Walmart had at least ten or eleven shootings in August 2024, including at least four fatal shootings, and one of these fatal shootings wasn't widely reported until almost two weeks after it happened, adding to a growing amount of evidence that even shootings with critical injuries aren't being reported promptly, in this case the victim was hospitalized for a while before dying, but they knew from the beginning that his life was in danger. One of these shootings was actually at McDonald's, which was in a connected parking lot, so it was still very close; another one involved a fight where people on Social Media claim shots were fired, but police didn't confirm it so this is the possible inconclusive eleventh shooting.
There were also three arrests of shooting suspects from events that happened before the suspects came to Walmart, including teens target shooting cactus, and leaving a state park, a murder suspect that killed someone and traveled 400 miles before getting caught the next day at Walmart, and an armed robber that fired a shot at a different store before escaping, trying to rob Walmart and getting arrested without a shooting or conclusive evidence he was an armed threat at Walmart. One of the suspects of a fatal shooting was a former police officer that hadn't worked for the KC police in ten years, and is now charged with murder, another of the shootings was an active police officer shooting, but not killing a suspect. There was also a fatal shooting less than a mile from a Dallas Walmart, but unrelated to their business, that resulted in one officer killed, two other injured, and after a chase over thirty miles the suspect was killed by police.
In addition to the four people killed in shootings there were two more bodies found on their property, one employee that died from a "freak accident or medical incident," one dead in a vehicle fire, and one person stabbed to death for a total of at least nine dead. Stabbings happen just about every month, but stabbing deaths are usually very rare, although they've been more common in the past several months than usual.
There have also been at least three more major gun crimes, probably much more, but the fact that so few show up in traditional news indicates that Google may not be promoting most crimes nearly as much as it used to, since it's highly unlikely that it has dropped this much. One Fla. Walmart customer went on a rampage after committing a minor because he figured he might as well make it worthwhile if he's going to jail anyway; another Texas old man went "Buck Wild in a brawl. There were a large variety of other crimes, including one suspect sentenced to five years in jail for fraudulent returns, which means taxpayers are footing a large bill to deter shoplifting, but doing nothing to stop wage theft or other white collar crimes committed by the rich.
Have you ever shown of stolen jewelry on Social Media and gotten arrested for it? Does jewelry even have any real value, or is it only based on hyped up advertising to convince people it's worth an enormous amount of money? contrary to many claims it's certainly not an "investment" and family jewels or stolen jewelry can only be sold for a fraction of it's value, as anyone that has looked into the subject knows, there's even an Atlantic article that was turned into a book, Have You Ever Tried to Sell a Diamond? And Other Investigations of the Diamond Trade By Edward Jay Epstein explaining how the entire diamond trade is a scam, and it does far more damage to society, increasing abuse of miners in poor countries, often children working under a state of virtual slavery, and dramatically increases crime all over the illusion of value.
There were also many more assaults, robberies, break ins, alleged extortion, and more credit card skimming devices, which are now found every month, especially at self-checkout registers. There were more co-workers fighting each other and possible excessive force cases by police, including one case when they held someone in a choke-hold for alleged self-checkout theft.
Complaints about self-checkout, or extreme theft prevention measures now go viral every month, yet they're only cutting back modestly on this, while they continued to expand it for years if not well over a decade when they first had evidence showing it was a dismal failure. There were close to if not more than a dozen major accidents, hit and runs, rollovers, auto thefts or other automobile related crimes. There were at least two more arsons, and a couple more stabbings and a third attempted stabbing.
Walmart had at least four more recalls including produce that may not be safe, apple juice with arsenic, portable car-booster seats that may put kids at risk, and candy with a risk of salmonella poisoning, which was upgraded and reported more widely than most recalls, although even this isn't widely reported enough for most people to know. It was only a month or two when the same thing happened with an E-coli-scare. In addition to the official recalls one woman is warning about halloween candy that should be recalled and may not have, and inspection showed moldy meat in Florida, which they handled locally; and the CPSC warned people to stop using magnetic chess pieces, especially with small children, because if swallowed it could cause serious harm or kill them. They recommended a recall but the manufacturer refused to do so, and even though Walmart claimed the health of their customers is their highest priority and they can easily afford to fund a recall, they refused to do so either. Manufacturers have been getting squeezed more and more every year since the market became so concentrated, and Walmart forced their suppliers to cut so many corners that it's possible that a recall could bankrupt the manufacturer, which is a recipe for disaster, especially when Walmart practically never takes responsibility for their problems.
Walmart was also sued because a restocking cart slammed into her, and it wasn't being handled properly by those stocking the store, which may have been employees of the manufacturers, not Walmart. This may not seem to make sense, unless you understand slotting fees which many suppliers use to reserve space for their products, and the fact that they often send their own employees to Walmart to stalk shelves. Big-box stores have basically become consignment stores, where they try to avoid any risks with guaranteed profits, mostly successfully.
Fortunately another one of their automated plans has been stopped in three states, where drones will no longer be used, leaving Texas as the only state using them until they become profitable. Recently someone in Florida shot down a drone and there have been an enormous amount of other complaints, but that's not why they scaled back drones; the reason they cancelled them in Florida, Utah and Arizona is they weren't profitable. Regulators didn't stop them, nor did concern for the will of the people, and if they become profitable, perhaps by cutting corners they'll expand them again, even though several have crashed, two that caused fires, and one person was charged with shooting one down with many more threatening to do so because they don't want them flying over their property, but Walmart simply doesn't seem to care about the will of the people, their customers, workers, or anyone else.
It's now routine for stories about Walmart overcharging people to go viral just about every month including a customer that she was charged an extra $6 at self-checkout; and there's also a class action lawsuit claiming they charge more than advertised. I rarely go there at all, except when there's no reasonable option, or a few times when I got gift cards, and I saw this myself and called it on the spot, and they reluctantly gave me the price they advertised, especially since I had doubt when I saw two different prices and asked a worker if this was the price, and they didn't seem to understand why I asked, and confirmed the lower price in front of them.
They caught a lot of office workers off-guard by forcing them to relocate to another part of the country, with little or no compensation, or lose their jobs. They also lost a law suite for advertising recycled bags when they couldn't be recycled; they got caught throwing away good products, in this case bottled water, despite destruction of the environment or inefficiency, which they claim to reduce. One store was found to have a bed bug problem, which they claim to have solved, but these problems keep coming up; and another store was closed for a chemical spill.
Have you ever assumed that you could drive off with their handicapped electronic shopping carts? This has happened repeatedly, including last month.
Have you ever ordered a Walmart delivery and had them dump it on your sidewalk, taking a picture of it to prove it was delivered? If so, you're not the only one.
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 Walmart 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 Walmart and demonstrated that they have a large number of them, including on average more than one shooting per week somewhere in the country; now after counting them for several years that average is over two per week. In January of 2014 another study, "Rolling Back Prices and Raising Crime Rates?" provided additional statistical research indicating that Walmart 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.
Over the past ten to fifteen years Walmart has been increasing the use of self-checkout, and this has corresponded with a steady increase in shoplifting as well as false accusations, yet they refuse to even discuss returning to the use of cashiers. What most people seem to have forgotten was that when they first did this it was on a small scale as an experiment, presumably to see if it worked before expanding it, which would actually make sense, if they slowed it down or reversed it once they saw how many problems it caused. But that's not what they did. Instead the more problems they had the more they increased use of self-checkout, often claiming that instead of hiring more cashiers again, which worked previously, they resorted to more technology and hiring more security to catch people skip scanning or at other forms of theft. This has led to massive amounts of false accusations, in addition to the real thefts, and when the thefts are real, and they get caught, they often resort to violence, so it endangers both Walmart workers and customers.
Now they're acting as if the rise of shoplifting is happening for some inexplicable reason and even asking police to help them solve this problem, as if it wasn't a problem created by their own policies, and most of the media or politicians aren't pointing out the obvious. This is resulting in a massive increase in arrests, court expenses, and prison expenses, which Walmart isn't paying for, effectively meaning we are subsidizing Walmart's high crime problems with tax money. There's no official explanation for why they're behaving so foolishly; but, since this is a for profit corporation it's not hard to speculate about the most likely reason for it, that they're increasing profits for those making the decisions. But, a large portion of the money saved by not hiring cashiers is spent on technology or security to catch thieves; and, if they had to pay the increase in police, courts and prison costs that would reduce or eliminate their savings, and they would almost certainly reverse their policies, because they wouldn't be increasing profits with self-checkout.
This doesn't even include the risk to the health of both their customers and workers when the worst thieves turn violent, in some cases possibly even shooting and killing people. Every year since 2016 has seen more than a hundred shootings at Walmart, and more often than not, this is increasing, while they ignore the causes of their crime problems. These self-checkouts are also making it easier for thieves to put "skimmers" that collect credit or debit card information from customers that enable them to use their cards illegally, but, once again, the customers are stuck with the tab, not Walmart, so they're doing little or nothing to stop this, even though it's a direct result of their bad policies. And furthermore, courts have ruled that Walmart has a right to detain customers even when they have no reason to believe they're shoplifting, if they simply refuse to show receipts, as a matter of principle. At times some lawyers have claimed they need probable cause to ask to see receipts, which, if a customer goes directly from the register, sometimes even when there's a cashier, to the door they can't possibly have. So this means Walmart is under no obligation to assume their paying customers are innocent until proven guilty, which should raise major constitutional questions!
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 2024. 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.
Deceased person found inside car at Walpole Mass. Walmart, police say 08/01/2024
WALPOLE, Mass. — Authorities are investigating after a person was found deceased inside a car in a supermarket parking lot Thursday morning.
Officers responding to a report of an unresponsive person inside a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot on Providence Highway around 11 a.m. found that the person had passed away prior to their arrival, according to Walpole Police.
The identity of the deceased individual is not being released at this time. Complete article
WALPOLE, Mass. — Authorities are investigating after a person was found deceased inside a car in a supermarket parking lot Thursday morning.
Officers responding to a report of an unresponsive person inside a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot on Providence Highway around 11 a.m. found that the person had passed away prior to their arrival, according to Walpole Police.
The identity of the deceased individual is not being released at this time. Complete article
Man charged for allegedly hitting man with vehicle after argument at Fenton Missouri Walmart 08/01/2024
The two men were arguing when the suspect allegedly got in his car, hit the other man at a high speed and drove off.
FENTON, Mo. — A Granite City, Illinois, man has been charged with assault for allegedly ramming another man with a vehicle following a dispute in the parking lot outside of the Walmart department store, 653 Gravois Bluffs, in Fenton. St. Louis County Police arrested the suspect in House Springs, according to court records.
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Jake Robinson, 19, on July 25 with first-degree assault, leaving the scene of an accident and armed criminal action. As of July 26, Robinson was being held without bond at St. Louis County Jail, police reported.
According to the case’s probable-cause statement, Robinson and another man were arguing at about 8:10 p.m. July 24 in the parking lot. Robinson got into his vehicle and allegedly hit the other man at a high rate of speed before fleeing the parking lot. Complete article
The two men were arguing when the suspect allegedly got in his car, hit the other man at a high speed and drove off.
FENTON, Mo. — A Granite City, Illinois, man has been charged with assault for allegedly ramming another man with a vehicle following a dispute in the parking lot outside of the Walmart department store, 653 Gravois Bluffs, in Fenton. St. Louis County Police arrested the suspect in House Springs, according to court records.
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Jake Robinson, 19, on July 25 with first-degree assault, leaving the scene of an accident and armed criminal action. As of July 26, Robinson was being held without bond at St. Louis County Jail, police reported.
According to the case’s probable-cause statement, Robinson and another man were arguing at about 8:10 p.m. July 24 in the parking lot. Robinson got into his vehicle and allegedly hit the other man at a high rate of speed before fleeing the parking lot. Complete article
Walmart drone delivery clears hurdle as FAA approves flights without observers in Dallas Tx. 08/01/2024
Delivery by drone just cleared another hurdle that could soon make the service more widely available.
Drones typically require a drone pilot to see the aircraft at all times, but in a first for U.S. aviation history, the Federal Aviation Administration has officially authorized commercial drone flights without visual observers in the Dallas area.
The authorizations are for Zipline International and Wing Aviation. Both have partnered with Walmart to offer drone delivery to 75% of Dallas-Fort Worth by the end of this year, Walmart said in January.
Both companies received authorization to deliver packages while utilizing Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) technology, which is a system for uncontrolled operations that is separate from, but complementary to, the FAA’s air traffic management system.
“Typically, when operating drones, the drone pilot must be able to always see the aircraft,” the FAA said in a news release. “However, new advancements in air traffic technology and procedures are providing a key step toward making these Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights routine.” Complete article
Delivery by drone just cleared another hurdle that could soon make the service more widely available.
Drones typically require a drone pilot to see the aircraft at all times, but in a first for U.S. aviation history, the Federal Aviation Administration has officially authorized commercial drone flights without visual observers in the Dallas area.
The authorizations are for Zipline International and Wing Aviation. Both have partnered with Walmart to offer drone delivery to 75% of Dallas-Fort Worth by the end of this year, Walmart said in January.
Both companies received authorization to deliver packages while utilizing Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) technology, which is a system for uncontrolled operations that is separate from, but complementary to, the FAA’s air traffic management system.
“Typically, when operating drones, the drone pilot must be able to always see the aircraft,” the FAA said in a news release. “However, new advancements in air traffic technology and procedures are providing a key step toward making these Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights routine.” Complete article
Minnesota AG wins settlement against Walmart and Reynolds over ‘recycling’ bags that weren’t recyclable 08/01/2024
Walmart stores in Minnesota will not be allowed to sell plastic trash bags labeled “recycling” that were not in fact recyclable, as part of a lawsuit settlement, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Thursday.
In a news release, Ellison warned companies against “greenwashing” their products and said he’s pleased that Walmart and bag production company Reynolds Consumer Products have agreed to stop selling and marketing the bags in question for two and a half years as part of the settlement.
“Any other companies thinking about greenwashing their products to market them deceptively to Minnesotans should know by now that I will not hesitate to hold them accountable under the law,” Ellison said.
Ellison sued Walmart and Reynolds in June 2023 in Ramsey County, alleging that the companies defrauded and deceived consumers by selling Reynolds-made trash bags that showcased the word “recycling” on the boxes even though the bags themselves weren’t recyclable. The bags in question were Reynolds’ Hefty brand “recycling bags” and the Walmart Great Value brand “recycling drawstring bags,” also made by Reynolds. Complete article
Walmart stores in Minnesota will not be allowed to sell plastic trash bags labeled “recycling” that were not in fact recyclable, as part of a lawsuit settlement, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Thursday.
In a news release, Ellison warned companies against “greenwashing” their products and said he’s pleased that Walmart and bag production company Reynolds Consumer Products have agreed to stop selling and marketing the bags in question for two and a half years as part of the settlement.
“Any other companies thinking about greenwashing their products to market them deceptively to Minnesotans should know by now that I will not hesitate to hold them accountable under the law,” Ellison said.
Ellison sued Walmart and Reynolds in June 2023 in Ramsey County, alleging that the companies defrauded and deceived consumers by selling Reynolds-made trash bags that showcased the word “recycling” on the boxes even though the bags themselves weren’t recyclable. The bags in question were Reynolds’ Hefty brand “recycling bags” and the Walmart Great Value brand “recycling drawstring bags,” also made by Reynolds. Complete article
Walmart employees were caught off-guard by the company’s mandate to relocate 08/02/2024
Walmart plans to begin laying off employees that have not relocated on Aug. 9.
Walmart’s Zoom call in May was anything but routine for the roughly 300 employees who learned they would need to relocate or lose their jobs.
Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the situation that were on the call but not allowed to speak during it, said they were told during the meeting that Walmart would start requiring thousands of workers from its smaller offices and remote locations to move to one of its main office hubs to boost in-person presence.
Concerns varied between employees, according to the report. Some were fine with the mandate, while others shared concerns about job security for their partners, childcare, and keeping remote work options, the publication added. Meanwhile, there was also uneasiness about workloads and whether they would grow if workers decided to quit in lieu of moving.
Others were unsettled by the limited resources available to LGBTQ individuals in states such as Arkansas, where Walmart is headquartered. Walmart plans to open its swanky new HQ office next year. The 350-acre campus will be filled with various amenities like a fitness facility, a Little Squiggles childcare facility, and even a hotel. Complete article
Walmart plans to begin laying off employees that have not relocated on Aug. 9.
Walmart’s Zoom call in May was anything but routine for the roughly 300 employees who learned they would need to relocate or lose their jobs.
Bloomberg, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the situation that were on the call but not allowed to speak during it, said they were told during the meeting that Walmart would start requiring thousands of workers from its smaller offices and remote locations to move to one of its main office hubs to boost in-person presence.
Concerns varied between employees, according to the report. Some were fine with the mandate, while others shared concerns about job security for their partners, childcare, and keeping remote work options, the publication added. Meanwhile, there was also uneasiness about workloads and whether they would grow if workers decided to quit in lieu of moving.
Others were unsettled by the limited resources available to LGBTQ individuals in states such as Arkansas, where Walmart is headquartered. Walmart plans to open its swanky new HQ office next year. The 350-acre campus will be filled with various amenities like a fitness facility, a Little Squiggles childcare facility, and even a hotel. Complete article
UPDATE: Scene cleared at Walmart in Buffalo, Missouri 08/01/2024 Dallas County emergency management officials are reporting a bomb threat at the Walmart in Buffalo, Missouri.
Crimestoppers: Man steals credit card and purchases gift card over $500 at Huntsville Alabama Walmart 08/01/2024
Spring Hill Tenn. Police Investigating Walmart Theft 08/01/2024
Pickaway County Man Attempts to Flee on Bike after Theft at Ohio Walmart 08/01/2024
Suspect in North Adams Mass. Walmart armed robbery arrested, AR-15 and $5,400 recovered 08/02/2024
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. (WWLP) – A suspect was arrested in connection with an armed robbery at Walmart in North Adams on Friday.
According to North Adams Police Chief Mark Bailey, at around 7 a.m. officers received a call from employees at Walmart for a report of an armed robbery. Police say the suspect allegedly showed a cashier a backpack containing a firearm, took money, and left in a red pickup towards Church Street.
Officers in the area began to pursue the vehicle before it stopped in the area of Hillside Cemetery where the suspect ran away on foot. He was caught quickly however, an officer suffered injuries during the arrest but is expected to recover.
A duffle bag the suspect had contained an AR-15 pistol, with a 30-round high-capacity magazine containing 17 rounds. Approximately $5,400 from Walmart was recovered. The pickup truck was reported stolen from Bennington, Vermont. Complete article
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. (WWLP) – A suspect was arrested in connection with an armed robbery at Walmart in North Adams on Friday.
According to North Adams Police Chief Mark Bailey, at around 7 a.m. officers received a call from employees at Walmart for a report of an armed robbery. Police say the suspect allegedly showed a cashier a backpack containing a firearm, took money, and left in a red pickup towards Church Street.
Officers in the area began to pursue the vehicle before it stopped in the area of Hillside Cemetery where the suspect ran away on foot. He was caught quickly however, an officer suffered injuries during the arrest but is expected to recover.
A duffle bag the suspect had contained an AR-15 pistol, with a 30-round high-capacity magazine containing 17 rounds. Approximately $5,400 from Walmart was recovered. The pickup truck was reported stolen from Bennington, Vermont. Complete article
Suspect wrecks Fla. Walmart merch because he thought he was going to jail anyway: BBPD 08/02/2024
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Boynton Beach man accused of trashing thousands of dollars-worth of merchandise at a Walmart store reportedly explained to his arresting officer that he figured he was going to jail anyway, so he wanted to make sure it was worth it.
According to the Boynton Beach Police Department, Thomas Maxwell was caught in the toy section amid some scattered but undamaged items. While that merchandise was still okay, he had already poured two gallons of bleach on nearly $1,000 worth of floormats, hundreds of dollars of footballs, and Ozark chairs, according to the probable cause affidavit against him.
Throw in five pairs of sunglasses that were broken, and he is accused of causing more than $2,000 in damage.
Maxwell’s alleged destructive spree began when he wanted to return a phone to the Walmart on South Federal Highway, in Boynton Beach, an employee explained to the officer. According to the affidavit, when a worker explained she could not take back the item, Maxwell shoved two computer monitors off the counter and that’s when he went and grabbed the bleach. Complete article
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Boynton Beach man accused of trashing thousands of dollars-worth of merchandise at a Walmart store reportedly explained to his arresting officer that he figured he was going to jail anyway, so he wanted to make sure it was worth it.
According to the Boynton Beach Police Department, Thomas Maxwell was caught in the toy section amid some scattered but undamaged items. While that merchandise was still okay, he had already poured two gallons of bleach on nearly $1,000 worth of floormats, hundreds of dollars of footballs, and Ozark chairs, according to the probable cause affidavit against him.
Throw in five pairs of sunglasses that were broken, and he is accused of causing more than $2,000 in damage.
Maxwell’s alleged destructive spree began when he wanted to return a phone to the Walmart on South Federal Highway, in Boynton Beach, an employee explained to the officer. According to the affidavit, when a worker explained she could not take back the item, Maxwell shoved two computer monitors off the counter and that’s when he went and grabbed the bleach. Complete article
Sahuarita Ariz. police: 3 arrested in Walmart store break-in 08/03/2024
Three people have been arrested in connection with a recent break-in at a Walmart store in Sahuarita, authorities say.
On July 24, officers went to the store at Interstate-19 and Duval Mine Road for a reported burglary. Burglars forced their way through a locked door at night, gated items from the shelves and fled in a wing car, a news release from the Sahuarita Police Department says.
A search of a residence in Sahuarita and a second at a house outside the town resulted in the recovery of several stolen items. Police also seized burglary tools, drugs and drug paraphernalia, the release said. Complete article
Three people have been arrested in connection with a recent break-in at a Walmart store in Sahuarita, authorities say.
On July 24, officers went to the store at Interstate-19 and Duval Mine Road for a reported burglary. Burglars forced their way through a locked door at night, gated items from the shelves and fled in a wing car, a news release from the Sahuarita Police Department says.
A search of a residence in Sahuarita and a second at a house outside the town resulted in the recovery of several stolen items. Police also seized burglary tools, drugs and drug paraphernalia, the release said. Complete article
Police: Couple ‘showed off’ stolen jewelry from Arkansas Walmart on Facebook 08/02/2024
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police have a few words of advice: If you walk out of Walmart without paying, don’t post photos of your haul.
Investigators said 28-year-old Tykeria Rucker and 41-year-old Terry Ross, both of Jonesboro, did just that.
According to the affidavit, the couple entered the store at 1911 West Parker Rd. on July 17 and gathered several items, including jewelry.
“They attempted to purchase the items at the electronics counter with a check using Tykeria’s ID,” the court documents said. “While Terry was talking to the employee at the counter, Tykeria concealed the jewelry items in her purse.”
After many failed attempts running the check, police said Ross and Rucker then walked out of the store without paying for the concealed jewelry, which was valued at $1,592.
The affidavit noted that several Walmart employees are familiar with the couple.
“One of the employees had Terry as a friend on Facebook and was able to see his Facebook Story of Terry Tykeria showing off the jewelry that was stolen,” Detective Madison Dobbs stated in the affidavit. “Both suspects were wearing the same clothes as they were in Walmart when the jewelry was stolen.” Complete article
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police have a few words of advice: If you walk out of Walmart without paying, don’t post photos of your haul.
Investigators said 28-year-old Tykeria Rucker and 41-year-old Terry Ross, both of Jonesboro, did just that.
According to the affidavit, the couple entered the store at 1911 West Parker Rd. on July 17 and gathered several items, including jewelry.
“They attempted to purchase the items at the electronics counter with a check using Tykeria’s ID,” the court documents said. “While Terry was talking to the employee at the counter, Tykeria concealed the jewelry items in her purse.”
After many failed attempts running the check, police said Ross and Rucker then walked out of the store without paying for the concealed jewelry, which was valued at $1,592.
The affidavit noted that several Walmart employees are familiar with the couple.
“One of the employees had Terry as a friend on Facebook and was able to see his Facebook Story of Terry Tykeria showing off the jewelry that was stolen,” Detective Madison Dobbs stated in the affidavit. “Both suspects were wearing the same clothes as they were in Walmart when the jewelry was stolen.” Complete article
Fire chief: Possible injuries in head-on collision near Walmart in Petal Mississippi 08/02/2024
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - First responders are on the scene in Petal following a head-on collision between two vehicles.
According to Petal Fire Department Chief Marion Sims, the crash was reported around 1:25 p.m. Friday, at the intersection of Evelyn Gandy Parkway and Byrd Boulevard, near Walmart.
Sims said that there are some possible injuries, along with a child possibly being involved in the crash. Complete article
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - First responders are on the scene in Petal following a head-on collision between two vehicles.
According to Petal Fire Department Chief Marion Sims, the crash was reported around 1:25 p.m. Friday, at the intersection of Evelyn Gandy Parkway and Byrd Boulevard, near Walmart.
Sims said that there are some possible injuries, along with a child possibly being involved in the crash. Complete article
Produce being recalled at Walmart and Aldi stores in 18 states 08/03/2024
A recall for vegetables and bagged salads has been expanded to cover additional produce sold at Walmart, Aldi and other retailers across 18 states.
Last month, Wiers Farm Inc. of Ohio voluntarily recalled certain produce items, such as bagged peppers, green beans, salad cucumbers, organic yellow squash and organic zucchini squash, due to listeria contamination.
The recall has now been expanded to include a wider range of produce sold individually or by the pound, as listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Complete article
Produce is being recalled at Walmart, Aldi stores in Michigan, 17 other states 08/05/2024
A recall for vegetables and bagged salads has been expanded to cover additional produce sold at Walmart, Aldi and other retailers across 18 states.
Last month, Wiers Farm Inc. of Ohio voluntarily recalled certain produce items, such as bagged peppers, green beans, salad cucumbers, organic yellow squash and organic zucchini squash, due to listeria contamination.
The recall has now been expanded to include a wider range of produce sold individually or by the pound, as listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Complete article
Produce is being recalled at Walmart, Aldi stores in Michigan, 17 other states 08/05/2024
WAIT WRECK ‘You guys are killing me,’ rage Walmart patrons after waiting ‘over an hour’ for service – shoppers call it ‘terrible’ 08/03/2024
WALMART customers have repeatedly had issues with a service meant to make getting groceries a speedy experience.
Many retailers started offering curbside pickup for online orders during the pandemic.
Customers loved the new way to get everything they needed without leaving their cars.
It has become so common that most people forget it is a relatively new service with kinks that must be worked out.
Walmart shoppers have hit several snags with curbside pickup, including long waits once they arrive.
"I have been waiting at the curbside pick-up for over an hour. Isn't this service supposed to save us time?" wrote customer Eyner (@eynercruz558420) on X. Complete article
‘FULL OF IT’ ‘I pushed my cart away & walked out’ Walmart shopper fumes as workers ‘just standing around’ & vows to not shop at store 08/03/2024
‘I would have returned EVERYTHING!!!’: Walmart shopper says worker remotely shut down self-checkout machine after suspecting her of stealing 08/04/2024 She explains it wasn’t intentional and asks if she can pay for the boric acid, but the loss prevention worker says she can’t purchase it for another 24 hours. He continues that he shut down her first machine on purpose, saying that she didn’t scan the second of two identical pillows—although he admits that she scanned the boric acid at the first machine.
WALK ON BY ‘I’m not stopping,’ Walmart shopper fumes after being asked to check receipt – she has a petty solution to get revenge 08/03/2024
CHECKED OUT ‘Not a single lane open,’ Target shopper fumes after ‘coming to get away from Walmart’ – self-checkout wasn’t any better 08/04/2024
DOUBLE TROUBLE ‘My time is valuable,’ demands Walmart shopper after ‘horrible’ checkout experience – customers ‘forced’ into bad choice 08/06/2024
STORE FURY ‘Last time I shop here,’ says Walmart customer after payment method ‘blocked’ & was only warned at self-checkout 08/07/2024
LET ME GO ‘Not on their payroll,’ blasts Walmart shopper who was ‘harassed’ at receipt check – greeter sent her back in the store 08/07/2024
WAL-K ON ‘I try to get through without cursing,’ fumes Walmart shopper forced to use self-checkout – 2nd issue made it impossible 08/07/2024
Walmart Shopper Claims Harassment Over Receipt Check Sparks Controversy 08/08/2024
SCARCE STAFF ‘Just walked out’ fumes Walmart shopper who left cart with $130 of groceries after store had 19 unmanned registers 08/08/2024
WALMART customers have repeatedly had issues with a service meant to make getting groceries a speedy experience.
Many retailers started offering curbside pickup for online orders during the pandemic.
Customers loved the new way to get everything they needed without leaving their cars.
It has become so common that most people forget it is a relatively new service with kinks that must be worked out.
Walmart shoppers have hit several snags with curbside pickup, including long waits once they arrive.
"I have been waiting at the curbside pick-up for over an hour. Isn't this service supposed to save us time?" wrote customer Eyner (@eynercruz558420) on X. Complete article
‘FULL OF IT’ ‘I pushed my cart away & walked out’ Walmart shopper fumes as workers ‘just standing around’ & vows to not shop at store 08/03/2024
‘I would have returned EVERYTHING!!!’: Walmart shopper says worker remotely shut down self-checkout machine after suspecting her of stealing 08/04/2024 She explains it wasn’t intentional and asks if she can pay for the boric acid, but the loss prevention worker says she can’t purchase it for another 24 hours. He continues that he shut down her first machine on purpose, saying that she didn’t scan the second of two identical pillows—although he admits that she scanned the boric acid at the first machine.
WALK ON BY ‘I’m not stopping,’ Walmart shopper fumes after being asked to check receipt – she has a petty solution to get revenge 08/03/2024
CHECKED OUT ‘Not a single lane open,’ Target shopper fumes after ‘coming to get away from Walmart’ – self-checkout wasn’t any better 08/04/2024
DOUBLE TROUBLE ‘My time is valuable,’ demands Walmart shopper after ‘horrible’ checkout experience – customers ‘forced’ into bad choice 08/06/2024
STORE FURY ‘Last time I shop here,’ says Walmart customer after payment method ‘blocked’ & was only warned at self-checkout 08/07/2024
LET ME GO ‘Not on their payroll,’ blasts Walmart shopper who was ‘harassed’ at receipt check – greeter sent her back in the store 08/07/2024
WAL-K ON ‘I try to get through without cursing,’ fumes Walmart shopper forced to use self-checkout – 2nd issue made it impossible 08/07/2024
Walmart Shopper Claims Harassment Over Receipt Check Sparks Controversy 08/08/2024
SCARCE STAFF ‘Just walked out’ fumes Walmart shopper who left cart with $130 of groceries after store had 19 unmanned registers 08/08/2024
Two teens accused of making a bomb threat towards Walmart in Owosso Mich. 08/02/2024
Tx. Rep Escobar calls for bipartisan gun reform ahead of Aug 3 Walmart anniversary 08/01/2024
Man accused of riding stolen bike out of Ocala Fla. Walmart 08/02/2024
5 years after El Paso Walmart shooting, gunman’s once-extremist language has gone mainstream 08/02/2024
Shooting reportedly locks down Greenwood Mississippi Walmart store 08/03/2024
GREENWOOD-Multiple reports reached The Delta News Saturday evening about a shooting and possible lockdown at the Greenwood Walmart store.
The incident apparently happened outside the store around 5PM, and witnesses said it triggered a lockdown at the store.
Video from The Delta News taken a little over an hour later showed business had returned to normal at the store.
Greenwood police confirmed the incident to The Delta News, but would not provide any details. Complete article
Parking Lot Shooting Sparks Panic At Walmart, But No One Injured 08/03/2024 The woman who allegedly fired the shots, Jasmine Manuel of Greenwood, was in custody late Saturday after initially eluding police in a high-speed chase.
GREENWOOD-Multiple reports reached The Delta News Saturday evening about a shooting and possible lockdown at the Greenwood Walmart store.
The incident apparently happened outside the store around 5PM, and witnesses said it triggered a lockdown at the store.
Video from The Delta News taken a little over an hour later showed business had returned to normal at the store.
Greenwood police confirmed the incident to The Delta News, but would not provide any details. Complete article
Parking Lot Shooting Sparks Panic At Walmart, But No One Injured 08/03/2024 The woman who allegedly fired the shots, Jasmine Manuel of Greenwood, was in custody late Saturday after initially eluding police in a high-speed chase.
Woman employee fatally stabbed at Southern California Walmart 08/05/2024
A man is in custody following a deadly stabbing at a Walmart in Riverside County on Monday morning.
According to a Riverside County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, deputies were sent to the Walmart Supercenter in the 29000 block of Central Avenue in Lake Elsinore around 7 a.m. on reports of an assault with a deadly weapon.
Witnesses told arriving deputies that they saw a female that was stabbed by a Black man; whether the stabbing occurred inside or outside of the store was not immediately disclosed. Complete article
Parolee charged with fatally stabbing 65-year-old Walmart worker in random attack 08/07/2024
Parolee accused of killing Lake Elsinore Walmart employee pleads not guilty 08/16/2024
Stabbing Survivor Relives Nightmare: Attacker Charged in Walmart Killing 08/29/2024
A man is in custody following a deadly stabbing at a Walmart in Riverside County on Monday morning.
According to a Riverside County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, deputies were sent to the Walmart Supercenter in the 29000 block of Central Avenue in Lake Elsinore around 7 a.m. on reports of an assault with a deadly weapon.
Witnesses told arriving deputies that they saw a female that was stabbed by a Black man; whether the stabbing occurred inside or outside of the store was not immediately disclosed. Complete article
Parolee charged with fatally stabbing 65-year-old Walmart worker in random attack 08/07/2024
Parolee accused of killing Lake Elsinore Walmart employee pleads not guilty 08/16/2024
Stabbing Survivor Relives Nightmare: Attacker Charged in Walmart Killing 08/29/2024
WATCH: Elderly Man Goes Buck Wild in Texas Walmart Brawl 08/04/2024
There's never a dull moment in Wal-Mart, boys and girls.
I've seen some of the craziest crud go down while browsing for coffee creamer. Wal-Mart is the great equalizer. No matter who you are, rich or poor, young or old, when you're shopping in Wal-Mart, you're just the same as the next guy. It's part of the experience. It's the only place I truly don't mind being seen in my Cookie Monster jammies.
We hate it. We love it. We desperately need it. It's cheap and convenient like truck stop hookers and Ramen noodles.
Oh, and the fights.
A wild fight between a young man and an elderly man broke out in the self-checkout lane of a Wal-Mart store in Plano, Texas yesterday.
It's unclear what started the scuffle. What's very clear, is that despite age, the elderly fellow still has a lot of fight in him. He even got creative in the heat of the moment and charged his opponent with a shopping cart. Complete article
There's never a dull moment in Wal-Mart, boys and girls.
I've seen some of the craziest crud go down while browsing for coffee creamer. Wal-Mart is the great equalizer. No matter who you are, rich or poor, young or old, when you're shopping in Wal-Mart, you're just the same as the next guy. It's part of the experience. It's the only place I truly don't mind being seen in my Cookie Monster jammies.
We hate it. We love it. We desperately need it. It's cheap and convenient like truck stop hookers and Ramen noodles.
Oh, and the fights.
A wild fight between a young man and an elderly man broke out in the self-checkout lane of a Wal-Mart store in Plano, Texas yesterday.
It's unclear what started the scuffle. What's very clear, is that despite age, the elderly fellow still has a lot of fight in him. He even got creative in the heat of the moment and charged his opponent with a shopping cart. Complete article
Police: Hit-and-run suspect used baby as shield with guns drawn on her at Ga. Walmart 08/02/2024 (Misleading headline?)
SYLVESTER, Ga. (WALB) - Sylvester police are looking for a woman suspected of hitting an officer with her car as she fled from police after being caught shoplifting.
According to Sylvester Police Chief Ronald Jackson, Shanita Bryant and two other women were reported shoplifting at the Walmart Supercenter in Sylvester, Ga. on Wednesday, July 31.
Police say when officers approached, Bryant took a 5-month-old baby from the shopping cart and ran.
Chief Jackson says she proceeded to put the baby unrestrained into the back seat of the vehicle. Bryant fled the scene in a silver 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.
In the process, she left the other children behind in the Walmart parking lot and attempted to run over 3 officers injuring one, according to Chief Jackson. Complete article Intentionally or not, this headline is misleading; the suspect puts a baby in the back of a car, but activities in the article don't indicate she intentionally used child as a shield. This is part of a common establishment tactic, first they rig the economy against the poor, then when a small percentage of the poor resort to desperate measures they demonize them. Her activities may be highly inappropriate but those rigging the economy are worse.
SYLVESTER, Ga. (WALB) - Sylvester police are looking for a woman suspected of hitting an officer with her car as she fled from police after being caught shoplifting.
According to Sylvester Police Chief Ronald Jackson, Shanita Bryant and two other women were reported shoplifting at the Walmart Supercenter in Sylvester, Ga. on Wednesday, July 31.
Police say when officers approached, Bryant took a 5-month-old baby from the shopping cart and ran.
Chief Jackson says she proceeded to put the baby unrestrained into the back seat of the vehicle. Bryant fled the scene in a silver 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.
In the process, she left the other children behind in the Walmart parking lot and attempted to run over 3 officers injuring one, according to Chief Jackson. Complete article Intentionally or not, this headline is misleading; the suspect puts a baby in the back of a car, but activities in the article don't indicate she intentionally used child as a shield. This is part of a common establishment tactic, first they rig the economy against the poor, then when a small percentage of the poor resort to desperate measures they demonize them. Her activities may be highly inappropriate but those rigging the economy are worse.
UPDATE: RCMP investigating suspected arson at Salmon Arm BC Canada Walmart 08/05/2024
Police are investigating after a fire ignited Sunday afternoon inside the Salmon Arm Walmart.
The fire prompted the store's evacuation around 4 p.m. on Aug. 4. Two employees outside the store said the blaze had allegedly been started by individuals who'd been using the changing rooms in the clothing area.
"The flames were shooting to the roof," said one of the employees.
The Salmon Arm Fire Department and RCMP responded.
Salmon Arm RCMP spokesperson Const. Andrew Hodges confirmed police are investigating the suspected arson. Complete article
Police are investigating after a fire ignited Sunday afternoon inside the Salmon Arm Walmart.
The fire prompted the store's evacuation around 4 p.m. on Aug. 4. Two employees outside the store said the blaze had allegedly been started by individuals who'd been using the changing rooms in the clothing area.
"The flames were shooting to the roof," said one of the employees.
The Salmon Arm Fire Department and RCMP responded.
Salmon Arm RCMP spokesperson Const. Andrew Hodges confirmed police are investigating the suspected arson. Complete article
Arrest made in Walmart shoplifting-turned-aggravated assault in Sioux Falls SD 08/05/2024
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls police responded to an aggravated assault at Walmart on Saturday evening.
The incident started as shoplifting around 7 p.m. at the Walmart on Arrowhead Parkway.
A man shoplifted items, primarily clothing, and when he was confronted by loss prevention staff, he pulled out a knife.
The suspect threatened and swung the knife at the employee. Complete article
Sioux Falls Walmart Employee Threatened with Knife Saturday Night 08/06/2024
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls police responded to an aggravated assault at Walmart on Saturday evening.
The incident started as shoplifting around 7 p.m. at the Walmart on Arrowhead Parkway.
A man shoplifted items, primarily clothing, and when he was confronted by loss prevention staff, he pulled out a knife.
The suspect threatened and swung the knife at the employee. Complete article
Sioux Falls Walmart Employee Threatened with Knife Saturday Night 08/06/2024
5 years in prison for man who stole merchandise through returns scheme at Crystal Lake Ill. Walmart 08/02/2024
A man has been sentenced to five years in prison after prosecutors say he stole over $300 worth of merchandise from Walmart in Crystal Lake through a return scheme.
Samuel Spann, 40, of Rockford, was charged in January with two counts of retail theft, Class 3 and 4 felonies.
He pleaded guilty last month to one count of retail theft, a Class 3 felony, in exchange for his other charge and other retail theft cases being dismissed.
McHenry County Judge Mark Gerhardt approved the plea and sentenced Spann, a convicted felon, to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections pursuant to the plea.
Prosecutors said Spann purchased over $300 worth of merchandise from the Walmart in Crystal Lake on November 24, 2023. Complete article The cost to the state is much higher than the amount stolen; this is rarely ever treated so harshly, and when corporations commit much worse crimes they're often not charged at all.
A man has been sentenced to five years in prison after prosecutors say he stole over $300 worth of merchandise from Walmart in Crystal Lake through a return scheme.
Samuel Spann, 40, of Rockford, was charged in January with two counts of retail theft, Class 3 and 4 felonies.
He pleaded guilty last month to one count of retail theft, a Class 3 felony, in exchange for his other charge and other retail theft cases being dismissed.
McHenry County Judge Mark Gerhardt approved the plea and sentenced Spann, a convicted felon, to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections pursuant to the plea.
Prosecutors said Spann purchased over $300 worth of merchandise from the Walmart in Crystal Lake on November 24, 2023. Complete article The cost to the state is much higher than the amount stolen; this is rarely ever treated so harshly, and when corporations commit much worse crimes they're often not charged at all.
DROP OFF ‘Just dumped it,’ Walmart shopper fumes after delivery ‘left in pile on floor’ – vows it’s the ‘last time’ 08/04/2024
WALMART'S delivery service has left a shopper reeling after their groceries were allegedly dumped on the sidewalk.
The big-box retailer has come under fire recently for its checkout changes, but the most recent complaint on X is about another form of checkout.
"Well, that's the last time I use @Walmart delivery LOL," X user @SyntheticStrife wrote.
"Just dumped it," he added with an attached picture appearing to show a number of grey shopping bags dumped on the floor.
The retailer responded, hoping to find out more about the situation to deal with it.
"Could you please provide more details about your experience? Just send us a DM, so we can look into this for you," Walmart replied. Complete article
WALMART'S delivery service has left a shopper reeling after their groceries were allegedly dumped on the sidewalk.
The big-box retailer has come under fire recently for its checkout changes, but the most recent complaint on X is about another form of checkout.
"Well, that's the last time I use @Walmart delivery LOL," X user @SyntheticStrife wrote.
"Just dumped it," he added with an attached picture appearing to show a number of grey shopping bags dumped on the floor.
The retailer responded, hoping to find out more about the situation to deal with it.
"Could you please provide more details about your experience? Just send us a DM, so we can look into this for you," Walmart replied. Complete article
Walmart supplier under investigation after state officials suggest possible Chinese ties 08/07/2024
A Fort Smith property now under a state investigation for possible ties to the Chinese government is owned by Olivet International Inc., a major Walmart supplier that has an office near the retailer’s Bentonville headquarters.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced last month that he would investigate a real estate purchase in Fort Smith after Gov. Sarah Sanders and Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward flagged it for potential connections to China.
There is “reasonable suspicion of ownership ties with China and the Chinese Communist Party as well as national security concerns associated with the site’s proximity to Ebbing Air National Guard Base,” Sanders and Ward said in their letter requesting an investigation. Complete article
A Fort Smith property now under a state investigation for possible ties to the Chinese government is owned by Olivet International Inc., a major Walmart supplier that has an office near the retailer’s Bentonville headquarters.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced last month that he would investigate a real estate purchase in Fort Smith after Gov. Sarah Sanders and Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward flagged it for potential connections to China.
There is “reasonable suspicion of ownership ties with China and the Chinese Communist Party as well as national security concerns associated with the site’s proximity to Ebbing Air National Guard Base,” Sanders and Ward said in their letter requesting an investigation. Complete article
Walmart seizes 37% of online food sales 08/08/2024
Walmart Inc. captured 37% of U.S. online grocery sales in the second quarter this year while grocers lost their share of the market to mass retailers, according to a report released Tuesday.
Households continued to shift away from supermarkets toward Walmart in search of lower prices, the U.S. eGrocery Market Share Report -- 2Q24 said.
The report used data from the monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey.
"Walmart's year-over-year gains for Q2 2024 build on a multi-year uptrend for the retailer, fueled by economic conditions and key strategic moves that have delivered results," the report said.
In contrast, supermarkets lost online grocery sales in the second quarter compared to a year ago, finishing the quarter with 27.3% of that market.
Walmart's online sales share began to overtake supermarkets in early 2022 as inflation grew faster than wages, the report said. Complete article
Walmart Inc. captured 37% of U.S. online grocery sales in the second quarter this year while grocers lost their share of the market to mass retailers, according to a report released Tuesday.
Households continued to shift away from supermarkets toward Walmart in search of lower prices, the U.S. eGrocery Market Share Report -- 2Q24 said.
The report used data from the monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey.
"Walmart's year-over-year gains for Q2 2024 build on a multi-year uptrend for the retailer, fueled by economic conditions and key strategic moves that have delivered results," the report said.
In contrast, supermarkets lost online grocery sales in the second quarter compared to a year ago, finishing the quarter with 27.3% of that market.
Walmart's online sales share began to overtake supermarkets in early 2022 as inflation grew faster than wages, the report said. Complete article
Newsletter: Customers locked in Walmart overnight 08/03/2024
Inconsiderate golf cart parking at Fla. Walmart in The Villages 08/05/2024
Pa. State Police Calls: Troopers Investigate $777 Walmart Theft 08/05/2024
Bomb Threat Called In To Shiawasse County Mich. Walmart 08/05/2024
Man accused of taking inappropriate photos of women at Walmart location in Platte County Missouri 08/05/2024
Man arrested, accused of indecent exposure in SC Walmart parking lot, deputies say 08/05/2024
Sturbridge Mass. Police search for suspects using stolen cards at Walmart 08/07/2024
Call 911 Now If You Hear 'Code Brown' (Active Shooter) at Texas Walmart 08/06/2024
Man caught at Canadian border after stabbing husband at Gallatin Tenn. Walmart late last month 08/06/2024
Rollover Traffic Crash In Wood River Ill. Walmart Parking Lot 08/08/2024
WOOD RIVER - Emergency responders from the Wood River Fire Department and Police Department were called to the Wood River Walmart parking lot Thursday afternoon following reports of a vehicle rollover.
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered at least one individual trapped inside the overturned vehicle. The Wood River Fire Department immediately requested additional manpower to assist with the extrication process.
Firefighters swiftly managed to extract the trapped person. Complete article
WOOD RIVER - Emergency responders from the Wood River Fire Department and Police Department were called to the Wood River Walmart parking lot Thursday afternoon following reports of a vehicle rollover.
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered at least one individual trapped inside the overturned vehicle. The Wood River Fire Department immediately requested additional manpower to assist with the extrication process.
Firefighters swiftly managed to extract the trapped person. Complete article
Arlington woman says she was groped by stranger at Tx. Walmart self-checkout 08/08/2024
ARLINGTON, Texas - An Arlington woman says a man groped her while she was in the self-checkout at a Walmart.
Police say the incident was reported on July 30, and they're still looking for the suspect who left the scene after it happened. The man's accuser says he offered to help her at the self-checkout before assaulting her.
There are security cameras throughout the Walmart, and the victim says she was quick to point that out to the suspect before he ran away. Complete article
ARLINGTON, Texas - An Arlington woman says a man groped her while she was in the self-checkout at a Walmart.
Police say the incident was reported on July 30, and they're still looking for the suspect who left the scene after it happened. The man's accuser says he offered to help her at the self-checkout before assaulting her.
There are security cameras throughout the Walmart, and the victim says she was quick to point that out to the suspect before he ran away. Complete article
Police: Palestine man arrested for bank robbery inside Tx. Walmart 08/09/2024
PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) – The Palestine Police Department arrested a man on Friday for allegedly attempting to rob the First Convenience Bank inside of Walmart.
According to PPD, officers were dispatched to the First Convenience Bank inside of the Walmart Supercenter at approximately 3:41 p.m. on Friday following reports of a robbery in progress.
According to officials, a male subject entered the bank and demanded a large amount of money from an employee at the bank. The subject allegedly stated that he would use force if the employee did not comply, the employee was able to text a relative stating that they were being robbed, after which a 911 call was made.
PPD said that officers arrived on scene and took Joseph White, 20 of Palestine, into custody while he was still standing at the bank counter. According to authorities, White was not found to be in possession of any weapons. Complete article
PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) – The Palestine Police Department arrested a man on Friday for allegedly attempting to rob the First Convenience Bank inside of Walmart.
According to PPD, officers were dispatched to the First Convenience Bank inside of the Walmart Supercenter at approximately 3:41 p.m. on Friday following reports of a robbery in progress.
According to officials, a male subject entered the bank and demanded a large amount of money from an employee at the bank. The subject allegedly stated that he would use force if the employee did not comply, the employee was able to text a relative stating that they were being robbed, after which a 911 call was made.
PPD said that officers arrived on scene and took Joseph White, 20 of Palestine, into custody while he was still standing at the bank counter. According to authorities, White was not found to be in possession of any weapons. Complete article
These Are Utah's Most Stolen Walmart Items 08/09/2024
What gets the five finger discount at Utah Walmart's?
It makes all of our prices go up. It gets my blood boiling. I'll breathe and you can read. Here is the list of the top 8:
1.Cosmetics
Y'know, there are some real good drugstore brands out there, but swiping stuff like lipstick, mascara, compacts, and hair dye, isn't the way to go.
2. Small Electronics
When it comes to small electronics, from basic watches to fancy smartphones and headphones, folks seem to eye those a lot.
3. Toys
Toys like Hot Wheels or Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh cards, and Magic the Gathering cards disappear a lot. Complete article
What gets the five finger discount at Utah Walmart's?
It makes all of our prices go up. It gets my blood boiling. I'll breathe and you can read. Here is the list of the top 8:
1.Cosmetics
Y'know, there are some real good drugstore brands out there, but swiping stuff like lipstick, mascara, compacts, and hair dye, isn't the way to go.
2. Small Electronics
When it comes to small electronics, from basic watches to fancy smartphones and headphones, folks seem to eye those a lot.
3. Toys
Toys like Hot Wheels or Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh cards, and Magic the Gathering cards disappear a lot. Complete article
‘I work for Walmart and I agree I see this so often’: Walmart shopper says people are ‘abandoning’ their items at self-checkout 08/09/2024
‘We can’t even get a full cart anymore because it would be close to $500.’
The cost of groceries has been going up in recent years. A survey published in June of this year found that 80% of respondents claimed to have seen notable increases in food prices since the pandemic. The same report found that grocery prices have increased by 25% since early 2020.
These high prices have taken their toll on shoppers. For example, one Safeway customer sparked a discussion after claiming that his grocery bill of $123 was barely enough to cover two nights of food. A service worker also claimed to have felt awkward charging customers given the high prices.
Now, a TikTok user has sparked a discussion after documenting something they observed at Walmart which they say has a dark backstory. Complete article
SOCKS TO BE YOU ‘I can’t be the only one’ Walmart shopper leaves store after finding several items locked behind anti-theft glass 08/10/2024
TOO FAR I’m leaving my cart,’ responds Kroger shopper in response to new pricing strategy that sees chain following Walmart 08/11/2024
UNDER SOCK AND KEY ‘Customers are treated like criminals,’ fumes Walmart shopper as he encountered anti-theft policies just to buy socks 08/12/2024
PAY UP Angry shoppers fear Home Depot and Walmart will ‘lose battle’ after being last stores to not accept easy payment method 08/12/2024
‘We can’t even get a full cart anymore because it would be close to $500.’
The cost of groceries has been going up in recent years. A survey published in June of this year found that 80% of respondents claimed to have seen notable increases in food prices since the pandemic. The same report found that grocery prices have increased by 25% since early 2020.
These high prices have taken their toll on shoppers. For example, one Safeway customer sparked a discussion after claiming that his grocery bill of $123 was barely enough to cover two nights of food. A service worker also claimed to have felt awkward charging customers given the high prices.
Now, a TikTok user has sparked a discussion after documenting something they observed at Walmart which they say has a dark backstory. Complete article
SOCKS TO BE YOU ‘I can’t be the only one’ Walmart shopper leaves store after finding several items locked behind anti-theft glass 08/10/2024
TOO FAR I’m leaving my cart,’ responds Kroger shopper in response to new pricing strategy that sees chain following Walmart 08/11/2024
UNDER SOCK AND KEY ‘Customers are treated like criminals,’ fumes Walmart shopper as he encountered anti-theft policies just to buy socks 08/12/2024
PAY UP Angry shoppers fear Home Depot and Walmart will ‘lose battle’ after being last stores to not accept easy payment method 08/12/2024
Costco, Walmart pressured by Christian groups over abortion pill 08/07/2024
A group of Christian investors are warning some of the largest U.S. retailers including Costco and Walmart against selling the abortion pill mifepristone.
Companies offering the drug risk reputation and legal repercussions, according to an Aug. 2 letter sent to CEOs at the two retail giants, as well as Kroger, Albertsons and medical distribution company McKesson Corp. The group said 6,000 Costco customers have signed a petition saying they will cancel their membership if the retailer starts selling the pills.
The religious coalition behind the petition owns about $172 million in shares of the five companies. The coalition was led by Boise, Idaho-based Inspire Investing, which manages $3 billion of assets, and includes the investment arm of the Southern Baptist churches and the American Family Association, a Christian fundamentalist group. Complete article
A group of Christian investors are warning some of the largest U.S. retailers including Costco and Walmart against selling the abortion pill mifepristone.
Companies offering the drug risk reputation and legal repercussions, according to an Aug. 2 letter sent to CEOs at the two retail giants, as well as Kroger, Albertsons and medical distribution company McKesson Corp. The group said 6,000 Costco customers have signed a petition saying they will cancel their membership if the retailer starts selling the pills.
The religious coalition behind the petition owns about $172 million in shares of the five companies. The coalition was led by Boise, Idaho-based Inspire Investing, which manages $3 billion of assets, and includes the investment arm of the Southern Baptist churches and the American Family Association, a Christian fundamentalist group. Complete article
Ohio Walmart Thief Stuffs Stolen Goods in Diaper Bag 08/06/2024
Walmart liquor thieves wanted in Clermont, Fla., police say 08/06/2024
‘For the safety of our associates’: Several Grand Strand SC Walmarts closing due to Tropical Storm Debby 08/06/2024
Third Arrest Made in $1 Million Theft of San Angelo Tx. Walmart 08/07/2024
Suspect sought for alleged credit card fraud at Hawaii Walmart 08/08/2024
Local Woman Accused of Stealing Over $200 Worth of Items From Clarion Pa. Walmart 08/08/2024
Tullwood Apartments files request to speed up cleanup process of Bellingham Wash. Walmart homeless encampment 08/07/2024
Homeless woman suspected of shoplifting arrested at Walmart in Leesburg Fla. 08/07/2024
Geneva Man Accused of Shoplifting at NY Walmart 08/09/2024
Man shot, killed during altercation in Tx. Walmart parking lot on city’s South Side, police say 08/12/2024
SAN ANTONIO – A man in his 30s was shot and killed during an altercation in the parking lot of a Walmart on the city’s South Side early Monday morning, according to San Antonio police.
Officers were called just before 7 a.m. to the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue and Southeast Military Drive, not far from Stinson-Mission Municipal Airport, after receiving word of a person wounded.
According to police, a man in his 70s or 80s was inside a vehicle with a woman when he got into an argument with the victim. That’s when, police say, for an unknown reason, the older man pulled out a gun and fired.
Police said the man who was killed was shot at least twice, in both the back and the arm.
SAPD said they now have the older man in custody but have not talked to him yet. It is unclear if any charges are expected to be filed. Complete article
Murder or self-defense? SAPD deciding whether to pursue charges in shooting outside Walmart 08/12/2024 This is the fourth deadly shooting outside a local Walmart store within the past 18 months.
SAN ANTONIO – A man in his 30s was shot and killed during an altercation in the parking lot of a Walmart on the city’s South Side early Monday morning, according to San Antonio police.
Officers were called just before 7 a.m. to the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue and Southeast Military Drive, not far from Stinson-Mission Municipal Airport, after receiving word of a person wounded.
According to police, a man in his 70s or 80s was inside a vehicle with a woman when he got into an argument with the victim. That’s when, police say, for an unknown reason, the older man pulled out a gun and fired.
Police said the man who was killed was shot at least twice, in both the back and the arm.
SAPD said they now have the older man in custody but have not talked to him yet. It is unclear if any charges are expected to be filed. Complete article
Murder or self-defense? SAPD deciding whether to pursue charges in shooting outside Walmart 08/12/2024 This is the fourth deadly shooting outside a local Walmart store within the past 18 months.
Arapahoe sheriff searching for 2 suspects in stabbing, robbery at Centennial Colorado Walmart 08/11/2024
DENVER (KDVR) — The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a pair of alleged shoplifters after a stabbing and robbery at a Walmart in Centennial.
The sheriff’s office said the incident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. at the Walmart in the 16700 block of East Smoky Hill Road.
The agency said a male employee confronted a woman who was reportedly shoplifting, following her out to her car in an attempt to get the alleged stolen items back. A man got out of the vehicle the woman was going to and stabbed the male employee in the arm. Complete article
Now-former Walmart employee recovering after being stabbed by alleged shoplifter 08/21/2024
‘Starsky & Hutch’ Walmart worker fired after he gets stabbed trying to stop shoplifter 09/01/2024
DENVER (KDVR) — The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a pair of alleged shoplifters after a stabbing and robbery at a Walmart in Centennial.
The sheriff’s office said the incident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. at the Walmart in the 16700 block of East Smoky Hill Road.
The agency said a male employee confronted a woman who was reportedly shoplifting, following her out to her car in an attempt to get the alleged stolen items back. A man got out of the vehicle the woman was going to and stabbed the male employee in the arm. Complete article
Now-former Walmart employee recovering after being stabbed by alleged shoplifter 08/21/2024
‘Starsky & Hutch’ Walmart worker fired after he gets stabbed trying to stop shoplifter 09/01/2024
Jacksonville police arrest man for making threats against Walmart workers 08/10/2024
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. – Jacksonville police made an arrest Saturday morning after a man was allegedly making threats to harm Walmart employees.
According to investigators, officers responded to a man calling into police dispatch saying he was going to shoot employees at the Jacksonville Walmart. After getting a description of the man, Kenyon Branch was developed as a suspect.
Officers said Branch was quickly located at the Walmart on McCain Boulevard in North Little Rock and taken into custody. Complete article
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. – Jacksonville police made an arrest Saturday morning after a man was allegedly making threats to harm Walmart employees.
According to investigators, officers responded to a man calling into police dispatch saying he was going to shoot employees at the Jacksonville Walmart. After getting a description of the man, Kenyon Branch was developed as a suspect.
Officers said Branch was quickly located at the Walmart on McCain Boulevard in North Little Rock and taken into custody. Complete article
Walmart Eufaula Alabama closed for foreseeable future due to fire inside store, company says 08/11/2024
EUFAULA, Ala. (WDHN) — Walmart Eufuala has announced it will be temporarily closed for the foreseeable future after a fire started in the store’s home appliance section Saturday evening.
The flames forced customers and employees to wait outside of the store until the fire was contained by officials, luckily no workers or customers were injured.
Walmart officials say they are currently assessing the damage done to the building. Complete article
TikTok challenge could have caused Wal-Mart fire, mayor says 08/14/2024
EUFAULA, Ala. (WDHN) — Walmart Eufuala has announced it will be temporarily closed for the foreseeable future after a fire started in the store’s home appliance section Saturday evening.
The flames forced customers and employees to wait outside of the store until the fire was contained by officials, luckily no workers or customers were injured.
Walmart officials say they are currently assessing the damage done to the building. Complete article
TikTok challenge could have caused Wal-Mart fire, mayor says 08/14/2024
Candy sold at Target, Walmart, Dollar General stores recalled due to salmonella threat 08/11/2024
Candy sold at Walmart, Target, Dollar General and other stores across the US has been recalled due to the risk of salmonella poisoning.
“Palmer Candy Company, Sioux City, Iowa, is recalling its ‘White Coated Confectionery Items,’ because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems,” said the FDA in a May 6 announcement on its website.
“Palmer Candy was notified by its liquid coating supplier that there was a potential for contamination with salmonella from an ingredient that was potentially contaminated from one of their suppliers,” they said.
The recall was classified as a “Class I” recall — the highest risk level — on Aug. 6. Complete article
Walmart and Target are recalling candy across the country. What you need to know. 08/14/2024
Recall for candy sold at Walmart, Target upgraded to highest risk level 08/16/2024
Candy sold at Walmart, Target, Dollar General and other stores across the US has been recalled due to the risk of salmonella poisoning.
“Palmer Candy Company, Sioux City, Iowa, is recalling its ‘White Coated Confectionery Items,’ because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems,” said the FDA in a May 6 announcement on its website.
“Palmer Candy was notified by its liquid coating supplier that there was a potential for contamination with salmonella from an ingredient that was potentially contaminated from one of their suppliers,” they said.
The recall was classified as a “Class I” recall — the highest risk level — on Aug. 6. Complete article
Walmart and Target are recalling candy across the country. What you need to know. 08/14/2024
Recall for candy sold at Walmart, Target upgraded to highest risk level 08/16/2024
Clyde woman arrested for trespassing at Newark NY Walmart 08/08/2024
Swatting Call (Bomb Threat) Forces Evacuation Of Walmart In East Brunswick NJ 08/09/2024
Jacksonville Ark. Walmart closed as officers work an incident at the location 08/10/2024
Ca. Walmart evacuated due to gas leak 08/09/2024
Lexington Park Man Arrested in Md. Walmart Parking Lot Incident 08/09/2024
Shoplifters sought in Conn. Walmart theft of $500 08/09/2024
Phoenix Ariz. police detain suspects at Walmart after cactus-shooting incident 08/12/2024
PHOENIX — Two men are in police custody after being accused of target shooting on a popular Phoenix hiking trail.
A Phoenix park ranger told 12News he stopped two men who were allegedly shooting a saguaro cactus near the Nature Trail at Piestewa Peak on Monday afternoon.
The park ranger told the men the police were on the way and that's when investigators said the two men took off in a stolen car and led officers on a pursuit through Phoenix.
Officers on the ground lost sight of the men after they ran a red light, but a police helicopter continued surveillance by air.
The men eventually stopped in a Walmart parking lot near 67th and Peoria avenues.
"Someone ran through the store. The door alarm went off, and then the store manager told everyone to come to the front of the store and not to be by the windows," a man inside Walmart at the time said. "No shopping or nothing, we just sat there." Complete article
PHOENIX — Two men are in police custody after being accused of target shooting on a popular Phoenix hiking trail.
A Phoenix park ranger told 12News he stopped two men who were allegedly shooting a saguaro cactus near the Nature Trail at Piestewa Peak on Monday afternoon.
The park ranger told the men the police were on the way and that's when investigators said the two men took off in a stolen car and led officers on a pursuit through Phoenix.
Officers on the ground lost sight of the men after they ran a red light, but a police helicopter continued surveillance by air.
The men eventually stopped in a Walmart parking lot near 67th and Peoria avenues.
"Someone ran through the store. The door alarm went off, and then the store manager told everyone to come to the front of the store and not to be by the windows," a man inside Walmart at the time said. "No shopping or nothing, we just sat there." Complete article
Deputies investigate stabbing outside Walmart in Yucca Valley Ca. 08/12/2024
Detectives continue to investigate a stabbing that left a man injured Sunday night outside the Walmart in Yucca Valley.
A 38-year-old man was stabbed at around 10:45 p.m. at the Walmart shopping plaza on Twentynine Palms Highway and Avalon Avenue, authorities announced on Monday.
Deputies administered life-saving measures to the victim. He was then rushed to a local hospital for medical treatment.
Detectives from the Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station assumed the investigation and are actively working on this case. Complete article
Detectives continue to investigate a stabbing that left a man injured Sunday night outside the Walmart in Yucca Valley.
A 38-year-old man was stabbed at around 10:45 p.m. at the Walmart shopping plaza on Twentynine Palms Highway and Avalon Avenue, authorities announced on Monday.
Deputies administered life-saving measures to the victim. He was then rushed to a local hospital for medical treatment.
Detectives from the Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station assumed the investigation and are actively working on this case. Complete article
Denton police arrest alleged Tx. Walmart shoplifter on robbery charge 08/12/2024
Denton police arrested a 37-year-old man on a robbery charge Sunday after he allegedly assaulted a Walmart employee while stealing merchandise, according to a police report.
At about 4:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to a Walmart, located at 2750 W. University Drive, for a criminal trespass call.
The caller said a man at the store had previously received a criminal trespass notice from the location.
When officers arrived, Walmart employees had detained the man. Complete article
Denton police arrested a 37-year-old man on a robbery charge Sunday after he allegedly assaulted a Walmart employee while stealing merchandise, according to a police report.
At about 4:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to a Walmart, located at 2750 W. University Drive, for a criminal trespass call.
The caller said a man at the store had previously received a criminal trespass notice from the location.
When officers arrived, Walmart employees had detained the man. Complete article
Police officers chase wanted fugitive through Georgia Walmart store 08/13/2024
It all started when Walmart loss prevention officer called police about a man trying to leave the Georgia store with a shopping cart of stolen items.
A man is facing charges after police say they chased him through a Georgia Walmart store.
According to the Valdosta Police Department, officers responded Saturday at 8:15 p.m. to the Walmart on Inner Perimeter Road after a loss prevention officer reported someone was trying to steal a shopping cart full of items.
The suspect, identified as Sam Eric Haywood, 35, was spotted in the parking lot with a shopping cart.
Haywood was confronted by an officer and then ran back inside the store, with other officers following him.
"Officers and Haywood ran throughout Walmart, and as Haywood attempted to exit the store again, an officer deployed his conducted electrical weapon to keep Haywood from escaping," police shared in a social media post. "Haywood fell to the ground and was taken into custody." Complete article
It all started when Walmart loss prevention officer called police about a man trying to leave the Georgia store with a shopping cart of stolen items.
A man is facing charges after police say they chased him through a Georgia Walmart store.
According to the Valdosta Police Department, officers responded Saturday at 8:15 p.m. to the Walmart on Inner Perimeter Road after a loss prevention officer reported someone was trying to steal a shopping cart full of items.
The suspect, identified as Sam Eric Haywood, 35, was spotted in the parking lot with a shopping cart.
Haywood was confronted by an officer and then ran back inside the store, with other officers following him.
"Officers and Haywood ran throughout Walmart, and as Haywood attempted to exit the store again, an officer deployed his conducted electrical weapon to keep Haywood from escaping," police shared in a social media post. "Haywood fell to the ground and was taken into custody." Complete article
Walmart restocking cart slammed into me in N.J. store, woman says in lawsuit 08/12/2024
A 67-year-old Burlington County woman has filed a lawsuit against the Walmart store in Marlton claiming she was severely injured when she was struck by a restocking cart filled with Nabisco and Mondelēz International products.
Winifred Freeman, of Mount Laurel, states in the lawsuit she was shopping June 28, 2022, at the Walmart on East Route 70 when she was struck by the large, heavy cart inside the store.
Freeman sustained serious and permanent injuries to her head, neck, shoulders, back, and limbs, according to the lawsuit filed June 25 in Superior Court of Burlington County.
Freeman is also suing the two snack companies and unnamed workers who the suit says were “inattentive, careless and negligent” in operating the cart.
Nabisco is a subsidiary of Mondelēz International, and both companies are based in Illinois. Complete article
A 67-year-old Burlington County woman has filed a lawsuit against the Walmart store in Marlton claiming she was severely injured when she was struck by a restocking cart filled with Nabisco and Mondelēz International products.
Winifred Freeman, of Mount Laurel, states in the lawsuit she was shopping June 28, 2022, at the Walmart on East Route 70 when she was struck by the large, heavy cart inside the store.
Freeman sustained serious and permanent injuries to her head, neck, shoulders, back, and limbs, according to the lawsuit filed June 25 in Superior Court of Burlington County.
Freeman is also suing the two snack companies and unnamed workers who the suit says were “inattentive, careless and negligent” in operating the cart.
Nabisco is a subsidiary of Mondelēz International, and both companies are based in Illinois. Complete article
Some Walmart and Walgreens stores are locking up so much stuff that delivery workers are avoiding them 08/13/2024
Locked-up merchandise at retailers is turning off delivery workers for services like Instacart.
Shopping and delivering orders on-time is a struggle with so much locked up, workers said.
Retailers from Walmart to Walgreens have items under lock-and-key in an attempt to prevent theft.
Locked-up bottles of dish detergent and water at retailers like CVS and Walmart isn't just a headache for customers doing their own shopping: It's also hampering deliveries through services like Instacart.
Unlike regular shoppers, delivery workers who pick up orders at stores usually have to shop and deliver their orders on a deadline. That means they often say no to taking orders at stores that are infamous for having a lot of items locked up.
An Ohio-based shopper who delivered for Walmart's Spark delivery service until earlier this year recalled waiting 10 minutes once for an employee to unlock a case containing baby formula. He and other workers that Business Insider interviewed declined to be identified in this story, citing potential retaliation from the delivery services. BI has verified their identities and work histories. Complete article
Louisiana Shoppers Are Furious Over Walmart Checkout Changes 08/14/2024
WAL WHINE ‘I can’t stand Walmart,’ fume shoppers as retailer pushes new checkout policy – they’re sure ‘this ain’t gonna work’ 08/18/2024
Locked-up merchandise at retailers is turning off delivery workers for services like Instacart.
Shopping and delivering orders on-time is a struggle with so much locked up, workers said.
Retailers from Walmart to Walgreens have items under lock-and-key in an attempt to prevent theft.
Locked-up bottles of dish detergent and water at retailers like CVS and Walmart isn't just a headache for customers doing their own shopping: It's also hampering deliveries through services like Instacart.
Unlike regular shoppers, delivery workers who pick up orders at stores usually have to shop and deliver their orders on a deadline. That means they often say no to taking orders at stores that are infamous for having a lot of items locked up.
An Ohio-based shopper who delivered for Walmart's Spark delivery service until earlier this year recalled waiting 10 minutes once for an employee to unlock a case containing baby formula. He and other workers that Business Insider interviewed declined to be identified in this story, citing potential retaliation from the delivery services. BI has verified their identities and work histories. Complete article
Louisiana Shoppers Are Furious Over Walmart Checkout Changes 08/14/2024
WAL WHINE ‘I can’t stand Walmart,’ fume shoppers as retailer pushes new checkout policy – they’re sure ‘this ain’t gonna work’ 08/18/2024
Cache County Utah Walmart forced to close and evacuate after bomb threat 08/11/2024
Man reported planting bomb inside Algood Walmart, police say 08/12/2024
Man steals ballcap from Fla. Walmart following same day release for theft conviction 08/11/2024
Suspected Walmart shoplifter nabbed with stolen binoculars and rope 08/12/2024
Deadly May 2022 Butler County Ohio Walmart shooting suspect loses second attorney 08/13/2024
Santa Fe man arrested for NM Walmart shooting 08/13/2024
SANTA FE, N.M. — Police responded to a morning shooting in Santa Fe. It happened around 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Santa Fe police officers went to the area of a Walmart on Herrera Drive for the shooting response. They found spent shell casings and one round of ammunition in the area.
A person told police a man approached and asked what was inside the vehicle. The two got into a verbal argument, which led to the man going to his vehicle.
They told police the man then put his arm outside his vehicle and shot a firearm in the air several times. He later left the area. Complete article
SANTA FE, N.M. — Police responded to a morning shooting in Santa Fe. It happened around 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13.
Santa Fe police officers went to the area of a Walmart on Herrera Drive for the shooting response. They found spent shell casings and one round of ammunition in the area.
A person told police a man approached and asked what was inside the vehicle. The two got into a verbal argument, which led to the man going to his vehicle.
They told police the man then put his arm outside his vehicle and shot a firearm in the air several times. He later left the area. Complete article
Lacey Wash. police seek information about Monday shooting in Walmart supermarket parking lot 08/13/2024
Police are asking the public for help finding a suspect after a shooting in the Walmart parking lot in northeast Lacey Monday evening.
A 15-year-old boy is in custody, but police are still looking for a 16-year-old boy and the vehicle he was driving, Lacey Detective Mike Caranto said Tuesday.
Around 6:20 p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to the 1400 block of Galaxy Drive Northeast. Once there, police learned that an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl had driven to the area to meet the two boys in their vehicle. The meeting turned into a confrontation and the 18-year-old was shot in the shoulder, Caranto said.
The man and girl then drove themselves to an area hospital, he said.
During the confrontation, the 15-year-old boy, a passenger in the car, threatened the girl by pointing a gun at her. He was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault, Caranto said. Complete article
Police are asking the public for help finding a suspect after a shooting in the Walmart parking lot in northeast Lacey Monday evening.
A 15-year-old boy is in custody, but police are still looking for a 16-year-old boy and the vehicle he was driving, Lacey Detective Mike Caranto said Tuesday.
Around 6:20 p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to the 1400 block of Galaxy Drive Northeast. Once there, police learned that an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl had driven to the area to meet the two boys in their vehicle. The meeting turned into a confrontation and the 18-year-old was shot in the shoulder, Caranto said.
The man and girl then drove themselves to an area hospital, he said.
During the confrontation, the 15-year-old boy, a passenger in the car, threatened the girl by pointing a gun at her. He was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault, Caranto said. Complete article
Body found behind Walmart in Danvers 08/13/2024
DANVERS — A man's body was found behind the Walmart off Route 114 Monday evening, authorities confirmed.
Danvers police were sent to Walmart, at 55 Brooksby Village Drive, around 5:30 p.m. Monday in response to the report of a man’s body behind the store.
State police investigators were called to the scene and began an investigation in cooperation with Danvers police and the medical examiner’s office, according to the Essex District Attorney’s office.
The DA’s office said Tuesday that the man’s death was not believed to be due to foul play, but the investigation is not yet complete.
They declined to speculate on the cause of death.
The DA’s office said the 35-year-old man has been identified, but his family had not been contacted yet. Complete article
DANVERS — A man's body was found behind the Walmart off Route 114 Monday evening, authorities confirmed.
Danvers police were sent to Walmart, at 55 Brooksby Village Drive, around 5:30 p.m. Monday in response to the report of a man’s body behind the store.
State police investigators were called to the scene and began an investigation in cooperation with Danvers police and the medical examiner’s office, according to the Essex District Attorney’s office.
The DA’s office said Tuesday that the man’s death was not believed to be due to foul play, but the investigation is not yet complete.
They declined to speculate on the cause of death.
The DA’s office said the 35-year-old man has been identified, but his family had not been contacted yet. Complete article
Dog found dead inside hot car at middle Georgia Walmart 08/14/2024
BIBB COUNTY, Ga. — A man is facing several charges after Georgia deputies said they found a dog dead inside a hot car.
Early Tuesday afternoon, Bibb County deputies assisted Bibb County Animal Control to arrest Ronald Thomas Stokes.
According to officials, Stokes had a warrant after a dog was found dead inside his hot car at the Walmart on Harrison Road. Complete article
BIBB COUNTY, Ga. — A man is facing several charges after Georgia deputies said they found a dog dead inside a hot car.
Early Tuesday afternoon, Bibb County deputies assisted Bibb County Animal Control to arrest Ronald Thomas Stokes.
According to officials, Stokes had a warrant after a dog was found dead inside his hot car at the Walmart on Harrison Road. Complete article
Fla. man arrested for shoplifting after chase through Valdosta Ga. Walmart 08/14/2024
VALDOSTA – A Florida man was arrested by the VPD for shoplifting from Walmart after a chase through the parking lot and store.
On August 10, 2024, at 8:15 pm., Valdosta Police Officers responded to Walmart, 3274 Inner Perimeter Road after a loss prevention officer called E911 to report that a subject was attempting to steal a shopping cart full of items. When the first officer arrived, he observed Sam Eric Haywood, 35 years old, in the parking lot. Haywood was pushing a shopping cart that had several items inside.
As the officer attempted to talk to Haywood, Haywood ran from the officer. Other officers arrived in the area and Haywood continued to evade arrest by running back inside Walmart. Officers and Haywood ran throughout Walmart, and as Haywood attempted to exit the store again, an officer deployed his conducted electrical weapon to keep Haywood from escaping.
Haywood fell to the ground and was taken into custody.
Officers checked Haywood for injuries, finding none. Complete article
VALDOSTA – A Florida man was arrested by the VPD for shoplifting from Walmart after a chase through the parking lot and store.
On August 10, 2024, at 8:15 pm., Valdosta Police Officers responded to Walmart, 3274 Inner Perimeter Road after a loss prevention officer called E911 to report that a subject was attempting to steal a shopping cart full of items. When the first officer arrived, he observed Sam Eric Haywood, 35 years old, in the parking lot. Haywood was pushing a shopping cart that had several items inside.
As the officer attempted to talk to Haywood, Haywood ran from the officer. Other officers arrived in the area and Haywood continued to evade arrest by running back inside Walmart. Officers and Haywood ran throughout Walmart, and as Haywood attempted to exit the store again, an officer deployed his conducted electrical weapon to keep Haywood from escaping.
Haywood fell to the ground and was taken into custody.
Officers checked Haywood for injuries, finding none. Complete article
Man accused of recording, hitting woman at Pa. Walmart 08/12/2024
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man who they say harassed a woman at a Walmart in Luzerne County.
According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department, officers are investigating a report of harassment that happened on August 10 around 1:40 p.m. at Walmart.
Police say the pictured suspect hit a woman after being confronted about allegedly videotaping her. Complete article
WILKES-BARRE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man who they say harassed a woman at a Walmart in Luzerne County.
According to the Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department, officers are investigating a report of harassment that happened on August 10 around 1:40 p.m. at Walmart.
Police say the pictured suspect hit a woman after being confronted about allegedly videotaping her. Complete article
Walmart is ending DroneUp deliveries in three states 08/16/2024
DroneUp is shutting down Walmart drone deliveries in Arizona, Utah, and Florida.
Walmart is ending drone deliveries made with partner DroneUp in Phoenix, Arizona, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Tampa, Florida, because the services in those cities weren’t sustainable, according to Axios. This is after Walmart and DroneUp announced in 2022 that they would be bringing drone delivery to those states as part of a broader expansion.
Right now, it costs about $30 to use a drone to deliver a package, but DroneUp wants to bring the cost down so that it’s less than $7, DroneUp CEO Tom Walker told Axios.
DroneUp will be closing 18 Walmart delivery hubs in the cities, and 17 percent of DroneUp’s workforce (70 staffers) will lose their jobs, Axios reports. Following the cuts, there will only be 15 Walmart locations — “11 in Dallas, 3 near Walmart’s Bentonville, Ark., headquarters and one in Virginia Beach,” according to Axios — where you can take advantage of DroneUp’s delivery program. Complete article
Walmart halts delivery drones in Utah 08/16/2024
Walmart set to double down on drone delivery in North Texas 08/19/2024
DroneUp is shutting down Walmart drone deliveries in Arizona, Utah, and Florida.
Walmart is ending drone deliveries made with partner DroneUp in Phoenix, Arizona, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Tampa, Florida, because the services in those cities weren’t sustainable, according to Axios. This is after Walmart and DroneUp announced in 2022 that they would be bringing drone delivery to those states as part of a broader expansion.
Right now, it costs about $30 to use a drone to deliver a package, but DroneUp wants to bring the cost down so that it’s less than $7, DroneUp CEO Tom Walker told Axios.
DroneUp will be closing 18 Walmart delivery hubs in the cities, and 17 percent of DroneUp’s workforce (70 staffers) will lose their jobs, Axios reports. Following the cuts, there will only be 15 Walmart locations — “11 in Dallas, 3 near Walmart’s Bentonville, Ark., headquarters and one in Virginia Beach,” according to Axios — where you can take advantage of DroneUp’s delivery program. Complete article
Walmart halts delivery drones in Utah 08/16/2024
Walmart set to double down on drone delivery in North Texas 08/19/2024
‘I’ll stop shopping at Walmart’: Shopper claims Walmart is implementing surge pricing. Here’s what you need to know 08/14/2024
For many years, Walmart was known for its low prices. Now, however, some aren’t too sure that the chain is offering the deals it once did.
For example, one shopper compared a 2022 grocery bill from Walmart to a bill from this year. While a month of groceries would have cost the shopper around $126 in 2022, they said that buying the same amount of groceries from the store this year would cost them over $400.
Then, another shopper noted how much ground beef had increased in price since her time working at the store, claiming that the price had doubled in just a few years.
Now, another TikTok user has complicated this idea by alleging that Walmart is going to implement surge pricing in its stores. Complete article
Senators accuse Kroger, Walmart of potential price gouging with digital tags 08/14/2024 In a letter to Kroger, Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bob Casey accuse large grocery chains like Kroger and Walmart of being poised "to squeeze consumers to increase profits."
For many years, Walmart was known for its low prices. Now, however, some aren’t too sure that the chain is offering the deals it once did.
For example, one shopper compared a 2022 grocery bill from Walmart to a bill from this year. While a month of groceries would have cost the shopper around $126 in 2022, they said that buying the same amount of groceries from the store this year would cost them over $400.
Then, another shopper noted how much ground beef had increased in price since her time working at the store, claiming that the price had doubled in just a few years.
Now, another TikTok user has complicated this idea by alleging that Walmart is going to implement surge pricing in its stores. Complete article
Senators accuse Kroger, Walmart of potential price gouging with digital tags 08/14/2024 In a letter to Kroger, Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bob Casey accuse large grocery chains like Kroger and Walmart of being poised "to squeeze consumers to increase profits."
Suspect wanted for shoplifting from Hattiesburg Mississippi Walmart 08/12/2024
Gainesville man arrested after shoplifting at a Walmart in Georgia 08/14/2024
Prosecutor not filing charges in Camby Ind. Walmart deadly shooting 08/14/2024 The shooting happened in the parking lot around 1:45 p.m. June 2.
Ocala Fla. Walmart employee’s chivalrous act goes viral 08/13/2024
Drunken Rome Man Jailed After Urinating on Himself in Ga. Walmart 08/14/2024
1 hospitalized after flipping car outside 8th Street Colorado Springs Walmart 08/18/2024
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - One person was transported to the hospital after wrecking their car outside of the 8th Street Walmart Sunday morning.
Police tell 11 News that it’s unclear what caused the crash -- if the driver suffered a medical issue, or if they were speeding and lost control -- but that no other cars were involved.
The driver was trapped and had to be cut out of the vehicle. Complete article
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - One person was transported to the hospital after wrecking their car outside of the 8th Street Walmart Sunday morning.
Police tell 11 News that it’s unclear what caused the crash -- if the driver suffered a medical issue, or if they were speeding and lost control -- but that no other cars were involved.
The driver was trapped and had to be cut out of the vehicle. Complete article
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash in Jefferson City Missouri Walmart parking lot 08/17/2024
Jefferson City police were investigating what led to a traffic crash Friday evening where one person was seriously injured.
According to a release from the police department stated that the crash happened in the parking lot of the Walmart at 724 West Stadium Boulevard at 6:56 pm.
Police said Christopher Barnes, 41, of Houston, TX, was driving a 2015 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide eastbound in the parking lot.
The release stated that Barnes tried to cut across parking spots to the south, and drove into the path of the Ford Edge driven by Michelle Sutter, 51, of Jefferson City. Complete article
Jefferson City police were investigating what led to a traffic crash Friday evening where one person was seriously injured.
According to a release from the police department stated that the crash happened in the parking lot of the Walmart at 724 West Stadium Boulevard at 6:56 pm.
Police said Christopher Barnes, 41, of Houston, TX, was driving a 2015 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide eastbound in the parking lot.
The release stated that Barnes tried to cut across parking spots to the south, and drove into the path of the Ford Edge driven by Michelle Sutter, 51, of Jefferson City. Complete article
Bicyclist seriously injured in crash with car near Richmond Ind. Walmart; driver arrested 08/17/2024
RICHMOND, Ind. — A woman suffered serious injuries while riding her bike in Richmond Saturday afternoon.
Richmond Police said the crash happened on South 37th Street, near the entrance to Walmart, around 1:30 p.m. Aug. 17.
A white Jeep was traveling southbound on South 37th Street when a bicyclist collided with the vehicle, according to police. Medics transported the bicyclist to a Richmond hospital with serious injuries. Complete article
RICHMOND, Ind. — A woman suffered serious injuries while riding her bike in Richmond Saturday afternoon.
Richmond Police said the crash happened on South 37th Street, near the entrance to Walmart, around 1:30 p.m. Aug. 17.
A white Jeep was traveling southbound on South 37th Street when a bicyclist collided with the vehicle, according to police. Medics transported the bicyclist to a Richmond hospital with serious injuries. Complete article
Walmart's sneaky tactic to prevent theft 08/19/2024
If you’ve ever entered a Walmart (WMT) store and got a hunch that someone was following you, it may have not just been paranoia.
A former Walmart employee is going viral on TikTok after he revealed the creepy way workers at the company’s stores are instructed to follow shoppers to prevent theft.
In a TikTok video, which was posted on Aug. 13 and has so far amassed over 600,000 views, TikTok user Bigbagspenny616, said that when he was an employee at the company, he was a “floor walker,” which is an employee who is responsible for looking out for retail theft. He claims that floor walkers start stalking customers in the parking lot and will continue to follow them as they shop in the store.
“The very first thing you want to look out for is that we're always stationed in our cars, and when you pull in, that's when we get to go ahead to follow you into the store,” he said in the video.
“This gives the illusion that we arrived at the store the same time as you did.”
The former employee also claimed that each floor walker has “one prime target at a time,” and that 50 to 200 customers at a store can be targeted by floor walkers per day. Complete article
If you’ve ever entered a Walmart (WMT) store and got a hunch that someone was following you, it may have not just been paranoia.
A former Walmart employee is going viral on TikTok after he revealed the creepy way workers at the company’s stores are instructed to follow shoppers to prevent theft.
In a TikTok video, which was posted on Aug. 13 and has so far amassed over 600,000 views, TikTok user Bigbagspenny616, said that when he was an employee at the company, he was a “floor walker,” which is an employee who is responsible for looking out for retail theft. He claims that floor walkers start stalking customers in the parking lot and will continue to follow them as they shop in the store.
“The very first thing you want to look out for is that we're always stationed in our cars, and when you pull in, that's when we get to go ahead to follow you into the store,” he said in the video.
“This gives the illusion that we arrived at the store the same time as you did.”
The former employee also claimed that each floor walker has “one prime target at a time,” and that 50 to 200 customers at a store can be targeted by floor walkers per day. Complete article
WATCH OUT ‘Stop ripping us off!’ rages Walmart shopper ‘charged $6 more at self-checkout than shelf cost – & warns ‘pay attention’ 08/18/2024
ONE Walmart shopper is furious after they noticed that they were charged an extra six dollars for using the retailer's self-checkout machines.
The machines have angered many of the big-box retailer shoppers.
The social media user seethed about the bizarre charge in a lengthy post on Facebook.
"Y’all, please pay attention at the register," wrote Jennifer Grisham Durbin.
"This was at Walmart in Henderson just a few mins ago! They are getting enough of our money to be trying to rip us off more!"
"Over $6 difference in what it rang up and the actual price!! Cashier did a price change but never mentioned having it changed in the system and didn’t notify anyone either!! Stop ripping us off," she continued. Complete article
OUT OF LINE Walmart shopper blasts ‘pathetic’ rule as she’s ‘forced to stand in long line’ to buy single item after checkout fritz 08/18/2024
Walmart, Walgreens theft prevention measures causing major issue 08/18/2024
Walmart store in Upstate NY changes self-checkout policy amid theft concerns 08/21/2024
RETAIL RAGE ‘Boycott Walmart!’ rage shoppers after three new changes take effect – and customers are ‘always catching’ price errors 08/22/2024
‘I’m holding my things’: Woman says Walmart shopper asked if he could go in front of her at checkout because he didn’t get shopping cart 08/23/2024 Lauren acknowledges that it’s common courtesy for people with a lot of items to let a person with one or two go ahead of them in line. “But this was not the case,” she says. “This guy walks up with an armload of [expletive] and he’s like, ‘Can I go in front of you?’” Lauren says she referred the guy to the back of the line and also to the self-checkout, but the man responded that he had 11 items and couldn’t do so.
ONE Walmart shopper is furious after they noticed that they were charged an extra six dollars for using the retailer's self-checkout machines.
The machines have angered many of the big-box retailer shoppers.
The social media user seethed about the bizarre charge in a lengthy post on Facebook.
"Y’all, please pay attention at the register," wrote Jennifer Grisham Durbin.
"This was at Walmart in Henderson just a few mins ago! They are getting enough of our money to be trying to rip us off more!"
"Over $6 difference in what it rang up and the actual price!! Cashier did a price change but never mentioned having it changed in the system and didn’t notify anyone either!! Stop ripping us off," she continued. Complete article
OUT OF LINE Walmart shopper blasts ‘pathetic’ rule as she’s ‘forced to stand in long line’ to buy single item after checkout fritz 08/18/2024
Walmart, Walgreens theft prevention measures causing major issue 08/18/2024
Walmart store in Upstate NY changes self-checkout policy amid theft concerns 08/21/2024
RETAIL RAGE ‘Boycott Walmart!’ rage shoppers after three new changes take effect – and customers are ‘always catching’ price errors 08/22/2024
‘I’m holding my things’: Woman says Walmart shopper asked if he could go in front of her at checkout because he didn’t get shopping cart 08/23/2024 Lauren acknowledges that it’s common courtesy for people with a lot of items to let a person with one or two go ahead of them in line. “But this was not the case,” she says. “This guy walks up with an armload of [expletive] and he’s like, ‘Can I go in front of you?’” Lauren says she referred the guy to the back of the line and also to the self-checkout, but the man responded that he had 11 items and couldn’t do so.
City police arrest two in Ind. Walmart parking lot gas station 08/14/2024
Mom in designer wear shamed for dressing kids in 'Walmart clothes', hits back with bold response 08/16/2024
BPD: Man exposes himself to minor at Tx. Walmart 08/15/2024
Police arrest out-of-state fugitive passed out behind Ashland City Tenn. Walmart 08/16/2024
Serial Missoula Montana Walmart Thief Arrested, Caught With Stolen Items 08/16/2024
Police: Man arrested after flashing minor at Brownsville Tx. Walmart 08/18/2024
Conway Arkansas police arrest 3 juveniles in connection with Tuesday shooting at Walmart, still searching for one suspect 08/20/2024
CONWAY, Ark. – Conway police said they have arrested three juveniles in connection with a Tuesday shooting in the parking lot of a Conway Walmart that left one person injured.
According to Conway police, a shooting happened after two vehicles met up in the parking lot of the Walmart on Dave Ward Drive around noon.
Investigators said one person was injured and was taken to a nearby hospital where he is listed in stable condition. Complete article
CONWAY, Ark. – Conway police said they have arrested three juveniles in connection with a Tuesday shooting in the parking lot of a Conway Walmart that left one person injured.
According to Conway police, a shooting happened after two vehicles met up in the parking lot of the Walmart on Dave Ward Drive around noon.
Investigators said one person was injured and was taken to a nearby hospital where he is listed in stable condition. Complete article
Sister of Richmond woman who died after ‘freak accident’ in Ky. Walmart is speaking out 08/21/2024
RICHMOND, Ky. (FOX 56) — Fierce. That’s how Paige Estes’ sister used to describe her. Estes is the oldest sister of five and raised two children of her own as a single mother before dying after falling inside Walmart.
Those who knew her said she was selfless, always putting others first.
“My sister was a very loving sister, and daughter, and friend. She was funny, and sweet, and just so loving and a huge part of our family,” said sister Casey Hix. ......
A place where Estes loved going, was tragically the place that led to her death. Hix said her sister began shopping before she suddenly collapsed. She fell so hard that it resulted in a traumatic brain injury. Estes passed away seven days later. Complete article
RICHMOND, Ky. (FOX 56) — Fierce. That’s how Paige Estes’ sister used to describe her. Estes is the oldest sister of five and raised two children of her own as a single mother before dying after falling inside Walmart.
Those who knew her said she was selfless, always putting others first.
“My sister was a very loving sister, and daughter, and friend. She was funny, and sweet, and just so loving and a huge part of our family,” said sister Casey Hix. ......
A place where Estes loved going, was tragically the place that led to her death. Hix said her sister began shopping before she suddenly collapsed. She fell so hard that it resulted in a traumatic brain injury. Estes passed away seven days later. Complete article
JD.com Stock Sinks as Walmart Sells Stake in China E-Commerce Firm 08/21/2024
U.S.-listed shares of JD.com tumbled Wednesday as Walmart confirmed that it sold its stake in the Chinese e-commerce giant.
The sale allows Walmart "to focus on our strong China operations for Walmart China and Sam's Club, and deploy capital towards other priorities."
Bloomberg reported that Walmart raised about $3.6 billion in the stake sale, which marks the unwinding of an eight-year partnership.
U.S.-listed shares of JD.com (JD) tumbled Wednesday as Walmart (WMT) confirmed that it sold its stake in the Chinese e-commerce giant.
"JD has been a valued partner to us over the past 8 years, and we are committed to a continued commercial relationship with them," a Walmart spokesperson said in a statement to Investopedia, adding that the sale allows the retailer to "focus on our strong China operations for Walmart China and Sam’s Club, and deploy capital towards other priorities." Complete article
U.S.-listed shares of JD.com tumbled Wednesday as Walmart confirmed that it sold its stake in the Chinese e-commerce giant.
The sale allows Walmart "to focus on our strong China operations for Walmart China and Sam's Club, and deploy capital towards other priorities."
Bloomberg reported that Walmart raised about $3.6 billion in the stake sale, which marks the unwinding of an eight-year partnership.
U.S.-listed shares of JD.com (JD) tumbled Wednesday as Walmart (WMT) confirmed that it sold its stake in the Chinese e-commerce giant.
"JD has been a valued partner to us over the past 8 years, and we are committed to a continued commercial relationship with them," a Walmart spokesperson said in a statement to Investopedia, adding that the sale allows the retailer to "focus on our strong China operations for Walmart China and Sam’s Club, and deploy capital towards other priorities." Complete article
Suspects Wanted In Southington Conn. Walmart Heist Identified: Police 08/19/2024
Serial shoplifter arrested after fleeing Fla. Walmart in The Villages 08/19/2024
Man charged after allegedly admitting to doing ‘about a brick of fentanyl a day’ while under arrest for eating chicken at Morgantown Walmart 08/20/2024
Pothole Collapse in West Plains Missouri Wal-Mart Parking Lot Spurs Closure & Construction 08/20/2024
Boy, 5, bangs on window for help after woman leaves him in hot car at Fla. Walmart, police say 08/20/2024
Former Kansas City, Missouri police officer charged in fatal shooting at Walmart parking lot 08/22/2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Charges have been filed against a 47-year-old man after an argument led to a fatal shooting in a Kansas City Walmart parking lot.
Platte County, Missouri, Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd announced that Taquiza V. Johnson, 47, has been charged in connection to the shooting death of Ronald Barnett, 71, in a Walmart parking lot near N. Boardwalk Ave. and NW Barry Rd. He has been charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action.
Johnson was a police officer with the Kansas City Police Department from December 2003 - February 2014, a KCPD spokesperson confirmed.
“We allege this defendant shot someone in broad daylight in the parking lot of a major retailer,” Zahnd said. “That is equally tragic and disturbing.” Complete article
Police identify 71-year-old man killed in shooting after argument outside Kansas City Walmart 08/22/2024
Murder charged in shooting at Walmart 08/22/2024
Ex-officer charged in Northland Walmart shooting sued KCPD alleging excessive force 08/23/2024 In a civil rights lawsuit filed in 2023 in U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, Johnson accuses former Kansas City police officer Jonathan Lenz of excessive force, unlawful detention and other civil rights violations. According to the lawsuit, Lenz was off duty and not in uniform when he encountered Johnson on Oct. 19, 2020, in the 300 block of Northwest 110th Terrace in Kansas City, according to the lawsuit.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Charges have been filed against a 47-year-old man after an argument led to a fatal shooting in a Kansas City Walmart parking lot.
Platte County, Missouri, Prosecuting Attorney Eric Zahnd announced that Taquiza V. Johnson, 47, has been charged in connection to the shooting death of Ronald Barnett, 71, in a Walmart parking lot near N. Boardwalk Ave. and NW Barry Rd. He has been charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action.
Johnson was a police officer with the Kansas City Police Department from December 2003 - February 2014, a KCPD spokesperson confirmed.
“We allege this defendant shot someone in broad daylight in the parking lot of a major retailer,” Zahnd said. “That is equally tragic and disturbing.” Complete article
Police identify 71-year-old man killed in shooting after argument outside Kansas City Walmart 08/22/2024
Murder charged in shooting at Walmart 08/22/2024
Ex-officer charged in Northland Walmart shooting sued KCPD alleging excessive force 08/23/2024 In a civil rights lawsuit filed in 2023 in U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, Johnson accuses former Kansas City police officer Jonathan Lenz of excessive force, unlawful detention and other civil rights violations. According to the lawsuit, Lenz was off duty and not in uniform when he encountered Johnson on Oct. 19, 2020, in the 300 block of Northwest 110th Terrace in Kansas City, according to the lawsuit.
Man accused of killing ex's boyfriend after La. Walmart custody exchange, records reveal 08/23/2024
A New Orleans man booked with murder this week stands accused of killing his former girlfriend's new boyfriend after a custody exchange at the Gentilly Walmart ended in a fight, according to documents police filed in Criminal District Court.
Jerrell Andrews, 24, was jailed on counts of second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping, stalking, domestic abuse battery and burglary Wednesday after he fatally wounded 27-year-old Evans Page and injured his child's mother on Aug. 8. Page died from gunshot wounds to his forehead and arm Tuesday after being on life support for 10 days, according to court records.
Homicide investigators interviewed Andrew's ex-girlfriend, with whom he shares a 2-year-old son, shortly after the shooting, police wrote in court documents. She told police that she and Page were leaving the movie theater when Andrews contacted her, saying he wanted her to pick up their son.
She went with Page to the Gentilly Walmart to meet Andrews. When she got there, police say Andrews tore off one of the sleeves of her shirt and scratched her arm. The woman left with Page and her son, but Andrews ran them off the road nearby at the intersection of Poland Avenue and North Johnson Street, according to court records. Complete article
A New Orleans man booked with murder this week stands accused of killing his former girlfriend's new boyfriend after a custody exchange at the Gentilly Walmart ended in a fight, according to documents police filed in Criminal District Court.
Jerrell Andrews, 24, was jailed on counts of second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping, stalking, domestic abuse battery and burglary Wednesday after he fatally wounded 27-year-old Evans Page and injured his child's mother on Aug. 8. Page died from gunshot wounds to his forehead and arm Tuesday after being on life support for 10 days, according to court records.
Homicide investigators interviewed Andrew's ex-girlfriend, with whom he shares a 2-year-old son, shortly after the shooting, police wrote in court documents. She told police that she and Page were leaving the movie theater when Andrews contacted her, saying he wanted her to pick up their son.
She went with Page to the Gentilly Walmart to meet Andrews. When she got there, police say Andrews tore off one of the sleeves of her shirt and scratched her arm. The woman left with Page and her son, but Andrews ran them off the road nearby at the intersection of Poland Avenue and North Johnson Street, according to court records. Complete article
33-year-old man killed when gunshots fired during disturbance in Kansas City Missouri 08/22/2024
A 33-year-old man died in a shooting during a disturbance Wednesday night in Kansas City, a police spokesman said.
The victim was identified as Michael Dehaan, said Sgt. Phil DiMartino with the Kansas City Police Department.
At about 8:45 p.m., officers responded to a reported shooting in the 3300 block of East Linwood Boulevard, on the border of Kansas City’s Santa Fe and Oak Park Northwest neighborhoods.
Arriving officers found Dehaan suffering from a gunshot wound. DiMartino said emergency medical workers took Dehaan to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Complete article
A 33-year-old man died in a shooting during a disturbance Wednesday night in Kansas City, a police spokesman said.
The victim was identified as Michael Dehaan, said Sgt. Phil DiMartino with the Kansas City Police Department.
At about 8:45 p.m., officers responded to a reported shooting in the 3300 block of East Linwood Boulevard, on the border of Kansas City’s Santa Fe and Oak Park Northwest neighborhoods.
Arriving officers found Dehaan suffering from a gunshot wound. DiMartino said emergency medical workers took Dehaan to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Complete article
1 dead in vehicle fire in Walmart parking lot in Crystal Lake Chicago Ill. 08/22/2024
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A person died in a car fire at a Walmart parking lot early Thursday in northwest suburban Crystal Lake.
Around 5:40 a.m., police and firefighters responded to the Walmart parking lot at 1205 S. Route 31, where a vehicle was fully engulfed in flames, according to police.
A person was inside the vehicle, and witnesses told police they tried to help get the victim out, but the flames were too intense.
After the fire was extinguished, the victim inside was pronounced dead at the scene. Complete article
1 person shot to death Wednesday night, third homicide in Kansas City, Missouri, in less than 24 hours 08/22/2024
Coroner IDs Man Found Dead In Burning Car In Walmart Parking Lot 08/27/2024
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A person died in a car fire at a Walmart parking lot early Thursday in northwest suburban Crystal Lake.
Around 5:40 a.m., police and firefighters responded to the Walmart parking lot at 1205 S. Route 31, where a vehicle was fully engulfed in flames, according to police.
A person was inside the vehicle, and witnesses told police they tried to help get the victim out, but the flames were too intense.
After the fire was extinguished, the victim inside was pronounced dead at the scene. Complete article
1 person shot to death Wednesday night, third homicide in Kansas City, Missouri, in less than 24 hours 08/22/2024
Coroner IDs Man Found Dead In Burning Car In Walmart Parking Lot 08/27/2024
Police seek suspects in credit card skimming incident at Brooklyn Conn. Walmart 08/21/2024
BROOKLYN, CT (WFSB) - Police are investigating a credit card skimming incident at a Walmart in Brooklyn, where a skimming device was discovered on a self-checkout register on Wednesday.
The Lisbon Resident Trooper Office and the East Windsor Police Department have encountered similar cases involving the same suspects.
Surveillance footage from the Walmart captured images of the unidentified individuals and the skimming device. Complete article
BROOKLYN, CT (WFSB) - Police are investigating a credit card skimming incident at a Walmart in Brooklyn, where a skimming device was discovered on a self-checkout register on Wednesday.
The Lisbon Resident Trooper Office and the East Windsor Police Department have encountered similar cases involving the same suspects.
Surveillance footage from the Walmart captured images of the unidentified individuals and the skimming device. Complete article
Man Arrested After Domestic Violence Incident Outside Ca. Walmart 08/23/2024
At about 3:09am Friday, Turlock Police responded to a battery in progress at Walmart in the 2100 block of Fulkerth Road.
The caller stated a man was slapping a woman and throwing her items into the roadway by the electric vehicle chargers near the garden section.
Officers arrived on scene and contacted the couple, including David Cadwalader, 45, of Turlock.
There was a bunch of miscellaneous items scattered all over N. Tully Road.
Cadwalader was uncompliant with officers and reaching into his waistband, so he was detained at gunpoint.
When officers had their dispatcher run Cadwalader, they discovered he was restrained from the woman. He was also on searchable probation for possession of methamphetamines and driving with a suspended license.
Through the investigation, it was determined Cadwalader had injured the woman during the incident.
The woman refused treatment or transport to the hospital. Complete article
At about 3:09am Friday, Turlock Police responded to a battery in progress at Walmart in the 2100 block of Fulkerth Road.
The caller stated a man was slapping a woman and throwing her items into the roadway by the electric vehicle chargers near the garden section.
Officers arrived on scene and contacted the couple, including David Cadwalader, 45, of Turlock.
There was a bunch of miscellaneous items scattered all over N. Tully Road.
Cadwalader was uncompliant with officers and reaching into his waistband, so he was detained at gunpoint.
When officers had their dispatcher run Cadwalader, they discovered he was restrained from the woman. He was also on searchable probation for possession of methamphetamines and driving with a suspended license.
Through the investigation, it was determined Cadwalader had injured the woman during the incident.
The woman refused treatment or transport to the hospital. Complete article
Woman steals motorized scooter from Wyoming Walmart 08/21/2024
A 51-year-old Walmart employee said an unknown woman drove off in one of the store’s "mart carts" Wednesday afternoon.
Police Deputy Chief Brent Wasson said the woman was last seen in the motorized scooter headed south toward Marshalls.
The stolen vehicle is valued at $2,000, and the investigation continues. Complete article
A 51-year-old Walmart employee said an unknown woman drove off in one of the store’s "mart carts" Wednesday afternoon.
Police Deputy Chief Brent Wasson said the woman was last seen in the motorized scooter headed south toward Marshalls.
The stolen vehicle is valued at $2,000, and the investigation continues. Complete article
Arsenic In Apple Juice Spurs Recall In NJ Walmart Stores 08/23/2024
NEW JERSEY — Walmart is pulling more than 9,500 cases of apple juice from its shelves in New Jersey and elsewhere after it tested above Food and Drug Administration recommended levels for naturally occurring arsenic.
According to the FDA announcement, Walmart's Great Value 8-ounce 100 percent apple juice in 6 packs packaged in 8-ounce PET plastic bottles is being recalled. The affected products have a Best If Used By date of Dec. 28, 2024, and a UPC code of 0-78742-29655-5.
The juice is being recalled because the "product contains inorganic arsenic above action level set in industry guidance (13.2ppb)." Complete article
NEW JERSEY — Walmart is pulling more than 9,500 cases of apple juice from its shelves in New Jersey and elsewhere after it tested above Food and Drug Administration recommended levels for naturally occurring arsenic.
According to the FDA announcement, Walmart's Great Value 8-ounce 100 percent apple juice in 6 packs packaged in 8-ounce PET plastic bottles is being recalled. The affected products have a Best If Used By date of Dec. 28, 2024, and a UPC code of 0-78742-29655-5.
The juice is being recalled because the "product contains inorganic arsenic above action level set in industry guidance (13.2ppb)." Complete article
Recall: Portable car booster seats sold online through Walmart recalled 08/24/2024
A number of portable car booster seats and seat pads that were sold online through Walmart have been recalled for safety risks.
According to Health Canada, the colourful cushioned booster seats and seat pads “could increase the risk of injury in the even of a collision.” The booster seats and seat pads are not certified for use in Canada and do not bear the Transport Canada National Safety Mark.
“The use of these restraints in a motor vehicle would be considered illegal under provincial and territorial highway regulations,” read the recall notice.
About 100 of the recalled items have been sold in Canada, though no injuries or incidents have been reported so far. Complete article
A number of portable car booster seats and seat pads that were sold online through Walmart have been recalled for safety risks.
According to Health Canada, the colourful cushioned booster seats and seat pads “could increase the risk of injury in the even of a collision.” The booster seats and seat pads are not certified for use in Canada and do not bear the Transport Canada National Safety Mark.
“The use of these restraints in a motor vehicle would be considered illegal under provincial and territorial highway regulations,” read the recall notice.
About 100 of the recalled items have been sold in Canada, though no injuries or incidents have been reported so far. Complete article
Walmart responds to bed bugs inquiry at Greeneville Tenn. location 08/23/2024
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Walmart’s corporate offices have responded to questions regarding an alleged outbreak of bed bugs at its Greeneville location.
News Channel 11 reached out to Walmart after receiving multiple calls and emails from viewers claiming there was an infestation of bed bugs at the store at 3755 E Andrew Johnson Highway.
In a statement, Walmart representatives said measures were being taken to rectify the situation. Pest services reportedly visited the store and marked off the areas affected. Complete article
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Walmart’s corporate offices have responded to questions regarding an alleged outbreak of bed bugs at its Greeneville location.
News Channel 11 reached out to Walmart after receiving multiple calls and emails from viewers claiming there was an infestation of bed bugs at the store at 3755 E Andrew Johnson Highway.
In a statement, Walmart representatives said measures were being taken to rectify the situation. Pest services reportedly visited the store and marked off the areas affected. Complete article
‘I just wanted my cheese’: Shopper places Walmart delivery order. She can’t believe the message they sent her 08/23/2024
Grocery delivery is more popular than ever. But despite this popularity, many shoppers have reported issues actually getting the items that they’ve ordered through these grocery delivery services.
For example, one user shared her surprise when, after ordering lemons as part of a grocery order, she received decorative plastic ones. Another claimed that she received her order in an anti-theft box, requiring her to break it open with a hammer. A further user alleged they received a delivery that had already been torn open.
Concerning the former, a frequent complaint amongst delivery shoppers is drivers’ perceived inability to make adequate swaps for missing items. In some cases, the substitutions are bizarre. In other cases, drivers will claim that they need to make a substitution despite the item being present in the store.
That may have been why when TikTok user Kayla-Lee (@klgroez) was told that there was no cheese available at her Walmart, she asked if there were any substitutions available. What happened next took her by complete surprise.
A Walmart with no cheese.
In a video with over 418,000 views, Kayla-Lee shares a screen recording she made of an interaction between her and a Walmart delivery worker.
“They have no cheese,” the Walmart worker says.
“Do they have any other like type of cheese?” Kayla-Lee incredulously responds.
At this point, the Walmart worker sends a photo of the cheese and meat shelf. It is completely bare. Complete article
Grocery delivery is more popular than ever. But despite this popularity, many shoppers have reported issues actually getting the items that they’ve ordered through these grocery delivery services.
For example, one user shared her surprise when, after ordering lemons as part of a grocery order, she received decorative plastic ones. Another claimed that she received her order in an anti-theft box, requiring her to break it open with a hammer. A further user alleged they received a delivery that had already been torn open.
Concerning the former, a frequent complaint amongst delivery shoppers is drivers’ perceived inability to make adequate swaps for missing items. In some cases, the substitutions are bizarre. In other cases, drivers will claim that they need to make a substitution despite the item being present in the store.
That may have been why when TikTok user Kayla-Lee (@klgroez) was told that there was no cheese available at her Walmart, she asked if there were any substitutions available. What happened next took her by complete surprise.
A Walmart with no cheese.
In a video with over 418,000 views, Kayla-Lee shares a screen recording she made of an interaction between her and a Walmart delivery worker.
“They have no cheese,” the Walmart worker says.
“Do they have any other like type of cheese?” Kayla-Lee incredulously responds.
At this point, the Walmart worker sends a photo of the cheese and meat shelf. It is completely bare. Complete article
Two arrested for felony theft from Oneonta NY Walmart 08/19/2024
Indianapolis men arrested in Edinburgh Ind. for allegedly stealing car batteries from Walmart stores across the country 08/21/2024
Woman charged with Pa. Walmart retail theft 08/22/2024
APD announces arrest for larceny at NC Walmart 08/22/2024
Man accused of secretly recording girls in back-to-school section of Ocala Fla. Walmart 08/22/2024
Florida woman accused of skip-scanning at Walmart said theft was a 'misunderstanding' 08/2/2024
Villager arrested after alleged altercation in Fla. Walmart checkout lane 08/22/2024
Do you know this woman? State police want to question her in Walmart retail fraud case 08/23/2024 The store’s asset protection manager said she has been tracking an unidentified woman who has been “skip scanning” and walking out of the store, troopers said.
Update: Police arrest man after woman reports being assaulted in Ind. Walmart parking lot 08/21/2024
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― A 47-year-old woman told police a man with a stun gun assaulted her Wednesday afternoon and took her phone in the west-side Walmart parking lot, where they agreed to meet, according to West Lafayette police.
Investigation into the woman's claims indicated she had not been stunned by the handheld weapon, police said Thursday morning when the Journal & Courier called for an update. However, the woman clearly appeared to have been involved in a tussle, according to police.
After the fight, the woman ran toward the Quality Inn and flagged down a motorist on Cumberland Avenue, who called police. The woman was not injured, but she showed signs that she physically fought with someone, police said.
The woman told police she met Andrew Edward Fryk, 35, of Lafayette, about 1:10 p.m. Wednesday in the northern part of the parking lot close to Cumberland Avenue and across the street from the Quality Inn, police said. They met so he could return her cellphone, police said. Complete article
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. ― A 47-year-old woman told police a man with a stun gun assaulted her Wednesday afternoon and took her phone in the west-side Walmart parking lot, where they agreed to meet, according to West Lafayette police.
Investigation into the woman's claims indicated she had not been stunned by the handheld weapon, police said Thursday morning when the Journal & Courier called for an update. However, the woman clearly appeared to have been involved in a tussle, according to police.
After the fight, the woman ran toward the Quality Inn and flagged down a motorist on Cumberland Avenue, who called police. The woman was not injured, but she showed signs that she physically fought with someone, police said.
The woman told police she met Andrew Edward Fryk, 35, of Lafayette, about 1:10 p.m. Wednesday in the northern part of the parking lot close to Cumberland Avenue and across the street from the Quality Inn, police said. They met so he could return her cellphone, police said. Complete article
Jealous man allegedly assaults former co-worker at Walmart in Leesburg Fla. 08/24/2024
A Leesburg man was arrested last week for assaulting an ex-coworker inside Walmart and damaging his vehicle because of a suspected relationship with his girlfriend.
On the evening of May 15, the male victim was shopping at Walmart, located at 2501 Citrus Boulevard in Leesburg, according to an affidavit of probable cause out of Lake County. He reported to the Leesburg Police Department that he was confronted by an ex-coworker, later identified as 37-year-old Jaredd Isaac Pitts.
Pitts suspected there was a relationship between his girlfriend and the victim, and he was angry about it. The victim was confronted by him in the store, so he retreated to the parking lot. While there, he began to contact law enforcement, the affidavit said.
Pitts walked over to the victim’s vehicle and began causing damage to it. He kicked it multiple times before leaving. The victim stood by and waited for the officers to arrive, the affidavit said. Complete article
A Leesburg man was arrested last week for assaulting an ex-coworker inside Walmart and damaging his vehicle because of a suspected relationship with his girlfriend.
On the evening of May 15, the male victim was shopping at Walmart, located at 2501 Citrus Boulevard in Leesburg, according to an affidavit of probable cause out of Lake County. He reported to the Leesburg Police Department that he was confronted by an ex-coworker, later identified as 37-year-old Jaredd Isaac Pitts.
Pitts suspected there was a relationship between his girlfriend and the victim, and he was angry about it. The victim was confronted by him in the store, so he retreated to the parking lot. While there, he began to contact law enforcement, the affidavit said.
Pitts walked over to the victim’s vehicle and began causing damage to it. He kicked it multiple times before leaving. The victim stood by and waited for the officers to arrive, the affidavit said. Complete article
Attention, Walmart shoppers: An inspection says a Broward store had mold on meat 08/21/2024
Chicken vulnerable to bad bacteria buildup and meat already marred by mold caused a Walmart Neighborhood Market to get the lowest state inspection result possible on Tuesday.
“Re-Inspection Required” read the report on the Dania Beach Walmart supermarket at 401 E. Sheridan St. from Florida Department of Agriculture inspectors Francis Odio and Ashley Montanez Bradshaw. Though only a four-page inspection with eight violations, the inspectors saw enough to require they return to the store by Sept. 3.
In the retail area’s meat reach-in cooler, a package of marinated ribs “was found with white, mold-like substances.” That’s a Stop Sale on that package of ribs.
The open air cooler near the deli contained rotisserie chicken that the cooler should have been keeping at or under — usually, well under — 41 degrees for safe cool keeping, but measured 43 to 45 degrees. Stop Sales came down on multiple packs of chicken. Complete article
Chicken vulnerable to bad bacteria buildup and meat already marred by mold caused a Walmart Neighborhood Market to get the lowest state inspection result possible on Tuesday.
“Re-Inspection Required” read the report on the Dania Beach Walmart supermarket at 401 E. Sheridan St. from Florida Department of Agriculture inspectors Francis Odio and Ashley Montanez Bradshaw. Though only a four-page inspection with eight violations, the inspectors saw enough to require they return to the store by Sept. 3.
In the retail area’s meat reach-in cooler, a package of marinated ribs “was found with white, mold-like substances.” That’s a Stop Sale on that package of ribs.
The open air cooler near the deli contained rotisserie chicken that the cooler should have been keeping at or under — usually, well under — 41 degrees for safe cool keeping, but measured 43 to 45 degrees. Stop Sales came down on multiple packs of chicken. Complete article
Walmart employee in Westmoreland Pa. accused of stealing over $40K by faking returns 08/23/2024 A Walmart employee is accused of creating fake returns to steal money from a store in North Huntingdon.
Man sentenced for role in Wyoming Mich. New Years Eve Walmart shooting 08/23/2024
APD announces arrest for larceny at NC Walmart 08/23/2024
Police Seek Information on Retail Theft at Waynesboro Pa. Walmart 08/24/2024
Arizona woman caught skip-scanning at self-checkout in Fla. Walmart 08/23/2024
Ocala Fla. Walmart thief wanted for snatching Louis Vuitton wallet out of customer's purse: deputies 08/23/2024
Fla. Walmart shoplifting suspect back behind bars after latest arrest 08/25/2024
Villager who fled Fla. Walmart in BMV won’t be prosecuted for shoplifting 08/25/2024 Kathleen Ann Visgalio, 63, of the Village of Antrim Dells, has completed a shoplifting course and paid $75.28 restitution to Walmart, fulfilling terms of a pre-trial intervention contract. She was also banned from Walmart stores in Sumter County.
Princeton Woman Airlifted After Two-Vehicle Crash Near Ky. Walmart 08/26/2024
A Princeton woman was flown to an out-of-state hospital after a two-vehicle wreck in front of Walmart over the weekend.
Princeton Assistant Police Chief Shane Allison reports officers responded to the collision on U.S. 62 West shortly before 11:20 Saturday morning.
He said an investigation revealed that 25-year old Kaitlyn Joiner, of Princeton, had just left Walmart and was attempting to make a left turn onto U.S. 62 from the Princeton Wine and Spirits parking lot when her SUV struck a car driven by 74-year old Carolyn Rustin. The report indicates the collision caused both vehicles to go off the road into the ditch in front of Treehouse Foods.
Police said Rustin was extricated from her vehicle by the Princeton Fire Department and later flown to Skyline Medical Center in Nashville for possible neck injuries. Complete article
A Princeton woman was flown to an out-of-state hospital after a two-vehicle wreck in front of Walmart over the weekend.
Princeton Assistant Police Chief Shane Allison reports officers responded to the collision on U.S. 62 West shortly before 11:20 Saturday morning.
He said an investigation revealed that 25-year old Kaitlyn Joiner, of Princeton, had just left Walmart and was attempting to make a left turn onto U.S. 62 from the Princeton Wine and Spirits parking lot when her SUV struck a car driven by 74-year old Carolyn Rustin. The report indicates the collision caused both vehicles to go off the road into the ditch in front of Treehouse Foods.
Police said Rustin was extricated from her vehicle by the Princeton Fire Department and later flown to Skyline Medical Center in Nashville for possible neck injuries. Complete article
Man critically injured in hit-and-run outside Wal-Mart in Pensacola Fla. 08/26/2024
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A man was critically injured after a hit-and-run incident in front ofWal-Mart on Creighton Road Sunday night, according to PPD.
Police say once they arrived, the car involved had fled the scene.
Witnesses described the hit-and-run vehicle as a white Toyota Sedan, which should have front-end damage, according to PPD. Complete article
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A man was critically injured after a hit-and-run incident in front ofWal-Mart on Creighton Road Sunday night, according to PPD.
Police say once they arrived, the car involved had fled the scene.
Witnesses described the hit-and-run vehicle as a white Toyota Sedan, which should have front-end damage, according to PPD. Complete article
Fredericksburg Man Arrested After Knife-Wielding Incident at Va. Walmart, Employee Injured 08/26/2024
A Walmart employee suffered minor injuries after a 68-year-old Fredericksburg man attempted to assault staff with a knife during a disturbance, leading to his arrest on multiple charges, police said. Complete article
A Walmart employee suffered minor injuries after a 68-year-old Fredericksburg man attempted to assault staff with a knife during a disturbance, leading to his arrest on multiple charges, police said. Complete article
BUSTED: Most Commonly Stolen Items From Texas Wal-Mart Stores 08/26/2024
And a lot of people getting busted for it. Here in Texas, even misdemeanor theft can result in jail time and hefty fines.
Walmart is the largest retailer in the U.S. and has 517 locations throughout Texas. Walmart constantly has to deal with "shrink" which is retail lingo for theft, from both consumers and "inside jobs." .....
Cell Phone Accessories
Cell phone accessories like chargers and cases get stolen a lot- because they are small, can be of moderate to high-value and are resealable.
Clothes
Clothes get stolen frequently because people need to try them on. With an understaffed dressing room, it's all too easy for thieves to wear them under their other clothes or stuff them into a bag.
Beer and wine from Wal-Mart aren't particularly pricey, but some underaged kids (or broke alcoholics) will steal a cold one or two. Complete article
And a lot of people getting busted for it. Here in Texas, even misdemeanor theft can result in jail time and hefty fines.
Walmart is the largest retailer in the U.S. and has 517 locations throughout Texas. Walmart constantly has to deal with "shrink" which is retail lingo for theft, from both consumers and "inside jobs." .....
Cell Phone Accessories
Cell phone accessories like chargers and cases get stolen a lot- because they are small, can be of moderate to high-value and are resealable.
Clothes
Clothes get stolen frequently because people need to try them on. With an understaffed dressing room, it's all too easy for thieves to wear them under their other clothes or stuff them into a bag.
Beer and wine from Wal-Mart aren't particularly pricey, but some underaged kids (or broke alcoholics) will steal a cold one or two. Complete article
“Code Adam” Causes Panic at Walmart… Here’s What Happened! 08/26/2024
Yesterday I was at Walmart with my son. We were looking at Bluey toys when suddenly over the intercom we hear the words "CODE ADAM!" After 'Code Adam', the words "Male, five foot, brown hair, brown eyes, wearing a black shirt and black pants." I wasn't exactly sure what that meant. My mind started to spiral. Is it a missing child? Is it a shoplifter? Is it a deranged lunatic with a gun? What does "Code Adam" mean, and why didn't they reassure us that everything was okay?
WALMART CODES:
CODE BROWN:
If you hear "Code Brown" over the intercom, you want to leave the store as quickly as possible, as that means there is an ACTIVE SHOOTER situation happening.
CODE GREEN:
Code Green is also a scary situation, as it means there is an active HOSTAGE SITUATION taking place.
CODE BLUE:
Another code that if you hear, you'll want to leave as soon as possible is a Code Blue. A Code Blue is a POSSIBLE BOMB inside or around the building. Leave immediately. (Almost always false alarms) ......
CODE ADAM:
Finally, the code I heard with my son... Code Adam! This code is scary for parents, as a Code Adam means there is a missing child somewhere in the store. That keeps employees on watch for that child, especially around the exits making sure that the child doesn't leave on their own, or with someone that shouldn't be taking the child. Complete article
Yesterday I was at Walmart with my son. We were looking at Bluey toys when suddenly over the intercom we hear the words "CODE ADAM!" After 'Code Adam', the words "Male, five foot, brown hair, brown eyes, wearing a black shirt and black pants." I wasn't exactly sure what that meant. My mind started to spiral. Is it a missing child? Is it a shoplifter? Is it a deranged lunatic with a gun? What does "Code Adam" mean, and why didn't they reassure us that everything was okay?
WALMART CODES:
CODE BROWN:
If you hear "Code Brown" over the intercom, you want to leave the store as quickly as possible, as that means there is an ACTIVE SHOOTER situation happening.
CODE GREEN:
Code Green is also a scary situation, as it means there is an active HOSTAGE SITUATION taking place.
CODE BLUE:
Another code that if you hear, you'll want to leave as soon as possible is a Code Blue. A Code Blue is a POSSIBLE BOMB inside or around the building. Leave immediately. (Almost always false alarms) ......
CODE ADAM:
Finally, the code I heard with my son... Code Adam! This code is scary for parents, as a Code Adam means there is a missing child somewhere in the store. That keeps employees on watch for that child, especially around the exits making sure that the child doesn't leave on their own, or with someone that shouldn't be taking the child. Complete article
Walmart Charged More at Checkout Than Advertised on Pricing Stickers, Class Action Lawsuit Says 08/20/2024
A class action lawsuit alleges Walmart has charged higher prices for certain merchandise at the register than what is advertised on its product stickers. Complete article
A class action lawsuit alleges Walmart has charged higher prices for certain merchandise at the register than what is advertised on its product stickers. Complete article
I Get Endless Compliments On This Coffee Maker From Walmart 08/26/2024 HuffPost receives a share from retailers on this page. Every item is independently selected by the HuffPost Shopping team. Prices and availability are subject to change.
Walmart Cracks Down On Minnesota Customers Who Use Coupons 08/26/2024
Man accused of indecently touching child at Pa. Walmart 08/26/2024
Vermilion County Ill. Crime Stoppers | Police seek ID of two men in Walmart scooter theft 08/26/2024
Walmart in Hernando Mississippi all clear after bomb threat, sheriff says 08/25/2024
Gas leak behind Watertown NY Walmart 08/26/2024
Everett Pa. Walmart suspect found after using credit card during theft, 3rd offense: PSP 08/26/2024 A suspect in a Walmart theft in Everett was tracked down after allegedly using a credit card to buy a two-dollar pack of baby wipes and leaving with a TV.
Suspect flees Jenks Okla. Walmart after card declines, police seek ID 08/26/2024
Florida man accused of extortion arrested following chase through Walmart 08/26/2024
MARION COUNTY, Fla. - A routine Sunday grocery run turned chaotic for some when deputies in Marion County pursued a wanted man through the produce section of a Walmart store.
The chase lasted minutes and ended in a take-down in the parking lot outside the Dunnellon store.
Authorities say the man, 35-year-old Joshua Comer, was wanted for blackmailing a woman using sexually explicit photos. Comer allegedly sent videos to the woman’s friends on Facebook when she refused to pay him.
The incident began when deputies spotted Comer in the produce section of a grocery store. When Comer made a sudden dash for the exit, deputies gave chase.
In addition to the blackmail charges, deputies say Comer was carrying a stolen gun and had ammunition and a stolen shotgun hidden in nearby bushes, and two clear pipes that tested positive for fentanyl. Complete article
MARION COUNTY, Fla. - A routine Sunday grocery run turned chaotic for some when deputies in Marion County pursued a wanted man through the produce section of a Walmart store.
The chase lasted minutes and ended in a take-down in the parking lot outside the Dunnellon store.
Authorities say the man, 35-year-old Joshua Comer, was wanted for blackmailing a woman using sexually explicit photos. Comer allegedly sent videos to the woman’s friends on Facebook when she refused to pay him.
The incident began when deputies spotted Comer in the produce section of a grocery store. When Comer made a sudden dash for the exit, deputies gave chase.
In addition to the blackmail charges, deputies say Comer was carrying a stolen gun and had ammunition and a stolen shotgun hidden in nearby bushes, and two clear pipes that tested positive for fentanyl. Complete article
Dublin Ca. homicide suspect nabbed at Walmart store 08/26/2024
(KRON) — A Dublin homicide suspect was on the run for 24 hours before detectives found him at a Walmart store nearly 400 miles away from the crime scene.
The suspected killer, 38-year-old Nicholas Paleveda, was apprehended by police on August 24 in a Walmart parking lot in Barstow, California, East Bay police said.
“Dublin Police would like to thank both the community and surrounding law enforcement agencies for their assistance in getting this dangerous individual off the streets so quickly,” the Dublin Police Department wrote.
Paleveda is accused of shooting a man in the head on the afternoon of August 23. The killing happened inside an apartment at Emerald Park Apartments, located at 5050 Hacienda Drive in Dublin. Complete article
(KRON) — A Dublin homicide suspect was on the run for 24 hours before detectives found him at a Walmart store nearly 400 miles away from the crime scene.
The suspected killer, 38-year-old Nicholas Paleveda, was apprehended by police on August 24 in a Walmart parking lot in Barstow, California, East Bay police said.
“Dublin Police would like to thank both the community and surrounding law enforcement agencies for their assistance in getting this dangerous individual off the streets so quickly,” the Dublin Police Department wrote.
Paleveda is accused of shooting a man in the head on the afternoon of August 23. The killing happened inside an apartment at Emerald Park Apartments, located at 5050 Hacienda Drive in Dublin. Complete article
Man arrested at the Walmart in Marion County Fla. also robbed a food store in Inglis 08/28/2024
DUNNELLON, Fla. (WCJB) - The man who was arrested at a Walmart in Marion County over the weekend also robbed a food store in Levy County.
Levy County Sheriff’s deputies shared a photo of Joshua Comer, 35, robbing the Inglis Food Store Sunday afternoon.
They say Comer’s credit card was declined, so he pulled out a handgun.
The cashier screamed, and Comer fired at the ceiling and ran. Complete article
DUNNELLON, Fla. (WCJB) - The man who was arrested at a Walmart in Marion County over the weekend also robbed a food store in Levy County.
Levy County Sheriff’s deputies shared a photo of Joshua Comer, 35, robbing the Inglis Food Store Sunday afternoon.
They say Comer’s credit card was declined, so he pulled out a handgun.
The cashier screamed, and Comer fired at the ceiling and ran. Complete article
Most Commonly Stolen Items From Washington Wal-Mart Stores 08/28/2024
Walmart is the largest retailer in the U.S. and has 66 locations throughout Washington. Walmart must constantly deal with "shrink," retail lingo for theft from consumers, and "inside jobs."
With shrink comes price increases to cover the loss and sometimes even a lack of inventory for people who want to purchase things honestly.
What items go missing the most from Walmart shelves here in Washington?
Beer
Beer and wine from Wal-Mart aren't particularly pricey, but some underaged kids (or broke alcoholics) will steal.
Sunglasses
Small, resellable, and fairly easy-to-remove packaging combine to make sunglasses a prime target. .... Complete article
Walmart is the largest retailer in the U.S. and has 66 locations throughout Washington. Walmart must constantly deal with "shrink," retail lingo for theft from consumers, and "inside jobs."
With shrink comes price increases to cover the loss and sometimes even a lack of inventory for people who want to purchase things honestly.
What items go missing the most from Walmart shelves here in Washington?
Beer
Beer and wine from Wal-Mart aren't particularly pricey, but some underaged kids (or broke alcoholics) will steal.
Sunglasses
Small, resellable, and fairly easy-to-remove packaging combine to make sunglasses a prime target. .... Complete article
Walmart worker sparks debate with claim about company's handling of bottled water: 'This needs to be made public' 08/27/2024
If you're a savvy shopper, you likely know that buying bottled water is unhealthy and bad for the planet. However, the one thing worse than drinking bottled water is simply throwing it away. Unfortunately, a Walmart worker recently shed light on how the chain is doing exactly that.
What's happening?
A Reddit user who claims to work for Walmart recently posted an image from the back room of a pile of water bottles, totaling gallons of water, waiting to be discarded.
"Corporate says we're not allowed to drink this so we have to throw it away," the Redditor complained. They also claimed Walmart was "forcing us to dump gallons of perfectly good water every day."
Why is this water waste important?
As the original poster pointed out, "There are plenty of places, in our own country alone, that are having a serious water crisis and here Walmart is just throwing this s*** in the trash." They added, "This needs to be made public." Complete article
If you're a savvy shopper, you likely know that buying bottled water is unhealthy and bad for the planet. However, the one thing worse than drinking bottled water is simply throwing it away. Unfortunately, a Walmart worker recently shed light on how the chain is doing exactly that.
What's happening?
A Reddit user who claims to work for Walmart recently posted an image from the back room of a pile of water bottles, totaling gallons of water, waiting to be discarded.
"Corporate says we're not allowed to drink this so we have to throw it away," the Redditor complained. They also claimed Walmart was "forcing us to dump gallons of perfectly good water every day."
Why is this water waste important?
As the original poster pointed out, "There are plenty of places, in our own country alone, that are having a serious water crisis and here Walmart is just throwing this s*** in the trash." They added, "This needs to be made public." Complete article
Third-party worker at Pa. Walmart arrested for putting phone under girl’s dress 08/27/2024
Walmart Enforces New Coupon Rules For Shoppers At All Indiana Locations 08/27/2024
Binghamton Man Arrested for Shoplifting at Seneca Falls NY Walmart 08/27/2024
Falmouth Mass. Walmart Closed Briefly After Electrical Problem 08/27/2024
Man jailed for pricey Idaho Target, Walmart thefts 08/27/2024
Purcell police seek help to identify suspect in Okla. Walmart LEGO theft 08/26/2024
‘They gaslight us into thinking they actually bake that bread’: Walmart shopper accuses store of false advertising after saying it ‘baked’ too much bread 08/26/2024
Louisville Ky. police officer shoots armed suspect outside Walmart on Outer Loop 08/28/2024
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville police officer shot an armed suspect after a terrifying scene outside a Walmart near the Fairdale area on Wednesday.
Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) Interim Chief Paul Humphrey said Kentucky State Police were in a vehicle pursuit which ended around 12:15 p.m. when the car crashed near the intersection of Outer Loop and New Cut Road.
KSP told WHAS11 that troopers were trying to stop the car because the vehicle had an expired registration and the driver had a suspended license and active warrant for his arrest.
Police were able to arrest the driver without incident, however, another suspect inside the car jumped out of the car and ran into a nearby Walmart armed with two pistols.
Humphrey said officers found the man inside the store, at which point he ran outside and found a woman in the pharmacy's drive-thru. He then got into the passenger side seat "attempting to carjack and possibly kidnap the woman." Complete article
One of two suspects connected to Louisville Walmart police shooting appears in court 08/29/2024
Names of officer, suspect involved in Fairdale shooting at Walmart released 08/30/2024
Louisville woman shares her experience during New Cut Road Louisville, Ky. Walmart shooting 09/02/2024
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville police officer shot an armed suspect after a terrifying scene outside a Walmart near the Fairdale area on Wednesday.
Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) Interim Chief Paul Humphrey said Kentucky State Police were in a vehicle pursuit which ended around 12:15 p.m. when the car crashed near the intersection of Outer Loop and New Cut Road.
KSP told WHAS11 that troopers were trying to stop the car because the vehicle had an expired registration and the driver had a suspended license and active warrant for his arrest.
Police were able to arrest the driver without incident, however, another suspect inside the car jumped out of the car and ran into a nearby Walmart armed with two pistols.
Humphrey said officers found the man inside the store, at which point he ran outside and found a woman in the pharmacy's drive-thru. He then got into the passenger side seat "attempting to carjack and possibly kidnap the woman." Complete article
One of two suspects connected to Louisville Walmart police shooting appears in court 08/29/2024
Names of officer, suspect involved in Fairdale shooting at Walmart released 08/30/2024
Louisville woman shares her experience during New Cut Road Louisville, Ky. Walmart shooting 09/02/2024
Argument leads to shooting at DeKalb Ga. McDonald's, police say 08/30/2024
The shooting happened at the McDonald's at 2964 Turner Hill Road in Stonecrest, which is near the Walmart Supercenter and across from Don Tello's Tex Mex Grill.
STONECREST, Ga. — An argument led to a shooting at a McDonald's in DeKalb Friday evening, according to the police department.
The shooting happened at the McDonald's at 2964 Turner Hill Road in Stonecrest, which is near the Walmart Supercenter and across from Don Tello's Tex Mex Grill. DeKalb Police responded shortly after 7:50 p.m.
When officers arrived, they found a 26-year-old man shot in the arm and an 18-year-old with a graze wound to his cheek.
The 26-year-old man was taken to the hospital for a non-life-threatening injury, police said. Complete article
The shooting happened at the McDonald's at 2964 Turner Hill Road in Stonecrest, which is near the Walmart Supercenter and across from Don Tello's Tex Mex Grill.
STONECREST, Ga. — An argument led to a shooting at a McDonald's in DeKalb Friday evening, according to the police department.
The shooting happened at the McDonald's at 2964 Turner Hill Road in Stonecrest, which is near the Walmart Supercenter and across from Don Tello's Tex Mex Grill. DeKalb Police responded shortly after 7:50 p.m.
When officers arrived, they found a 26-year-old man shot in the arm and an 18-year-old with a graze wound to his cheek.
The 26-year-old man was taken to the hospital for a non-life-threatening injury, police said. Complete article
1 officer dead, 2 officers injured in Dallas Tx. shooting; suspect dead, police say 08/30/2024 Perhaps half a mile from Walmart, not related to business
A Texas police officer is dead, and two others were injured following a shooting in Dallas on Thursday night, authorities said.
Police arrived at a block in the Oak Cliff area around 10 p.m. after a report of an "officer in distress," according to a news release on the Dallas PD website.
One officer was found with gunshot wounds in his marked patrol car, the release said. While at the scene, responding officers exchanged gunfire with a suspect. Two additional officers were also hit.
The officers were transported to local hospitals where one officer succumbed to his injuries, and another is in stable condition, police said. The third officer was described to be in critical condition. Complete article
A Texas police officer is dead, and two others were injured following a shooting in Dallas on Thursday night, authorities said.
Police arrived at a block in the Oak Cliff area around 10 p.m. after a report of an "officer in distress," according to a news release on the Dallas PD website.
One officer was found with gunshot wounds in his marked patrol car, the release said. While at the scene, responding officers exchanged gunfire with a suspect. Two additional officers were also hit.
The officers were transported to local hospitals where one officer succumbed to his injuries, and another is in stable condition, police said. The third officer was described to be in critical condition. Complete article
Couple from Milwaukee assaulted with a gun in Wisc. Walmart parking lot in West Milwaukee, police say 08/28/2024
A 19-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a couple with a gun in a Walmart parking lot in West Milwaukee, according to the West Milwaukee Police Department.
At 3:57 p.m. Sunday, West Milwaukee police responded to Walmart, 4140 W. Greenfield Ave., for reports of a person being struck in the head with a gun.
When police arrived, they found two people with injuries, a 29-year-old Milwaukee woman and her 34-year-old husband. Both told police they were struck in the head by the butt of a pistol. The woman was bleeding heavily, police said. Complete article
A 19-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a couple with a gun in a Walmart parking lot in West Milwaukee, according to the West Milwaukee Police Department.
At 3:57 p.m. Sunday, West Milwaukee police responded to Walmart, 4140 W. Greenfield Ave., for reports of a person being struck in the head with a gun.
When police arrived, they found two people with injuries, a 29-year-old Milwaukee woman and her 34-year-old husband. Both told police they were struck in the head by the butt of a pistol. The woman was bleeding heavily, police said. Complete article
TWO IN CUSTODY AFTER CAR THEFT AT INDIANA WALMART 08/31/2024
Two people are in custody after they stole a vehicle at the Indiana Walmart on Friday.
State troopers were called out at 5:44 PM to the Walmart on Oakland Avenue for a report of a stolen vehicle. Troopers learned that the vehicle was unoccupied at the time, and the car keys were left on the dashboard when it was stolen. A responding trooper found the vehicle and tried to make a traffic stop, but the vehicle failed to yield to police and a pursuit was started. The chase ended on a stretch of Route 422 in Armstrong County with officers using a PIT maneuver.
The two suspects, identified only as a man and a woman, are currently in custody. No injuries were reported. Charges are pending. Complete article
Two people are in custody after they stole a vehicle at the Indiana Walmart on Friday.
State troopers were called out at 5:44 PM to the Walmart on Oakland Avenue for a report of a stolen vehicle. Troopers learned that the vehicle was unoccupied at the time, and the car keys were left on the dashboard when it was stolen. A responding trooper found the vehicle and tried to make a traffic stop, but the vehicle failed to yield to police and a pursuit was started. The chase ended on a stretch of Route 422 in Armstrong County with officers using a PIT maneuver.
The two suspects, identified only as a man and a woman, are currently in custody. No injuries were reported. Charges are pending. Complete article
Chemical Spill At Warsaw Ind. Walmart Results In Evacuation Of Store 08/30/2024
WARSAW — A chemical spill inside the Warsaw Walmart resulted in the store being evacuated.
Just before 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory responded to what was initially reported as haze/smoke inside the store, located at 2501 Walton Blvd.
Upon further investigation, emergency personnel determined the haze’s cause was related to a chemical spill. Crews cleaned the spill and ventilated the building.
As of 3 p.m., customers and employees were allowed to go back into the store. Complete article
WARSAW — A chemical spill inside the Warsaw Walmart resulted in the store being evacuated.
Just before 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory responded to what was initially reported as haze/smoke inside the store, located at 2501 Walton Blvd.
Upon further investigation, emergency personnel determined the haze’s cause was related to a chemical spill. Crews cleaned the spill and ventilated the building.
As of 3 p.m., customers and employees were allowed to go back into the store. Complete article
CPSC says to immediately stop using magnetic game sold on Walmart’s website 08/29/2024
NEW YORK (AP) — The Consumer Product and Safety Commission is warning people to immediately dispose of a magnetic game because it poses serious ingestion risks for children.
The CPSC posted a warning Thursday that “Magnetic Chess Games” sold by China-based seller JOMO contain magnets that do not comply with U.S. federal safety regulations. As a result, the “loose, hazardous magnets pose a risk of serious injury or death,” according to the warning.
The CPSC said it issued a violation notice to JOMO, but that the company has not agreed to recall its Magnetic Chess Games or provide a remedy. The commission urged people to stop using the game and throw it away immediately.
The games were sold online at walmart.com in a blue box with the word “Magnetic” on the front and back, according to the CPSC. They include about 20 loose black magnets but not chess-shaped pieces, despite its marketing. ......
A Walmart spokesperson said customers’ health and safety are the company’s top priority and that it began working to remove the games soon after the CPSC warning was issued Thursday. Complete article
NEW YORK (AP) — The Consumer Product and Safety Commission is warning people to immediately dispose of a magnetic game because it poses serious ingestion risks for children.
The CPSC posted a warning Thursday that “Magnetic Chess Games” sold by China-based seller JOMO contain magnets that do not comply with U.S. federal safety regulations. As a result, the “loose, hazardous magnets pose a risk of serious injury or death,” according to the warning.
The CPSC said it issued a violation notice to JOMO, but that the company has not agreed to recall its Magnetic Chess Games or provide a remedy. The commission urged people to stop using the game and throw it away immediately.
The games were sold online at walmart.com in a blue box with the word “Magnetic” on the front and back, according to the CPSC. They include about 20 loose black magnets but not chess-shaped pieces, despite its marketing. ......
A Walmart spokesperson said customers’ health and safety are the company’s top priority and that it began working to remove the games soon after the CPSC warning was issued Thursday. Complete article
‘Around Halloween!??’: Woman warns against buying candy from Walmart, Target 08/30/2024
If you’re thinking of picking up some candy on your next run to the store, it’s best to double check that label. A serious recall has been issued for a number of brands sold across the U.S.
TikToker Ajayllah (@ajayllah) adamantly warned her followers to watch out for sweet treats sold at Walmart and Target last week.
“I don’t give a f*ck if your kids are being good in the store. Do not let them grab any candy from that checkout aisle line,” she says in a video that’s been viewed over 1.5 million times. “Candy is on recall.”
Around two dozen products made by Palmer Candy Company have been effected by the recall. This spans different brands sold in Walmart, Target, Dollar General, and Hyvee, as well as sold directly to distributors in various states.
A recall was originally issued for these products back in May (with an update including additional products less than two weeks later), but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration applied a Class 1 risk level in early August. This is the highest level of recall, applied when “there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.” Complete article
If you’re thinking of picking up some candy on your next run to the store, it’s best to double check that label. A serious recall has been issued for a number of brands sold across the U.S.
TikToker Ajayllah (@ajayllah) adamantly warned her followers to watch out for sweet treats sold at Walmart and Target last week.
“I don’t give a f*ck if your kids are being good in the store. Do not let them grab any candy from that checkout aisle line,” she says in a video that’s been viewed over 1.5 million times. “Candy is on recall.”
Around two dozen products made by Palmer Candy Company have been effected by the recall. This spans different brands sold in Walmart, Target, Dollar General, and Hyvee, as well as sold directly to distributors in various states.
A recall was originally issued for these products back in May (with an update including additional products less than two weeks later), but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration applied a Class 1 risk level in early August. This is the highest level of recall, applied when “there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.” Complete article
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