Man and woman found with homemade bomb in van, sleeping in Walmart parking lot, cops say 08/31/2018
Police say an open door on a van led them to find an explosive device in the parking lot of a Walmart in Hillsborough early Thursday morning.
An officer found the 2002 Dodge Caravan parked, with a man and woman sleeping inside, near the garden center of the Walmart Supercenter on Hampton Pointe Boulevard about 1:30 a.m., police said in a press release issued Friday.
The man, Jimmy Ray Poythress, had warrants for arrest in Duplin and Wilson counties, according to the release. ....
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad was called in and determined the device to be “harmless,” police said. Complete article
Police say an open door on a van led them to find an explosive device in the parking lot of a Walmart in Hillsborough early Thursday morning.
An officer found the 2002 Dodge Caravan parked, with a man and woman sleeping inside, near the garden center of the Walmart Supercenter on Hampton Pointe Boulevard about 1:30 a.m., police said in a press release issued Friday.
The man, Jimmy Ray Poythress, had warrants for arrest in Duplin and Wilson counties, according to the release. ....
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad was called in and determined the device to be “harmless,” police said. Complete article
Walmart.com won't sell certain items if you live too far away, report says 08/31/2018
Have you noticed some regular household items you want to buy on Walmart.com are out of stock? There may be a good reason for that.
Walmart changed its e-commerce systems to avoid orders deemed too expensive to ship and started telling customers those items are "out of stock," according to The Wall Street Journal. If the item is stored in a warehouse that's too far from a shopper, the company reportedly won't sell and ship it.
Walmart didn't immediately respond to a request for confirmation and comment on the report. But the Journal says the company introduced the system earlier this month and some suppliers weren't warned of this change in advance. Suppliers reportedly have to stock their products at more Walmart warehouses nationwide to keep the items "in stock" on the retailing website, which has to compete fiercely with e-commerce giant Amazon.
The change was a test run aimed to deliver more items using ground shipping, which is cheaper than air shipping, the Journal said. Complete article
Have you noticed some regular household items you want to buy on Walmart.com are out of stock? There may be a good reason for that.
Walmart changed its e-commerce systems to avoid orders deemed too expensive to ship and started telling customers those items are "out of stock," according to The Wall Street Journal. If the item is stored in a warehouse that's too far from a shopper, the company reportedly won't sell and ship it.
Walmart didn't immediately respond to a request for confirmation and comment on the report. But the Journal says the company introduced the system earlier this month and some suppliers weren't warned of this change in advance. Suppliers reportedly have to stock their products at more Walmart warehouses nationwide to keep the items "in stock" on the retailing website, which has to compete fiercely with e-commerce giant Amazon.
The change was a test run aimed to deliver more items using ground shipping, which is cheaper than air shipping, the Journal said. Complete article
Group battles proposed Walmart in Gettysburg Pa. 08/31/2018
Woman’s claim that she was followed through Fenton Mich. Walmart unfounded by police 08/31/2018
NJ Walmart manager stays on store roof to help raise money for charity 08/31/2018
All clear given at North Miami Beach Fla. Walmart after bomb threat 08/31/2018
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