Walmart had at least thirteen shootings in October, including four fatal shootings, and two non-fatal officer involved shootings. There were also numerous other injuries caused by the shootings. One of the shootings was gang related, another was labeled a "duel" although it didn't follow the customs of nineteenth century duels, and at least one other was a result of road rage or other arguments. There were also a couple arrests for a previous murder at Walmart in September.
There were also close to a dozen, if not more, other gun related crimes, mostly armed robberies, plus a couple arguments and an armed man impersonating a federal agent, at Walmart. Walmart began removing all their guns across the country out of fear of unrest, but almost immediately replaced them, without explaining why they reversed their decision.
In addition to the four people killed in shootings there were two more killed in an accident and another two bodies found on the premises, as usual, police were quick to say no foul play was suspected when they find dead bodies on the premises. There was also a missing woman, where her ID was found in a nearby field, with her vehicle being left behind, strongly implying possible foul play.
They also had numerous fights, brawls, sexual assaults, and a robbery suspect that used a taser on an employee. Another police officer was accused of shoplifting at Walmart 14 times, in uniform, on duty. There's at least one more example where a shopper was denied her change, due to alleged shortage of change caused by COVID-19, although I haven't heard of this happening at any other store.
One woman was sentenced to five years for abandoning her kids at a Walmart and telling them to seek help from someone else. We have good research showing how to solve many social problems and save money by addressing them before they escalate, but instead they rely solely in the threat of jail for people who have no resources, even though this has been proven to be far more expensive.
In addition to the two people that died in a crash and another person that had their car stolen at gunpoint, Walmart had more than half a dozen major crashes, stolen vehicles, chases or other vehicle crimes.
Walmart also had more than half a dozen fires at their stores, including several arson, in one case two suspects set at least three different fires at two nearby stores. Some put out quickly, but others were very large.
Walmart also had at least four knife attacks including two stabbings, one that led to charges of attempted murder. Several Walmart employees and a few customers were attacked in half a dozen or so separate incidents, including one where they pepper-sprayed an employee while trying to shoplift. There were at least three or four organized efforts to shoplift massive amounts of money or embezzle from Walmart exposed. There were also riots and looting in Pennsylvania related to police protests after they killed another unarmed black man.
Walmart had another three or four recalls for watermelon and five other fruits that might be contaminated with listeria, and spices, including parsley that might be contaminated with Salmonella.
Walmart is being investigated for their part in the Opioid crisis, and they counter-sued as a defensive measure. Corporations are rarely, if ever, held accountable for massive crisis they cause; the Sackler family recently had to pay out a small fraction of the fortune they made in a guilty plea by their company, which was a cost of doing business. People that die of overdoses caused by large corporations are expendable for both the government and the corporations.
This same company is expanding into the medical and insurance industry even getting a cut of the privatization of Medicare. They're also using their political and legal connections to avoid paying property taxes, creating financial crisis's for many towns that helped them wipe out businesses that were willing to pay their share of taxes.
Walmart was also being sued by several companies or customers that expected lifetime auto care but were denied it when they decided to close their auto centers because of the COVID epidemic and for stealing intellectual property. Suing large corporations like Walmart, especially when they relentlessly stall on everything thanks to their enormous legal budget, is virtually impossible and they often try to force people to settle for petty amounts or wait years making any settlement almost meaningless sine they have to go to so much trouble and routinely get them cut, before finally getting anything, assuming they win, which they usually don't. Workers that want a fair deal have as much, if not more trouble, with the political and economic system rigged against them.
My best guess is that the skunk that forced an Oklahoma store to close down wasn't Pepe La Pew trying to sweet talk a black cat that somehow had a white stripe accidentally pained on her back.
Who ever the skunk was he or she wasn't the one that urinated on the merchandise at an Ohio store, that was a human.
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.
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 October 2020. 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.
Mexicom Maine Walmart evacuated after suspicious device found 10/01/2020 The 12-inch-long device with markings, a cord and papers was not a bomb, he said, but was seized as evidence to try to determine its exact contents and how it got there.
Shots fired outside of Hickory Hill Tenn. Walmart 10/01/2020
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police responded to a report of shots fired outside of a Hickory Hill Walmart Thursday night.
Officers responded to the scene in the parking of lot of the Walmart at 2586 Hickory Hill.
Police say a man and a woman got into an argument outside of the store, and the man fired shots at the woman. No one was injured. Complete article
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police responded to a report of shots fired outside of a Hickory Hill Walmart Thursday night.
Officers responded to the scene in the parking of lot of the Walmart at 2586 Hickory Hill.
Police say a man and a woman got into an argument outside of the store, and the man fired shots at the woman. No one was injured. Complete article
Police: Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing incident at Port St. Lucie Fla. Walmart 10/01/2020
PORT ST. LUCIE — A 26-year-old man was arrested on attempted murder and other charges after allegations he stabbed his ex-girlfriend Wednesday outside a Walmart on Southwest Gatlin Boulevard, according to Port St. Lucie police.
Terrel Cornelius Strong, of Port St. Lucie, was booked into the St. Lucie County Jail shortly before 4 a.m. Thursday on charges that include attempted murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and burglary with assault or battery, according to information from Sgt. Keith Boham, Port St. Lucie police spokesman, and the St. Lucie County Jail.
Boham said the incident occurred late Wednesday at the Walmart in the 1800 block of Southwest Gatlin Boulevard, which is just east of Interstate 95 near Southwest Rosser Boulevard.
Investigators learned Strong’s ex-girlfriend was on her break, sitting in her vehicle in the Walmart parking lot. Strong parked next to her and got in the passenger side of her vehicle.
“Once inside her vehicle, he began stabbing her multiples times,” police stated. “The victim fled into the Walmart liquor store, where a customer and Walmart employee provided her first aid and called police.” Complete article
PORT ST. LUCIE — A 26-year-old man was arrested on attempted murder and other charges after allegations he stabbed his ex-girlfriend Wednesday outside a Walmart on Southwest Gatlin Boulevard, according to Port St. Lucie police.
Terrel Cornelius Strong, of Port St. Lucie, was booked into the St. Lucie County Jail shortly before 4 a.m. Thursday on charges that include attempted murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and burglary with assault or battery, according to information from Sgt. Keith Boham, Port St. Lucie police spokesman, and the St. Lucie County Jail.
Boham said the incident occurred late Wednesday at the Walmart in the 1800 block of Southwest Gatlin Boulevard, which is just east of Interstate 95 near Southwest Rosser Boulevard.
Investigators learned Strong’s ex-girlfriend was on her break, sitting in her vehicle in the Walmart parking lot. Strong parked next to her and got in the passenger side of her vehicle.
“Once inside her vehicle, he began stabbing her multiples times,” police stated. “The victim fled into the Walmart liquor store, where a customer and Walmart employee provided her first aid and called police.” Complete article
16 arrested during sting at Ind. Walmart 10/02/2020
COLUMBUS, Ind. (WAVE) – Sixteen people are facing charges following an sting at a Walmart.
“Operation Rollback” was executed at the Walmart located at 735 Whitfield Drive on Thursday, according to the Columbus Police Department.
Police arrested and charged the following people:
Anthony M. Brown, 27, of Columbus, was charged with dealing in a narcotic drug, possession of a legend drug, resisting law enforcement in a vehicle, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia Complete article
COLUMBUS, Ind. (WAVE) – Sixteen people are facing charges following an sting at a Walmart.
“Operation Rollback” was executed at the Walmart located at 735 Whitfield Drive on Thursday, according to the Columbus Police Department.
Police arrested and charged the following people:
Anthony M. Brown, 27, of Columbus, was charged with dealing in a narcotic drug, possession of a legend drug, resisting law enforcement in a vehicle, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia Complete article
Walmart to sell UK chain Asda in $8.8 billion deal 10/02/2020
LONDON -- Retail giant Walmart has agreed to sell its British chain of supermarkets, Asda, to the investors behind an international group of gas stations and food shops in a deal that values the company at 6.8 billion pounds ($8.8 billion).
Brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa, along with investors TDR Capital will acquire a majority of Asda, while Walmart will retain a minority stake and a seat of the board, the parties said in a joint statement issued Friday. Details of the deal weren’t released.
Walmart has owned Asda since 1999 but had been looking for a buyer recently to focus on higher-growth markets. Based in Bentonville, Arkansas, Walmart has given up on operations in several international markets over the past 15 years, including Germany and South Korea. In many of these countries, it has lacked the scale to press local suppliers on price as it does in the United States. Complete article
LONDON -- Retail giant Walmart has agreed to sell its British chain of supermarkets, Asda, to the investors behind an international group of gas stations and food shops in a deal that values the company at 6.8 billion pounds ($8.8 billion).
Brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa, along with investors TDR Capital will acquire a majority of Asda, while Walmart will retain a minority stake and a seat of the board, the parties said in a joint statement issued Friday. Details of the deal weren’t released.
Walmart has owned Asda since 1999 but had been looking for a buyer recently to focus on higher-growth markets. Based in Bentonville, Arkansas, Walmart has given up on operations in several international markets over the past 15 years, including Germany and South Korea. In many of these countries, it has lacked the scale to press local suppliers on price as it does in the United States. Complete article
Two Walmart employees in Union County Pa. charged for allegedly stealing merchandise 10/01/2020
Deputies investigating theft from Ind. Walmart 10/01/2020
What a first day on the job: A Buena Vista freshman wrestler, new to Iowa, helps save a Walmart co-worker's life 10/01/2020
Accused Town ‘n’ Country church arsonist arrested after shoplifting at Fla. Walmart, deputies say 10/01/2020
Missing Sabine woman seen on La. Walmart surveillance video 10/03/2020
SABINE PARISH, La. (KSLA) - Taylor Nichole Nichols last was seen Friday, Sept. 18 at a Walmart store in Many, Louisiana.
According to the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, detectives have recently reviewed video footage from the Walmart that shows Nichols outside of the store.
At around 7:30 p.m., surveillance shows Nichols park her vehicle, enter the store for a short time, then exit and walk back to her vehicle and walk away towards the south exit of the parking lot. Nichol’s ID was found in the field between Walmart and Patrick-Miller Tractor Co.
Her vehicle was transferred to a detention center to be processed for possible evidence. Detectives have also reviewed surveillance footage from all surrounding businesses that revealed no further evidence. Complete article
SABINE PARISH, La. (KSLA) - Taylor Nichole Nichols last was seen Friday, Sept. 18 at a Walmart store in Many, Louisiana.
According to the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, detectives have recently reviewed video footage from the Walmart that shows Nichols outside of the store.
At around 7:30 p.m., surveillance shows Nichols park her vehicle, enter the store for a short time, then exit and walk back to her vehicle and walk away towards the south exit of the parking lot. Nichol’s ID was found in the field between Walmart and Patrick-Miller Tractor Co.
Her vehicle was transferred to a detention center to be processed for possible evidence. Detectives have also reviewed surveillance footage from all surrounding businesses that revealed no further evidence. Complete article
Florence SC man charged in connection with a string of robberies, including Family Dollar, Lowe’s, Walmart 10/02/2020
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) — A man has been charged in connection with the robbery of a Family Dollar store and a string of others in Florence.
Investigators with the Florence Police Department charged Nikkikel Hickson, 24, of Florence, with assault and battery in the third degree and strong-arm robbery at the Family Dollar on West Palmetto Street.
He was also served with two outstanding warrants for shoplifting, third or more offense.
Additional charges against Hickson include armed Robbery for a Sept. 22 incident at Lowe’s on David McLeod Blvd, strong-arm robbery for a Sept. 23 incident at Walmart on Irby Street, and petit larceny with enhancement for a Sept. 27 incident at Dollar General on North Cashua Drive. Complete article
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) — A man has been charged in connection with the robbery of a Family Dollar store and a string of others in Florence.
Investigators with the Florence Police Department charged Nikkikel Hickson, 24, of Florence, with assault and battery in the third degree and strong-arm robbery at the Family Dollar on West Palmetto Street.
He was also served with two outstanding warrants for shoplifting, third or more offense.
Additional charges against Hickson include armed Robbery for a Sept. 22 incident at Lowe’s on David McLeod Blvd, strong-arm robbery for a Sept. 23 incident at Walmart on Irby Street, and petit larceny with enhancement for a Sept. 27 incident at Dollar General on North Cashua Drive. Complete article
Crash near NY Walmart sends two women to hospital 10/02/2020
Two women were hospitalized, one of whom remains under observation, following a two-vehicle collision on Rome-Taberg Road early Thursday morning, according to law enforcement officials.
Sheriff’s deputies said Nicole L. Podkowka, 47, of Lee, was eastbound on Rome-Taberg Road shortly before 7 a.m. when an SUV came up behind her at a high rate of speed. Deputies said Podkowka attempted to move her Ford F-150 pickup truck to the right to let the SUV pass, only to be struck from behind by the SUV, which was driven by 25-year-old Jenna L. Dole, of Camden.
The collision propelled both vehicles off the south shoulder into a ditch, where both vehicles overturned, authorities said.
Podkowka was taken by AmCare Ambulance to Rome Memorial Hospital, where authorities said she was treated and released for non-life threatening injuries. Complete article
Two women were hospitalized, one of whom remains under observation, following a two-vehicle collision on Rome-Taberg Road early Thursday morning, according to law enforcement officials.
Sheriff’s deputies said Nicole L. Podkowka, 47, of Lee, was eastbound on Rome-Taberg Road shortly before 7 a.m. when an SUV came up behind her at a high rate of speed. Deputies said Podkowka attempted to move her Ford F-150 pickup truck to the right to let the SUV pass, only to be struck from behind by the SUV, which was driven by 25-year-old Jenna L. Dole, of Camden.
The collision propelled both vehicles off the south shoulder into a ditch, where both vehicles overturned, authorities said.
Podkowka was taken by AmCare Ambulance to Rome Memorial Hospital, where authorities said she was treated and released for non-life threatening injuries. Complete article
3rd employee tests positive for COVID-19 at Queensbury NY Walmart 10/02/2020
11% of Americans have already subscribed to Walmart+ 10/03/2020
Logan Utah Walmart theft leads to discovery of car full of stolen goods, drugs 10/03/2020
Missoula Montana Crime Report: Man Exposed Himself to Children at Walmart 10/02/2020
Man fatally shot near Neighborhood Walmart on Highland Rd. Baton Rouge La. 10/03/2020
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One man was fatally shot near Neighborhood Walmart on Highland Road Saturday, Oct. 3.
The Baton Rouge Police Department responded to the shooting in the 5100 block of Highland Road around 5:30 p.m.
The victim was pronounced dead on the scene, BRPD said. Complete article
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One man was fatally shot near Neighborhood Walmart on Highland Road Saturday, Oct. 3.
The Baton Rouge Police Department responded to the shooting in the 5100 block of Highland Road around 5:30 p.m.
The victim was pronounced dead on the scene, BRPD said. Complete article
Police: Federal agent impersonator brandished gun to Pa. Walmart shopper over mask-wearing 10/05/2020
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — Police say an Ebensburg man is facing charges for impersonating a Department of Homeland Security officer and brandishing a gun to a Walmart shopper who wasn’t wearing a mask, according to a criminal complaint.
According to the Cambria Township Police Department, 72-year-old Michael Baglio has been charged for impersonating a public servant and making terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another.
Officers were called May 17 after a woman reported that an older man had approached her while she was shopping, told her he was an officer with the Department of Homeland Security, brandished a gun and said, “it would be in your best interest if you wore a mask,” according to the complaint. Complete article
EBENSBURG, Pa. (WJAC) — Police say an Ebensburg man is facing charges for impersonating a Department of Homeland Security officer and brandishing a gun to a Walmart shopper who wasn’t wearing a mask, according to a criminal complaint.
According to the Cambria Township Police Department, 72-year-old Michael Baglio has been charged for impersonating a public servant and making terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another.
Officers were called May 17 after a woman reported that an older man had approached her while she was shopping, told her he was an officer with the Department of Homeland Security, brandished a gun and said, “it would be in your best interest if you wore a mask,” according to the complaint. Complete article
Woman attacks acquaintance at Tenn. Walmart, then headbutts nurse at Nashville General 10/03/2020
32-year-old Jennifer Mcfarlin was charged with two counts of assault after she attacked a drunken acquaintance at Walmart and then later headbutted a nurse that was trying to check up on her at Nashville General Hospital.
On September 29th, Metro Nashville officers were dispatched to the Walmart at 7044 Charlotte Pike on a call about a person fighting. Officers arrived on the scene where Lisa Miller informed them she knew Jennifer Mcfarlin and was attacked for no reason.
It was noted that Miller had a laceration to her brow. Miller also told them Mcfarlin tried to grab her bag and was striking her in the process. A witness confirmed she saw Mcfarlin run up on Miller and hit her several times and provided video footage. Officers were able to take Mcfarlin into custody based on the video and the independent witness’ statement. It was later discovered that she also had three failure-to-appears for court and an outstanding warrant from Cheatham County and advised they would extradite. Complete article
32-year-old Jennifer Mcfarlin was charged with two counts of assault after she attacked a drunken acquaintance at Walmart and then later headbutted a nurse that was trying to check up on her at Nashville General Hospital.
On September 29th, Metro Nashville officers were dispatched to the Walmart at 7044 Charlotte Pike on a call about a person fighting. Officers arrived on the scene where Lisa Miller informed them she knew Jennifer Mcfarlin and was attacked for no reason.
It was noted that Miller had a laceration to her brow. Miller also told them Mcfarlin tried to grab her bag and was striking her in the process. A witness confirmed she saw Mcfarlin run up on Miller and hit her several times and provided video footage. Officers were able to take Mcfarlin into custody based on the video and the independent witness’ statement. It was later discovered that she also had three failure-to-appears for court and an outstanding warrant from Cheatham County and advised they would extradite. Complete article
Fire at St. Charles Missouri Walmart was intentionally set, fire official says 10/03/2020
ST. CHARLES — A fire that was intentionally set at a Walmart in St. Charles created a lot of smoke but little fire.
The St. Charles Fire Department responded to the fire at the Walmart at 2897 Veterans Memorial Parkway on Saturday evening. When firefighters arrived, they found that the conflagration was confined to a rack of clothes in the men's department, said Mike Grzyb, the city's deputy fire chief.
The flames were quickly extinguished by a combination of the sprinkler system and firefighters, Grzyb said. Complete article
Fire at St. Charles Walmart injures 2 10/03/2020
Child may have started fire at St. Charles Walmart 10/05/2020 Surveillance footage from the inside of the store showed a child, a boy less than 10 years old, hiding inside the circular clothing rack shortly before it caught fire, St. Charles Police Lt. Tom Wilkison said Sunday.
ST. CHARLES — A fire that was intentionally set at a Walmart in St. Charles created a lot of smoke but little fire.
The St. Charles Fire Department responded to the fire at the Walmart at 2897 Veterans Memorial Parkway on Saturday evening. When firefighters arrived, they found that the conflagration was confined to a rack of clothes in the men's department, said Mike Grzyb, the city's deputy fire chief.
The flames were quickly extinguished by a combination of the sprinkler system and firefighters, Grzyb said. Complete article
Fire at St. Charles Walmart injures 2 10/03/2020
Child may have started fire at St. Charles Walmart 10/05/2020 Surveillance footage from the inside of the store showed a child, a boy less than 10 years old, hiding inside the circular clothing rack shortly before it caught fire, St. Charles Police Lt. Tom Wilkison said Sunday.
Food truck fire in Tx. Walmart parking lot ruled accidental 10/04/2020
The Z Fusion Twist food truck in Fort Stockton caught on fire on Friday, Oct. 2 in the Walmart parking around 8:30 p.m.
No one was hurt and no other vehicles were damaged in the parking lot.
Fort Stockton Fire Department Chief Jessie Dominguez noted that the incident was accidental and was caused by grease in the vent hood system of the trailer.
Owner Paul Manosinh said costs for repairs will likely be over $10,000. The food truck, which first opened on June 6, 2019 in Fort Stockton, has a GoFundMe page link on their Facebook page Z Fusion Twist. Complete article
The Z Fusion Twist food truck in Fort Stockton caught on fire on Friday, Oct. 2 in the Walmart parking around 8:30 p.m.
No one was hurt and no other vehicles were damaged in the parking lot.
Fort Stockton Fire Department Chief Jessie Dominguez noted that the incident was accidental and was caused by grease in the vent hood system of the trailer.
Owner Paul Manosinh said costs for repairs will likely be over $10,000. The food truck, which first opened on June 6, 2019 in Fort Stockton, has a GoFundMe page link on their Facebook page Z Fusion Twist. Complete article
Man charged after allegedly groping, abducting Defiance Ohio Walmart employee 10/05/2020
DEFIANCE, Ohio (WTVG) - A Continental man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly restrained, groped, and threatened a 17-year-old Walmart employee.
Mark Christian, 36, is charged with theft, abduction, gross sexual imposition, and attempt to illegally assemble or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs.
The incident happened at the Walmart in Defiance. According to Defiance County prosecutor Morris Murray, Christian came into the store, abducted the employee, and made her collect items associated with the manufacturing of methamphetamines. The teenage employee believed Christian had a knife, so she complied with his demands. Complete article
DEFIANCE, Ohio (WTVG) - A Continental man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly restrained, groped, and threatened a 17-year-old Walmart employee.
Mark Christian, 36, is charged with theft, abduction, gross sexual imposition, and attempt to illegally assemble or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs.
The incident happened at the Walmart in Defiance. According to Defiance County prosecutor Morris Murray, Christian came into the store, abducted the employee, and made her collect items associated with the manufacturing of methamphetamines. The teenage employee believed Christian had a knife, so she complied with his demands. Complete article
Walmart stores recall watermelon after possible listeria outbreak 10/02/2020 (Five other fruits added to recall shortly after this.)
SAN ANTONIO- A recall alert was issued regarding watermelon sold at Walmart stores in five states, including Texas.
It involves "Walmart - freshness guaranteed" watermelons, watermelon chunks and watermelon spears.
There are concerns they could be contaminated with listeria. Complete article
Various Cut, Sliced Fruits Sold By Walmart Recalled For Listeria Concerns 10/05/2020 Country Fresh further extended the recall to include various containers of "Freshness Guaranteed "cut and/or sliced apples, grapes, mangos, pineapples and cantaloupe distributed by Walmart.
SAN ANTONIO- A recall alert was issued regarding watermelon sold at Walmart stores in five states, including Texas.
It involves "Walmart - freshness guaranteed" watermelons, watermelon chunks and watermelon spears.
There are concerns they could be contaminated with listeria. Complete article
Various Cut, Sliced Fruits Sold By Walmart Recalled For Listeria Concerns 10/05/2020 Country Fresh further extended the recall to include various containers of "Freshness Guaranteed "cut and/or sliced apples, grapes, mangos, pineapples and cantaloupe distributed by Walmart.
Walmart May Be on the Hook for Billions in Opioid Damages 10/06/2020
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) received a potentially major piece of bad news on Monday when Delaware Chancery Judge Travis Laster ruled the retailer must produce files relating to two major opioid lawsuits.
"I don't think you can say with a straight face there isn't any evidence of wrongdoing," Laster said during a video hearing, according to Bloomberg.
The lawsuits, Norfolk County Retirement System v. Walmart Inc. and Police and Fire Retirement System of Detroit v. Walmart Inc., were filed in June by two pension funds that own Walmart stock. The suits allege Walmart broke the law for years by selling large amounts of highly addictive opioid painkillers to doctors and others operating "pill mills." Complete article
Walmart must turn over files on alleged opioid mishandling 10/05/2020
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) received a potentially major piece of bad news on Monday when Delaware Chancery Judge Travis Laster ruled the retailer must produce files relating to two major opioid lawsuits.
"I don't think you can say with a straight face there isn't any evidence of wrongdoing," Laster said during a video hearing, according to Bloomberg.
The lawsuits, Norfolk County Retirement System v. Walmart Inc. and Police and Fire Retirement System of Detroit v. Walmart Inc., were filed in June by two pension funds that own Walmart stock. The suits allege Walmart broke the law for years by selling large amounts of highly addictive opioid painkillers to doctors and others operating "pill mills." Complete article
Walmart must turn over files on alleged opioid mishandling 10/05/2020
Walmart to launch Medicare insurance agency 10/06/2020
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Walmart is entering the health insurance business.
The Bentonville-based retailer on Tuesday announced the opening of Walmart Insurance Services, LLC, which will begin selling Medicare insurance plans during this year’s Annual Enrollment Period (October 15-December 7). ....
The agency, which is licensed in all 50 states and Washington D.C., will provide Medicare plans (Part D, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans) offered by Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Amerigroup, Simply Health, Wellcare (Centene), Clover Health and Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Complete article
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Walmart is entering the health insurance business.
The Bentonville-based retailer on Tuesday announced the opening of Walmart Insurance Services, LLC, which will begin selling Medicare insurance plans during this year’s Annual Enrollment Period (October 15-December 7). ....
The agency, which is licensed in all 50 states and Washington D.C., will provide Medicare plans (Part D, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans) offered by Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Amerigroup, Simply Health, Wellcare (Centene), Clover Health and Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Complete article
Walmart lawsuits risk tax losses, Arkansas school districts told 10/03/2020
FAYETTEVILLE -- Lawsuits working their way through Pulaski County Circuit Court could cost $200 million a year in lost property-tax collections for public schools throughout Arkansas, the Washington County assessor told education supervisors Thursday.
Walmart is suing Pulaski County to change the method of appraising 10 stores there. The "dark store" appraisal method it seeks would cut the company's property-tax bill in half, Assessor Russell Hill said. It's the first test of a company trying to force the new method in the state, he said.
A spokesman for Walmart, contacted Thursday, said the company is formulating a response to Hill's remarks. Walmart went to court in Pulaski County in September 2019. At that time, Walmart spokeswoman Delia Garcia said the company is "simply seeking a fair market value for the property taxation of our stores." Complete article
FAYETTEVILLE -- Lawsuits working their way through Pulaski County Circuit Court could cost $200 million a year in lost property-tax collections for public schools throughout Arkansas, the Washington County assessor told education supervisors Thursday.
Walmart is suing Pulaski County to change the method of appraising 10 stores there. The "dark store" appraisal method it seeks would cut the company's property-tax bill in half, Assessor Russell Hill said. It's the first test of a company trying to force the new method in the state, he said.
A spokesman for Walmart, contacted Thursday, said the company is formulating a response to Hill's remarks. Walmart went to court in Pulaski County in September 2019. At that time, Walmart spokeswoman Delia Garcia said the company is "simply seeking a fair market value for the property taxation of our stores." Complete article
Update: Two arrested after investigation into NY Walmart parking lot overdose 10/05/2020
Residents can safely dispose of medication this month at Wal-Mart 10/04/2020
Fla. Walmart employee arrested, accused of taking photos up women's clothing 10/05/2020
Road closed after deep hole opens near Walmart in New Port Richey Fla. 10/06/2020
Wilcox man charged after allegedly pointing a gun at someone in Nebraska Walmart parking lot 10/06/2020
KEARNEY — Pointing a gun at a man in a Kearney parking lot has a Wilcox man facing a felony terroristic threat charge.
Dylan Nash, 18, of Wilcox is charged in Buffalo County Court after allegedly threatening a man with a handgun in a north Kearney parking lot. Nash was arrested Sunday. He posted 10% of a $10,000 bond, or $1,000, and was released.
Court records outline the case against him:
About 6 p.m. Sunday Kearney Police Department officers were called to the Walmart Supercenter parking lot, where a man claimed Nash allegedly pulled a firearm on him, pointed it in his face and threatened to shoot the man if he touched his truck. Complete article
KEARNEY — Pointing a gun at a man in a Kearney parking lot has a Wilcox man facing a felony terroristic threat charge.
Dylan Nash, 18, of Wilcox is charged in Buffalo County Court after allegedly threatening a man with a handgun in a north Kearney parking lot. Nash was arrested Sunday. He posted 10% of a $10,000 bond, or $1,000, and was released.
Court records outline the case against him:
About 6 p.m. Sunday Kearney Police Department officers were called to the Walmart Supercenter parking lot, where a man claimed Nash allegedly pulled a firearm on him, pointed it in his face and threatened to shoot the man if he touched his truck. Complete article
Fire fully engulfs van in North Ave Grand Junction Colorado Walmart parking lot 10/06/2020
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The entrance to the North Avenue Walmart was temporarily blocked off Monday evening due to a van that caught fire in the parking lot.
Crews responded to the flames around 6:00 and found the car completely engulfed in flames. Firefighters with the Grand Junction Fire Department were able to extinguish the flames, and the lot was reopened shortly after. No injuries were reported from the incident.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Complete article
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The entrance to the North Avenue Walmart was temporarily blocked off Monday evening due to a van that caught fire in the parking lot.
Crews responded to the flames around 6:00 and found the car completely engulfed in flames. Firefighters with the Grand Junction Fire Department were able to extinguish the flames, and the lot was reopened shortly after. No injuries were reported from the incident.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Complete article
Peru Ill. Walmart Catches Three Shoplifting 10/06/2020
24 COVID-19 cases confirmed at Springs Colorado Walmart on Platte 10/06/2020
Sevierville Tenn. Walmart temporarily closed for sanitation 10/07/2020
Maine Walmart stores not offering layaway for holiday season 10/07/2020
Police Say No Foul Play in Body Found in Missouri Walmart Parking Lot 10/08/2020
The body of a man found in the parking lot of a Walmart is not being investigated as a crime.
Springfield Police say the man found at the Walmart Supercenter on South Campbell likely was shopping at the store Tuesday night and then collapsed in the parking lot outside his car.
His body was discovered Wednesday morning. Complete article
The body of a man found in the parking lot of a Walmart is not being investigated as a crime.
Springfield Police say the man found at the Walmart Supercenter on South Campbell likely was shopping at the store Tuesday night and then collapsed in the parking lot outside his car.
His body was discovered Wednesday morning. Complete article
Shortchanged? Lehigh Valley shopper says she was refused 84 cents at Pa. Walmart amid COVID coin shortage 10/05/2020
A national coin shortage has some retailers asking customers to pay with credit or debit cards, or use exact change if possible.
But a Lehigh Valley woman said the Whitehall Township Walmart store took it a step further and refused to give her change — with no advance warning. It left Sharon Richards miffed at the mega-retailer.
“We bought a heating pad, plates, steam bags, mayo, and our bill was $41.16,” the Whitehall resident said last week. "We gave them $42; I was supposed to get 84 cents back. Complete article
A national coin shortage has some retailers asking customers to pay with credit or debit cards, or use exact change if possible.
But a Lehigh Valley woman said the Whitehall Township Walmart store took it a step further and refused to give her change — with no advance warning. It left Sharon Richards miffed at the mega-retailer.
“We bought a heating pad, plates, steam bags, mayo, and our bill was $41.16,” the Whitehall resident said last week. "We gave them $42; I was supposed to get 84 cents back. Complete article
Lawsuit: Walmart Auto Care Centers Closed 10/05/2020
October 7, 2020 — A class action lawsuit alleges Walmart Auto Care Centers closed and caused customers problems when receiving their lifetime tire balancing and rotation services.
Walmart provides auto and tire maintenance services at more than 2,500 Auto Care Centers in the U.S.
The plaintiff says he purchased Walmart's lifetime tire balance and rotation services in July 2018. The purchased “lifetime” balancing and rotation policy allegedly promised tire rotation and balance services every 7,500 miles for the life of the qualified tires.
However, the plaintiff says he tried to have his tires rotated and balanced at a Walmart Auto Care Center, but he was allegedly refused service at multiple Walmart store locations.
Walmart voluntarily closed the Auto Care Centers, allegedly leaving all U.S. customers unable to receive lifetime tire balancing and rotation services. Complete article
October 7, 2020 — A class action lawsuit alleges Walmart Auto Care Centers closed and caused customers problems when receiving their lifetime tire balancing and rotation services.
Walmart provides auto and tire maintenance services at more than 2,500 Auto Care Centers in the U.S.
The plaintiff says he purchased Walmart's lifetime tire balance and rotation services in July 2018. The purchased “lifetime” balancing and rotation policy allegedly promised tire rotation and balance services every 7,500 miles for the life of the qualified tires.
However, the plaintiff says he tried to have his tires rotated and balanced at a Walmart Auto Care Center, but he was allegedly refused service at multiple Walmart store locations.
Walmart voluntarily closed the Auto Care Centers, allegedly leaving all U.S. customers unable to receive lifetime tire balancing and rotation services. Complete article
Woman accused of theft from Minn. Walmart 10/07/2020
Pearly Whites Thief- Man Steals Water Flossing Device From Fla. Walmart 10/07/2020
Altus Okla. police warn of ‘Walmart Cashier Service Evaluation’ scam 10/0/2020
Woman Tries Stealing Floor Cleaner and Baby Formula From Fla. Walmart – Alarm Sounds 10/07/2020
Police seek man accused of sexually assaulting a teen at Pittsfield Mich. Walmart 10/08/2020
Police are looking for a man accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl shopping at a Walmart in Pittsfield Township.
The man, police said, approached the girl at about 10 a.m. Tuesday, chatted with her, and then grabbed and assaulted her. Then, he left the store, walking off in an unknown direction while workers at the Walmart, 7000 E. Michigan Ave., flagged down police to report the incident.
Pittsfield Township is near Ann Arbor. Complete article
Police are looking for a man accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl shopping at a Walmart in Pittsfield Township.
The man, police said, approached the girl at about 10 a.m. Tuesday, chatted with her, and then grabbed and assaulted her. Then, he left the store, walking off in an unknown direction while workers at the Walmart, 7000 E. Michigan Ave., flagged down police to report the incident.
Pittsfield Township is near Ann Arbor. Complete article
Villager arrested after alleged attack in parking dispute at Fla. Wal-Mart 10/08/2020
A Villager was arrested after an alleged attack in a parking dispute at the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market at Sarasota Plaza in The Villages.
Charles Barry, 75, was arrested at about 1 p.m. Wednesday at his home at 1662 Shell Point Ave. in the Village of Mallory Square. He was taken into custody by Sumter County sheriff’s deputies on a charge of battery.
The New Jersey native and his wife on Sept. 5 traveled in their white SUV to the store and took a parking spot from man who had been attempting to park in the same spot, according to an arrest report. The other man parked in the next available spot.
Both Barry and the other man exited their vehicles at the same time and began walking toward the store. The two men began arguing and the argument prompted Barry to push the man back, using both his hands, according to the arrest report. The other man tripped over a cement curb and fell backward into an island of shrubbery. Barry and his wife, who purchased their home in the Village of Mallory Square in 2007, fled in their SUV prior to the arrival of law enforcement. Complete article
A Villager was arrested after an alleged attack in a parking dispute at the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market at Sarasota Plaza in The Villages.
Charles Barry, 75, was arrested at about 1 p.m. Wednesday at his home at 1662 Shell Point Ave. in the Village of Mallory Square. He was taken into custody by Sumter County sheriff’s deputies on a charge of battery.
The New Jersey native and his wife on Sept. 5 traveled in their white SUV to the store and took a parking spot from man who had been attempting to park in the same spot, according to an arrest report. The other man parked in the next available spot.
Both Barry and the other man exited their vehicles at the same time and began walking toward the store. The two men began arguing and the argument prompted Barry to push the man back, using both his hands, according to the arrest report. The other man tripped over a cement curb and fell backward into an island of shrubbery. Barry and his wife, who purchased their home in the Village of Mallory Square in 2007, fled in their SUV prior to the arrival of law enforcement. Complete article
Wanted man arrested after struggle in Tx. Walmart 10/08/2020
A citizen’s tip led to the arrest of a wanted man in Walmart Wednesday night, police said.
Officers arrested Patrick Boutelle, 33, of San Marcos after a struggle in which an officer deployed his Taser, police said.
Boutelle remained in the Brown County Jail Thursday on charges of resisting arrest, evading arrest and violating a bond/protective order, jail records state. Boutelle is also held on bond withdrawal warrants for burglary of a habitation and aggravated assault. Complete article
A citizen’s tip led to the arrest of a wanted man in Walmart Wednesday night, police said.
Officers arrested Patrick Boutelle, 33, of San Marcos after a struggle in which an officer deployed his Taser, police said.
Boutelle remained in the Brown County Jail Thursday on charges of resisting arrest, evading arrest and violating a bond/protective order, jail records state. Boutelle is also held on bond withdrawal warrants for burglary of a habitation and aggravated assault. Complete article
Coronavirus Outbreak: 10 People At Walmart In Colorado Springs Test Positive For COVID-19 10/08/2020
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) — Health officials are monitoring COVID-19 outbreak at a Walmart in Colorado Springs.
Ten people from the Walmart Supercenter at 3201 E. Platte Ave. have tested positive. Health officials say the cases were reported last Wednesday. It is not clear who has been infected within the store.
This is the second outbreak to happen at a Walmart in the Springs. The first was in August, at the store near Powers and Palmer Park Boulevard. Complete article
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) — Health officials are monitoring COVID-19 outbreak at a Walmart in Colorado Springs.
Ten people from the Walmart Supercenter at 3201 E. Platte Ave. have tested positive. Health officials say the cases were reported last Wednesday. It is not clear who has been infected within the store.
This is the second outbreak to happen at a Walmart in the Springs. The first was in August, at the store near Powers and Palmer Park Boulevard. Complete article
Newton Man Accused Of Stealing Over $1,500 From Carroll Iowa Walmart Makes Initial Appearance In District Court 10/07/2020
Man accused of felony theft at Ky. Walmart 10/07/2020
Man arrested for firing gun at woman leaving Nebraska Walmart in Sept. 10/08/2020
Sevierville Tenn. Walmart reopens after temporary closure due to COVID-19 concerns 10/09/2020
Man shot inside Rocky Mount NC Walmart, police search for four people responsible 10/09/2020
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — One person was hurt in a shooting at a Walmart in Rocky Mount on Friday afternoon. Rocky Mount Police are searching for the four people responsible for the attack.
Officials said that four people attacked one man inside the Walmart on 1511 Benvenue Road. Gunshots were reported at the store at around 5 p.m., according to officials.
Four people had previous interactions with the gunshot victim. The group got into an argument, which ended in the gunfire, according to police.
The injured man was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. His injuries are not expected to be life-threatening, police said. Complete article
Witness at scene of Walmart shooting describes seeing victim carried out 10/09/2020
3 of 4 suspects in Rocky Mount Walmart shooting have been arrested 10/10/2020
Fourth suspect in Rocky Mount Walmart shooting arrested in Oklahoma 10/27/2020
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — One person was hurt in a shooting at a Walmart in Rocky Mount on Friday afternoon. Rocky Mount Police are searching for the four people responsible for the attack.
Officials said that four people attacked one man inside the Walmart on 1511 Benvenue Road. Gunshots were reported at the store at around 5 p.m., according to officials.
Four people had previous interactions with the gunshot victim. The group got into an argument, which ended in the gunfire, according to police.
The injured man was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. His injuries are not expected to be life-threatening, police said. Complete article
Witness at scene of Walmart shooting describes seeing victim carried out 10/09/2020
3 of 4 suspects in Rocky Mount Walmart shooting have been arrested 10/10/2020
Fourth suspect in Rocky Mount Walmart shooting arrested in Oklahoma 10/27/2020
Two suspects arrested after shootout at Greeley Colorado Walmart 10/09/2020
Two men who allegedly exchanged gunfire at a Greeley Walmart have been arrested, police said.
The incident happened at about 7 a.m. Friday at 3103 S. 23rd Ave., according to a news release.
Officers arrived and quickly found one suspect. The second suspect was contacted a short time later. Witnesses told investigators that the men fired “multiple” shots at each other.
The men, who know each other through work, had an earlier “physical altercation” before the shots were fired, police said.
Investigators found more than 20 shell casings at the scene, and several unattended vehicles were hit by gunfire, police said. No injuries were reported. Complete article
2 suspects arrested on 'dueling' charges after shooutout at Greeley Walmart released due to Weld County Jail policy 10/09/2020
Two men who allegedly exchanged gunfire at a Greeley Walmart have been arrested, police said.
The incident happened at about 7 a.m. Friday at 3103 S. 23rd Ave., according to a news release.
Officers arrived and quickly found one suspect. The second suspect was contacted a short time later. Witnesses told investigators that the men fired “multiple” shots at each other.
The men, who know each other through work, had an earlier “physical altercation” before the shots were fired, police said.
Investigators found more than 20 shell casings at the scene, and several unattended vehicles were hit by gunfire, police said. No injuries were reported. Complete article
2 suspects arrested on 'dueling' charges after shooutout at Greeley Walmart released due to Weld County Jail policy 10/09/2020
Senior Citizen critically injured in crash near Wheeling Ill. Walmart entrance 10/11/2020
WHEELING, Ill. (WLS) -- A senior citizen was struck by a vehicle near the entrance of a Walmart in north suburban Wheeling Friday night.
It happened around 10:46 p.m. near 1455 E. Lake Cook Rd., according to the Wheeling Police Department.
Details are still forthcoming but a preliminary investigation indicates the woman who appeared to be using a walker, was crossing from the north side of Lake Cook Rd. to the south side as the vehicle traveled east on Lake Cook Rd., according to Wheeling Police Department Deputy Chief Joseph Licari. Complete article
WHEELING, Ill. (WLS) -- A senior citizen was struck by a vehicle near the entrance of a Walmart in north suburban Wheeling Friday night.
It happened around 10:46 p.m. near 1455 E. Lake Cook Rd., according to the Wheeling Police Department.
Details are still forthcoming but a preliminary investigation indicates the woman who appeared to be using a walker, was crossing from the north side of Lake Cook Rd. to the south side as the vehicle traveled east on Lake Cook Rd., according to Wheeling Police Department Deputy Chief Joseph Licari. Complete article
Two arrested in west end Toronto Canada Walmart parking lot murder in Sept. 10/10/2020
Toronto police arrested two suspects in connection to a shooting outside a west end Walmart on Sept. 10 and are still seeking a third.
The shooting, that resulted in the death of Andre Rodriguez, 26, was reported in the St. Clair Avenue and Mould Avenue area.
Police arrested Ayuub Jama, 24, on Friday and charged him with first-degree murder.
Police also arrested Micheal Carty, 25, on Oct. 8, and charged him with conspiracy to commit murder and being an accessory after the fact. Complete article
Toronto police arrested two suspects in connection to a shooting outside a west end Walmart on Sept. 10 and are still seeking a third.
The shooting, that resulted in the death of Andre Rodriguez, 26, was reported in the St. Clair Avenue and Mould Avenue area.
Police arrested Ayuub Jama, 24, on Friday and charged him with first-degree murder.
Police also arrested Micheal Carty, 25, on Oct. 8, and charged him with conspiracy to commit murder and being an accessory after the fact. Complete article
State police search for thief who stole necklaces from Pa. Walmart 10/09/2020
Corpus Christi Tx. police finds three children who were reported missing at Walmart on Staples St. 10/0/2020
Suspects wanted in Walmart retail fraud investigation 10/12/2020
Colorado Springs Walmart to temporarily close due to coronavirus outbreak 10/12/2020
Sheriff: Man with knife steals car battery from SC Walmart 10/13/2020
Columbia, SC (WACH) — A man was arrested after stealing a car battery from Walmart and threatening an employee with a knife, said Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott.
On September 20, Terry Maurice Goins, 52, walked out of the Walmart on Killian Road with a car battery without paying for it, said Sheriff Lott.
When a worker tried to stop Goins in the parking lot, he pulled out a knife and charged at the employee saying, “I’ve got something for you.” Complete article
Columbia, SC (WACH) — A man was arrested after stealing a car battery from Walmart and threatening an employee with a knife, said Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott.
On September 20, Terry Maurice Goins, 52, walked out of the Walmart on Killian Road with a car battery without paying for it, said Sheriff Lott.
When a worker tried to stop Goins in the parking lot, he pulled out a knife and charged at the employee saying, “I’ve got something for you.” Complete article
Knife attack breaks out at Fresno Ca. Walmart after two couples get into heated argument 10/13/2020
A knife attack at a Walmart parking lot in southeast Fresno resulted in a man suffering a head injury and several police scouring the busy area for the suspect.
It happened around 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Walmart off Peach and Kings Canyon avenues.
Police said an argument broke out between two women inside the store and escalated when both of their boyfriends got involved and exchanged words. The confrontation continued out to the parking lot, where one of the boyfriends pulled out a knife and struck the other man in the head.
Fresno police Lt. Andre Benson said police still were determining if the victim was stabbed or struck with the butt of the knife. Complete article
A knife attack at a Walmart parking lot in southeast Fresno resulted in a man suffering a head injury and several police scouring the busy area for the suspect.
It happened around 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Walmart off Peach and Kings Canyon avenues.
Police said an argument broke out between two women inside the store and escalated when both of their boyfriends got involved and exchanged words. The confrontation continued out to the parking lot, where one of the boyfriends pulled out a knife and struck the other man in the head.
Fresno police Lt. Andre Benson said police still were determining if the victim was stabbed or struck with the butt of the knife. Complete article
Bellingham Wash. robbery suspect allegedly uses taser on Walmart employee 10/14/2020
Bellingham police used tasers and fired bean bags to subdue and arrest a man suspected of using his own taser on a Walmart employee while stealing merchandise from the store on Sunday.
Gavin Zane Ruckle, 20, was booked into Whatcom County Jail Oct. 11 on suspicion of first-degree robbery and resisting arrest, and jail records show he is being held in lieu of $8,000 bail.
Officers were sent to the Bellingham Walmart at 2:50 p.m. Sunday for the report of an employee being tased by a robbery suspect, later identified as Ruckle, Lt. Claudia Murphy told The Bellingham Herald in an email. Complete article
Bellingham police used tasers and fired bean bags to subdue and arrest a man suspected of using his own taser on a Walmart employee while stealing merchandise from the store on Sunday.
Gavin Zane Ruckle, 20, was booked into Whatcom County Jail Oct. 11 on suspicion of first-degree robbery and resisting arrest, and jail records show he is being held in lieu of $8,000 bail.
Officers were sent to the Bellingham Walmart at 2:50 p.m. Sunday for the report of an employee being tased by a robbery suspect, later identified as Ruckle, Lt. Claudia Murphy told The Bellingham Herald in an email. Complete article
Tx. Walmart shopper accused of assaulting manager, yelling racial slurs at workers 10/12/2020
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Some Walmart employees had a disturbing encounter Sunday night with customer who is accused of yelling racial slurs and assaulting a store manager.
Jake Taylor, 20, is charged with assault bodily injury.
It happened at a Walmart location in the 26200 block of the Northwest Freeway near W. Beltway 8 North, according to the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable's Office.
Investigators said the manager was escorting Taylor out of the store after he allegedly caused a disturbance and yelled racial slurs at employees. That's when the manager claims the suspect assaulted him. Complete article
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Some Walmart employees had a disturbing encounter Sunday night with customer who is accused of yelling racial slurs and assaulting a store manager.
Jake Taylor, 20, is charged with assault bodily injury.
It happened at a Walmart location in the 26200 block of the Northwest Freeway near W. Beltway 8 North, according to the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable's Office.
Investigators said the manager was escorting Taylor out of the store after he allegedly caused a disturbance and yelled racial slurs at employees. That's when the manager claims the suspect assaulted him. Complete article
Man arrested after allegedly assaulting Okla. Walmart employee 10/12/2020
EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) – Authorities say a man is facing charges after he allegedly assaulted an employee at a local Walmart store.
Officers with the Edmond Police Department received a call about a recent sexual assault that occurred at the Walmart, located in the 2200 block of W. Danforth Rd.
According to the police report, the victim says she was working when a man approached her and asked her where the belts were located. Complete article
EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) – Authorities say a man is facing charges after he allegedly assaulted an employee at a local Walmart store.
Officers with the Edmond Police Department received a call about a recent sexual assault that occurred at the Walmart, located in the 2200 block of W. Danforth Rd.
According to the police report, the victim says she was working when a man approached her and asked her where the belts were located. Complete article
Katy Tx. police officer accused of stealing from Walmart 14 times while on duty 10/13/2020
Investigators say Billy Hammack stole everything from Hot Pockets to hand sanitizer to cheap men’s cologne while he was in uniform.
KATY, Texas — A former Katy police officer is in trouble after allegedly stealing dozens of items from a local Walmart.
Investigators said Billy Allen Hammack was on duty and in uniform when he stole from the store on Market Place Drive at least 14 times in a one-month period.
Hammack is charged with theft by a public servant and has been fired from his job with the Katy Police Department. Complete article
Investigators say Billy Hammack stole everything from Hot Pockets to hand sanitizer to cheap men’s cologne while he was in uniform.
KATY, Texas — A former Katy police officer is in trouble after allegedly stealing dozens of items from a local Walmart.
Investigators said Billy Allen Hammack was on duty and in uniform when he stole from the store on Market Place Drive at least 14 times in a one-month period.
Hammack is charged with theft by a public servant and has been fired from his job with the Katy Police Department. Complete article
Somerset woman serving five years after leaving kids at Columbia Ky. Walmart 10/14/2020
A year after being indicted in Adair County for leaving six children inside the Columbia Walmart, a Somerset woman is serving her sentence in neighboring Wayne County.
Amanda C. Jardinez, 34, was indicted by an Adair County grand jury last October 15 on six counts each of abandonment a minor and first-degree wanton endangerment in connection to the August 2019 incident.
Columbia Police reported at the time that Jardinez entered Walmart with six juveniles, two of which were her children. She told the children to locate a store employee and then started to leave the premises, according to a police report. Three of the children attempted to follow Jardinez out of the store, police said, but she made them go back inside and then left with the man they had been traveling with as well as his 5-year-old daughter. Complete article
A year after being indicted in Adair County for leaving six children inside the Columbia Walmart, a Somerset woman is serving her sentence in neighboring Wayne County.
Amanda C. Jardinez, 34, was indicted by an Adair County grand jury last October 15 on six counts each of abandonment a minor and first-degree wanton endangerment in connection to the August 2019 incident.
Columbia Police reported at the time that Jardinez entered Walmart with six juveniles, two of which were her children. She told the children to locate a store employee and then started to leave the premises, according to a police report. Three of the children attempted to follow Jardinez out of the store, police said, but she made them go back inside and then left with the man they had been traveling with as well as his 5-year-old daughter. Complete article
Electronics thief makes off with goods from Va. Walmart 10/12/2020
Natchez Mississippi Walmart loses some dairy, meat items after power outage in storm 10/12/2020
Woman suspected of stealing contents of Walmart employee's wallet in Chiefland Fla. 10/14/2020
Man sentenced after June 2019 attempted abduction of child in Greenwood SC Walmart restroom, solicitor says 10/14/2020
Woman allegedly stabs Vermont Walmart employee over ex-boyfriend 10/14/2020
WILLISTON, Vt. — A Ferrisburgh woman is facing one count of aggravated assault with a weapon after police said she stabbed an employee at the Williston Walmart Tuesday.
Court documents say 37-year-old Anny Jenkins believed the woman had an intimate relationship with her ex.
Police say Jenkins attacked the Walmart employee just after noon on Tuesday.
They say Bentley was reportedly setting up a merchandise fixture in the store when Jenkins allegedly came up from behind her with a 4-inch-long metal-spiked tire plug and hit her several times in the neck and head.
Court documents say Jenkins attempted to slash the woman's throat, before leaving the store. Bentley may also have a fractured skull, according to court documents. Complete article
WILLISTON, Vt. — A Ferrisburgh woman is facing one count of aggravated assault with a weapon after police said she stabbed an employee at the Williston Walmart Tuesday.
Court documents say 37-year-old Anny Jenkins believed the woman had an intimate relationship with her ex.
Police say Jenkins attacked the Walmart employee just after noon on Tuesday.
They say Bentley was reportedly setting up a merchandise fixture in the store when Jenkins allegedly came up from behind her with a 4-inch-long metal-spiked tire plug and hit her several times in the neck and head.
Court documents say Jenkins attempted to slash the woman's throat, before leaving the store. Bentley may also have a fractured skull, according to court documents. Complete article
If you recently bought dried parsley at Walmart, you'll want to read this 10/15/2020
The world of organic parsley is in upheaval, ever since a customer tested a batch of the herb distributed by High Quality Organics and confirmed it to be contaminated with Salmonella (via the FDA).
"Salmonella in parsley?" you're asking. Yes, answers scientific journal, Cell Press.
Just like with animals (and eggs) Salmonella bacteria can latch onto the plants surface and infect their insides. That's exactly what happened earlier this year, when a batch of Californian-grown onions were infected with Salmonella, an outbreak which, according to the CDC, sickened 1,127 people and caused 167 hospitalizations across 48 states.
Salmonella poisoning, the FDA warns, can lead to fever, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. In more serious cases, it can cause arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis; in especially serious cases, Salmonella can even lead to death. Complete article
The world of organic parsley is in upheaval, ever since a customer tested a batch of the herb distributed by High Quality Organics and confirmed it to be contaminated with Salmonella (via the FDA).
"Salmonella in parsley?" you're asking. Yes, answers scientific journal, Cell Press.
Just like with animals (and eggs) Salmonella bacteria can latch onto the plants surface and infect their insides. That's exactly what happened earlier this year, when a batch of Californian-grown onions were infected with Salmonella, an outbreak which, according to the CDC, sickened 1,127 people and caused 167 hospitalizations across 48 states.
Salmonella poisoning, the FDA warns, can lead to fever, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. In more serious cases, it can cause arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis; in especially serious cases, Salmonella can even lead to death. Complete article
Paragould Arkansas police give all-clear for Walmart bomb threat 10/14/2020
No charges filed against Council Bluffs Iowa PD officer involved in September Walmart shooting incident 10/14/2020
Suspects wanted for taking employee's cell phone at Lake City Fla. Walmart 10/14/2020
Tenn. Walmart shoplifter caught with more than he stole 10/1/2020
Man arrested on felony motor vehicle warrants at Hillsborough NC Walmart 10/14/2020
Police: Deadly shooting outside Antioch Tenn. Walmart appears to be drug-related 10/16/2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Metro police are investigating after a person was shot and killed in the parking lot of the Antioch Walmart Friday morning.
Officers responded around 11:30 a.m. to a shooting outside the store on Hamilton Church Road at Murfreesboro Pike.
Investigators say 27-year-old Pierre Burns Jr. of LaVergne and the victim, tentatively identified as a 23-year-old Alabama man drove into the parking lot in separate vehicles as part of a prearranged meeting.
The victim got into Burns’ black Chevrolet sedan, after which, according to Burns, the victim put a gun to his head and attempted to rob him. Burns, who was also armed, said a struggle ensued inside the car and that he fatally shot the victim. Complete article
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Metro police are investigating after a person was shot and killed in the parking lot of the Antioch Walmart Friday morning.
Officers responded around 11:30 a.m. to a shooting outside the store on Hamilton Church Road at Murfreesboro Pike.
Investigators say 27-year-old Pierre Burns Jr. of LaVergne and the victim, tentatively identified as a 23-year-old Alabama man drove into the parking lot in separate vehicles as part of a prearranged meeting.
The victim got into Burns’ black Chevrolet sedan, after which, according to Burns, the victim put a gun to his head and attempted to rob him. Burns, who was also armed, said a struggle ensued inside the car and that he fatally shot the victim. Complete article
Thief steals FedEx cargo truck; abandons it behind Fla. Walmart 10/16/2020
DAVIE, Fla. – A thief stole a FedEx truck on Friday afternoon from a parking lot near Nova Southeastern University in Davie.
The Isuzu cargo truck vanished from 7901 SW 36 St., according to Sarah Andeara, a spokeswoman for the Davie Police Department. The thief traveled southbound on University Drive and didn’t go very far.
Officers found the truck abandoned behind the Walmart Supercenter at 4301 S. University Dr., police said. Andeara said it was empty. Complete article
DAVIE, Fla. – A thief stole a FedEx truck on Friday afternoon from a parking lot near Nova Southeastern University in Davie.
The Isuzu cargo truck vanished from 7901 SW 36 St., according to Sarah Andeara, a spokeswoman for the Davie Police Department. The thief traveled southbound on University Drive and didn’t go very far.
Officers found the truck abandoned behind the Walmart Supercenter at 4301 S. University Dr., police said. Andeara said it was empty. Complete article
If Walmart wants to hear workers’ voices, it should give us a seat at the table 10/16/2020
This month marks my 20th anniversary as a Walmart associate. Over the last eight months, I’ve seen the panic on workers’ faces as people have called in sick with COVID-19 symptoms, while Walmart gives us no information about whether we need to be tested for the virus too. I’ve also seen coworkers with symptoms afraid to call in sick, because they don’t have enough protected time off and may lose a paycheck, or their job. That’s not right.
Since the pandemic began, the Walton family fortune has swelled by nearly $43.2 billion thanks to Walmart’s hefty stock price gains. Walmart has notched $10 billion in revenue growth. Meanwhile, even after two decades with Walmart, I’m still paid less than $15 an hour. While associates like me are working on the front lines of this dangerous pandemic, making sure customers have groceries, pharmacies, home goods, and more, Walmart has slow-walked its COVID-19 response and keeps secrets about virus outbreaks in our stores.
That’s why Walmart CEO Doug McMillon’s recent folktale in Fortune about having “open ears and an open heart” sounds out of touch to associates like me. What we need is for Walmart to answer our calls for basic protections—more PPE, enforced social distancing, and hazard pay at 1.5 times our hourly wage, to start. And we need a seat at the table shaping company policy at Walmart, with real representation on the board of directors. Complete article
This month marks my 20th anniversary as a Walmart associate. Over the last eight months, I’ve seen the panic on workers’ faces as people have called in sick with COVID-19 symptoms, while Walmart gives us no information about whether we need to be tested for the virus too. I’ve also seen coworkers with symptoms afraid to call in sick, because they don’t have enough protected time off and may lose a paycheck, or their job. That’s not right.
Since the pandemic began, the Walton family fortune has swelled by nearly $43.2 billion thanks to Walmart’s hefty stock price gains. Walmart has notched $10 billion in revenue growth. Meanwhile, even after two decades with Walmart, I’m still paid less than $15 an hour. While associates like me are working on the front lines of this dangerous pandemic, making sure customers have groceries, pharmacies, home goods, and more, Walmart has slow-walked its COVID-19 response and keeps secrets about virus outbreaks in our stores.
That’s why Walmart CEO Doug McMillon’s recent folktale in Fortune about having “open ears and an open heart” sounds out of touch to associates like me. What we need is for Walmart to answer our calls for basic protections—more PPE, enforced social distancing, and hazard pay at 1.5 times our hourly wage, to start. And we need a seat at the table shaping company policy at Walmart, with real representation on the board of directors. Complete article
Bettendorf man accused of sexually assaulting woman at Iowa Walmart 10/15/2020
Walmart Route 59 Shoplifter Lives In Joliet Ill.: Police 10/15/2020
Police: Missing Woman Last Seen Getting Into Car At Fridley Minn. Wal-Mart 10/16/2020
Health Department: Potential COVID exposure at NY Wal-Mart, Wade’s, Thrifty Shopper 10/15/2020 Update: Missing Woman In Fridley Safely Located 10/16/2020
Man allegedly steals Walmart items in purse, punches witnesses 10/17/2020
SAN ANTONIO- A man is facing charges after he allegedly tried stealing items from a Walmart within a purse and then reportedly punched the witnesses that saw him do it.
On October 10, police responded to the Walmart on W. Military for a robbery call.
All of the witnesses were employees of the Walmart and two people confirmed they saw the robbery happen.
Witnesses told police that Robert Juarez and a woman were inside the Walmart and had put some unpaid items into a purse. Both Juarez and the woman had the purse at different times while they were in the store. Complete article
SAN ANTONIO- A man is facing charges after he allegedly tried stealing items from a Walmart within a purse and then reportedly punched the witnesses that saw him do it.
On October 10, police responded to the Walmart on W. Military for a robbery call.
All of the witnesses were employees of the Walmart and two people confirmed they saw the robbery happen.
Witnesses told police that Robert Juarez and a woman were inside the Walmart and had put some unpaid items into a purse. Both Juarez and the woman had the purse at different times while they were in the store. Complete article
Morehead City NC Walmart evacuated Saturday due to threat, will reopen Sunday 10/17/2020
MOREHEAD CITY, Carteret County — A Morehead City Walmart will reopen on Sunday after being closed for much of the day due to an investigation, police say.
Lt. Johnson says police were called to the store at 11:14 a.m. due to a "pending threat" and immediately began to evacuate the business.
Once the building was cleared, officials say they worked with several additional agencies to investigate; the store was cleared and turned back over to management at 6:34 p.m. Complete article
MOREHEAD CITY, Carteret County — A Morehead City Walmart will reopen on Sunday after being closed for much of the day due to an investigation, police say.
Lt. Johnson says police were called to the store at 11:14 a.m. due to a "pending threat" and immediately began to evacuate the business.
Once the building was cleared, officials say they worked with several additional agencies to investigate; the store was cleared and turned back over to management at 6:34 p.m. Complete article
Trash compactor fire forces evacuation of Buffalo Road Harborcreek, Pa. Walmart Saturday afternoon 10/16/2020
Customers at the Walmart in Harborcreek were forced to evacuate the building Saturday afternoon after fire broke out inside the store.
Multiple fire crews responded to the Buffalo Road Walmart around 4:00 p.m. after a fire broke out in a trash compactor in the back of the store.
When crews arrived, smoke and fire was coming from the compactor. Complete article
Customers at the Walmart in Harborcreek were forced to evacuate the building Saturday afternoon after fire broke out inside the store.
Multiple fire crews responded to the Buffalo Road Walmart around 4:00 p.m. after a fire broke out in a trash compactor in the back of the store.
When crews arrived, smoke and fire was coming from the compactor. Complete article
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to Congress: Get a stimulus deal done 10/15/2020
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon on Thursday called on Congress to work together and pass a stimulus deal to help American families and small businesses.
“For both sides, I think what they need to keep in mind is that there are Americans that need them, that don’t really care about politics, aren’t really tied up in this election and they just need some help,” he said, in an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.”
He said lawmakers on both sides of the aisle — including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Secretary of Treasury Steve Mnuchin — should hammer out an agreement, even if they need to tinker with it and improve upon it over time. Complete article
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon on Thursday called on Congress to work together and pass a stimulus deal to help American families and small businesses.
“For both sides, I think what they need to keep in mind is that there are Americans that need them, that don’t really care about politics, aren’t really tied up in this election and they just need some help,” he said, in an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.”
He said lawmakers on both sides of the aisle — including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Secretary of Treasury Steve Mnuchin — should hammer out an agreement, even if they need to tinker with it and improve upon it over time. Complete article
The One Thing You Shouldn't Be Doing at Walmart 10/18/2020
Walmart pulled the one-way aisle stickers up off the floor and opened more than one entrance again, but other safety measures are still in place. Don't forget a mask or to stay six feet apart from other customers. It's also best to keep your trips to the supermarket short and sweet—and this is actually one mistake many people are making at Walmart right now.
Though people are going to Walmart less, they're shopping inside for longer periods of time, according to new data. The statistics, released by Placer.ai, show average visits per customer between March and October fell by 13%. Fewer people may be inside a store at any given time, but the amount of time shoppers spend indoors is up by almost 10%, according to The Real Deal. (The next time you need to shop, keep in mind the 8 Grocery Items That May Soon Be in Short Supply.)
As we now know, COVID-19 can be spread through airborne transmission. Because of this, the CDC recommends using online shopping when possible. If you do need to shop in-store, go at off hours during the morning or night. Making a shopping list to help guide you while you're there is one helpful tool for cutting time spent inside, too. Complete article
Walmart pulled the one-way aisle stickers up off the floor and opened more than one entrance again, but other safety measures are still in place. Don't forget a mask or to stay six feet apart from other customers. It's also best to keep your trips to the supermarket short and sweet—and this is actually one mistake many people are making at Walmart right now.
Though people are going to Walmart less, they're shopping inside for longer periods of time, according to new data. The statistics, released by Placer.ai, show average visits per customer between March and October fell by 13%. Fewer people may be inside a store at any given time, but the amount of time shoppers spend indoors is up by almost 10%, according to The Real Deal. (The next time you need to shop, keep in mind the 8 Grocery Items That May Soon Be in Short Supply.)
As we now know, COVID-19 can be spread through airborne transmission. Because of this, the CDC recommends using online shopping when possible. If you do need to shop in-store, go at off hours during the morning or night. Making a shopping list to help guide you while you're there is one helpful tool for cutting time spent inside, too. Complete article
Walmart sells Shoes.com to private equity firm 10/15/2020
Walmart Inc. has sold its Boston-based Shoes.com business to private equity firm CriticalPoint Capital LLC for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 1999 as ShoeBuy, Shoes.com was one of the earliest online sellers of footwear.
When Walmart acquired ShoeBuy nearly four years ago, 200-plus people worked for the company. A Walmart spokesman declined to say how many work for Shoes.com today.
He said Walmart has successfully grown its assortment of shoes on its primary website, Walmart.com, since the acquisition, and Shoes.com is ready for a new chapter that allows it to focus solely on continuing its own growth. Complete article
Walmart Inc. has sold its Boston-based Shoes.com business to private equity firm CriticalPoint Capital LLC for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 1999 as ShoeBuy, Shoes.com was one of the earliest online sellers of footwear.
When Walmart acquired ShoeBuy nearly four years ago, 200-plus people worked for the company. A Walmart spokesman declined to say how many work for Shoes.com today.
He said Walmart has successfully grown its assortment of shoes on its primary website, Walmart.com, since the acquisition, and Shoes.com is ready for a new chapter that allows it to focus solely on continuing its own growth. Complete article
Barrington Road Chicago Ill. closed by Walmart in Streamwood for spill cleanup 10/16/2020
Authorities close portion of North Main Street at Summerville SC Walmart due to debris 10/16/2020
Summerfield woman arrested after fraudulent return at Fla. Wal-Mart 10/17/2020
Walmart store in Rialto Ca. closes for 2 days to clean as coronavirus cases spike nationally 10/16/2020
Woman shot in leg at Walmart on Harbison Blvd., CPD investigating 10/18/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Harbison Blvd.
Around 8:30 p.m., a woman was found with a gunshot wound to her leg in a Walmart parking lot.
CPD is working to determine if surveillance cameras in the area captured the suspect or incident. Complete article
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Harbison Blvd.
Around 8:30 p.m., a woman was found with a gunshot wound to her leg in a Walmart parking lot.
CPD is working to determine if surveillance cameras in the area captured the suspect or incident. Complete article
Ugg Boots Maker Sues Walmart Over Fluffy Slipper Designs 10/19/2020
Deckers Outdoor Corp., the maker of Ugg boots, targeted Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in Los Angeles federal court in its latest intellectual property complaint over its shoe designs.
Deckers told the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on Oct. 16 that Walmart infringes trade dress and a design patent covering its Ugg Fluff Yeah Slide slippers. It sued Steve Madden in April for allegedly copying the same design, and has filed dozens of similar complaints against other companies.
The company also targeted Walmart last year for allegedly ripping off its Bailey Button boots. Complete article
Deckers Outdoor Corp., the maker of Ugg boots, targeted Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in Los Angeles federal court in its latest intellectual property complaint over its shoe designs.
Deckers told the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on Oct. 16 that Walmart infringes trade dress and a design patent covering its Ugg Fluff Yeah Slide slippers. It sued Steve Madden in April for allegedly copying the same design, and has filed dozens of similar complaints against other companies.
The company also targeted Walmart last year for allegedly ripping off its Bailey Button boots. Complete article
Authorities close portion of North Main Street at Summerville SC Walmart due to debris 10/16/2020
Walmart Canada ends price-matching program, sparking consumer outrage 10/17/2020
Potential COVID-19 exposures at Knotty Pine Diner and Walmart in Madison County NY 10/19/2020
Florida man accused of using Kool-Aid packet to steal nearly $1K in Walmart merchandise 10/19/2020
Coroner: Man found dead in Peoria Ill. Walmart parking lot 10/21/2020
PEORIA (WEEK) -- A man is his 30s was found dead late Tuesday night.
Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said authorities were called to the Walmart on Allen Road in Peoria after a man was found dead in a semitrailer.
The death is under investigation by the Peoria Police Department and the Peoria County Coroner's Office. Complete article
Young truck driver found deceased in his truck at Walmart parking lot 10/23/2020
PEORIA (WEEK) -- A man is his 30s was found dead late Tuesday night.
Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood said authorities were called to the Walmart on Allen Road in Peoria after a man was found dead in a semitrailer.
The death is under investigation by the Peoria Police Department and the Peoria County Coroner's Office. Complete article
Young truck driver found deceased in his truck at Walmart parking lot 10/23/2020
Firefighters make quick work of truck fire outside Lockport NY Walmart 10/20/2020
LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WKBW) — South Lockport volunteer firefighters made quick work of a truck fire that erupted in the parking lot of the Walmart on South Transit Road this morning.
South Lockport volunteer firefighters made quick work of a truck fire that erupted this morning in the parking lot of the Walmart on South Transit Road.
Police temporarily blocked off the area while the scene was cleaned up. Complete article
LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WKBW) — South Lockport volunteer firefighters made quick work of a truck fire that erupted in the parking lot of the Walmart on South Transit Road this morning.
South Lockport volunteer firefighters made quick work of a truck fire that erupted this morning in the parking lot of the Walmart on South Transit Road.
Police temporarily blocked off the area while the scene was cleaned up. Complete article
Man leads police on foot chase after attempting to steal beer from Cape Coral Fla. Walmart 10/20/2020
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A Fort Myers man took the term “beer run” literally when he lead Cape Coral police on a chase ending in a nearby canal.
According to an arrest report from CCPD, 45-year-old Walter Wyatt entered a Cape Coral Walmart Saturday afternoon and began shopping for beer and other miscellaneous items.
The Loss Prevention Officers at the store were immediately notified of Wyatt’s presence because he has a history with the store. Due to the previous interactions, CCPD was called just in case Wyatt decided to make a run for the door without paying.
Wyatt had a full cart when he attempted to leave without paying, prompting action from CCPD and the store’s security, the report states. That’s when Wyatt abandoned his cart and took off through the parking lot. Complete article
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A Fort Myers man took the term “beer run” literally when he lead Cape Coral police on a chase ending in a nearby canal.
According to an arrest report from CCPD, 45-year-old Walter Wyatt entered a Cape Coral Walmart Saturday afternoon and began shopping for beer and other miscellaneous items.
The Loss Prevention Officers at the store were immediately notified of Wyatt’s presence because he has a history with the store. Due to the previous interactions, CCPD was called just in case Wyatt decided to make a run for the door without paying.
Wyatt had a full cart when he attempted to leave without paying, prompting action from CCPD and the store’s security, the report states. That’s when Wyatt abandoned his cart and took off through the parking lot. Complete article
NY Walmart employee pepper- sprayed in dispute 10/21/2020
Saturday, Oct. 10 • A manager from a business on Main Street called about a bunch of pallets that had been taken the night before.
• A man called from Walmart to report that his tablet computer was stolen while he was working on the cooler at the store. Complete article
Saturday, Oct. 10 • A manager from a business on Main Street called about a bunch of pallets that had been taken the night before.
• A man called from Walmart to report that his tablet computer was stolen while he was working on the cooler at the store. Complete article
‘It was just evil’: Young man killed in front of girlfriend, best friend leaving Ga. Walmart last April 10/19/2020
Paoli Man Arrested After Officers Called To Walmart 10/19/2020
Baby's photo inside Walmart goes viral 10/20/2020
Stratford Conn. PD: Couple used stolen debit card at Home Depot, Walmart, BevMax 10/19/2020
HCSO deputy shoots suspect while assisting La Marque PD outside Tx. Walmart on West Road 10/21/2020
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy shot a possible homicide suspect outside a Walmart on Wednesday, according to the Sheriff's Office.
The shooting happened in a Walmart parking lot at the intersection of West Road and I-45.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said deputies were helping the La Marque Police Department apprehend the suspect when the suspect got out of a vehicle with a revolver. That's when shots were fired and the suspect was struck. ......
The suspect has not been identified, but investigators said he was involved in a homicide earlier Wednesday in Galveston County. Complete article
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy shot a possible homicide suspect outside a Walmart on Wednesday, according to the Sheriff's Office.
The shooting happened in a Walmart parking lot at the intersection of West Road and I-45.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said deputies were helping the La Marque Police Department apprehend the suspect when the suspect got out of a vehicle with a revolver. That's when shots were fired and the suspect was struck. ......
The suspect has not been identified, but investigators said he was involved in a homicide earlier Wednesday in Galveston County. Complete article
Armed robbery at HSV Arkansas Walmart 10/21/2020
An unknown suspect held a cashier at gunpoint at Walmart on Highway 7 North.
Early reports state that the man held up the cashier Wednesday evening, then fled. At this point, there are no known injuries.
The Voice has not been able to independently verify any other information at this time. Complete article
An unknown suspect held a cashier at gunpoint at Walmart on Highway 7 North.
Early reports state that the man held up the cashier Wednesday evening, then fled. At this point, there are no known injuries.
The Voice has not been able to independently verify any other information at this time. Complete article
At least two dead in crash near Walmart on NC 42 in Johnston County, Highway Patrol says 10/21/2020
GARNER, N.C. (WTVD) -- At least two people are dead and three others were taken to the hospital following a Wednesday afternoon crash in Johnston County.
Authorities responded to the fatal vehicle crash just before 2:30 p.m. along NC 42 near the Walmart Super Center.
North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers tell an ABC11 breaking news crew that a grey car traveling east at a high rate of speed lost control, crossed the center line and hit a red pickup truck.
Troopers said two people in the car died and two others were taken to the hospital. Authorities said the pickup truck driver was taken to the hospital with what appears to be serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Complete article
GARNER, N.C. (WTVD) -- At least two people are dead and three others were taken to the hospital following a Wednesday afternoon crash in Johnston County.
Authorities responded to the fatal vehicle crash just before 2:30 p.m. along NC 42 near the Walmart Super Center.
North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers tell an ABC11 breaking news crew that a grey car traveling east at a high rate of speed lost control, crossed the center line and hit a red pickup truck.
Troopers said two people in the car died and two others were taken to the hospital. Authorities said the pickup truck driver was taken to the hospital with what appears to be serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Complete article
Police called to Waterbury Conn. Walmart after large fight breaks out 10/21/2020
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) -- Waterbury police were called to the Walmart on Wolcott Street late Wednesday afternoon for the report of a large fight.
Investigators said the fight happened between customers, and someone reportedly threatened to “go get a gun.”
They said there were no shots fired. Complete article
2 arrests made after suspects joyride in Walmart scooters, fight with security 10/22/2020
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) -- Waterbury police were called to the Walmart on Wolcott Street late Wednesday afternoon for the report of a large fight.
Investigators said the fight happened between customers, and someone reportedly threatened to “go get a gun.”
They said there were no shots fired. Complete article
2 arrests made after suspects joyride in Walmart scooters, fight with security 10/22/2020
Police: Suspect cuts Walmart employee, threatens to shoot ATM user in Mount Pleasant 10/21/2020
MOUNT PLEASANT — A woman is behind bars after allegedly cutting a Walmart employee twice in the neck and then robbing and threatening to shoot a second victim in Mount Pleasant in Racine County Wednesday night.
Mount Pleasant police say officers were dispatched to the Walmart at 5625 Washington Ave. just before 7 p.m. There, they found the Walmart employee cut twice in the neck and face. That victim was brought to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
With a description of a suspect, Mount Pleasant police were flagged down by a person at the Landmark Credit Union. That person told the officers that they had been robbed while using an ATM. The victim says the suspect threatened to shoot them and then physically wrestled with the victim until stealing $20 and leaving, according to MPPD. Complete article
Walmart employee attacked by customer in Mount Pleasant, police say 10/22/2020
MOUNT PLEASANT — A woman is behind bars after allegedly cutting a Walmart employee twice in the neck and then robbing and threatening to shoot a second victim in Mount Pleasant in Racine County Wednesday night.
Mount Pleasant police say officers were dispatched to the Walmart at 5625 Washington Ave. just before 7 p.m. There, they found the Walmart employee cut twice in the neck and face. That victim was brought to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
With a description of a suspect, Mount Pleasant police were flagged down by a person at the Landmark Credit Union. That person told the officers that they had been robbed while using an ATM. The victim says the suspect threatened to shoot them and then physically wrestled with the victim until stealing $20 and leaving, according to MPPD. Complete article
Walmart employee attacked by customer in Mount Pleasant, police say 10/22/2020
Deputies: 2 arrested after stolen Dodge Charger recovered in Ga. Walmart lot 10/21/2020
MACON, Ga. -- Two men were arrested after Bibb County deputies found a stolen car in a Walmart parking lot.
The sheriff's office says they got a call about a stolen Dodge Charger and responded to the Walmart on Harrison Rd.
At the scene deputies also located a suspect, 22-year-old Cody Steven Patrick of Macon. Patrick was arrested and charged with theft by taking (felony) and driving on a suspended or revoked license. Complete article
MACON, Ga. -- Two men were arrested after Bibb County deputies found a stolen car in a Walmart parking lot.
The sheriff's office says they got a call about a stolen Dodge Charger and responded to the Walmart on Harrison Rd.
At the scene deputies also located a suspect, 22-year-old Cody Steven Patrick of Macon. Patrick was arrested and charged with theft by taking (felony) and driving on a suspended or revoked license. Complete article
Edmond Okla. Walmart store back open after skunk prompted closure 10/22/2020
EDMOND, Okla. — A Walmart store was temporarily closed Thursday morning in Edmond due to a skunk inside, officials with Walmart told KOCO 5.
The store is located near I-35 and E. 15th Street. While the store was closed, pickup service is available, store officials said.
The skunk has been removed from the back of the store. Officials said the store has reopened. Complete article
EDMOND, Okla. — A Walmart store was temporarily closed Thursday morning in Edmond due to a skunk inside, officials with Walmart told KOCO 5.
The store is located near I-35 and E. 15th Street. While the store was closed, pickup service is available, store officials said.
The skunk has been removed from the back of the store. Officials said the store has reopened. Complete article
Fortune recognizes three Walmart Executives on list of most powerful women 10/21/2020
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) — Three of Walmart’s officers have been recognized by Fortune on its list of most powerful women in business.
Judith McKenna, President and CEO, Walmart International ranked #10 on the list this yea.
Kath McLay, President and CEO, Sam’s Club is new to the roster at #31.
Latriece Watkins, Executive Vice President, Consumables, Walmart U.S. was named to the list of “Ones to Watch”. Complete article
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) — Three of Walmart’s officers have been recognized by Fortune on its list of most powerful women in business.
Judith McKenna, President and CEO, Walmart International ranked #10 on the list this yea.
Kath McLay, President and CEO, Sam’s Club is new to the roster at #31.
Latriece Watkins, Executive Vice President, Consumables, Walmart U.S. was named to the list of “Ones to Watch”. Complete article
3 cited for theft at Ohio Walmart 10/20/2020
Alpena Woman Arrested for Embezzling from Mich. Walmart 10/20/2020
Jeffersonville teen sentenced for Paoli Ind. Walmart shooting last Dec. 10/21/2020
Dalton City man denies exposing himself to children in Decatur Ill. Walmart 10/19/2020
SMCSO Seeking Identity for Theft Suspects at Md. Walmart 10/22/2020
Search for suspect continues after woman gunned down outside Central Texas Walmart 10/22/2020
HILLSBORO, Texas (KWTX) – Hillsboro investigators continued to search for leads Friday after a woman who was shot outside of the Hillsboro Walmart store died at a local hospital.
The suspect was last seen driving south on the Interstate frontage road in a black crossover SUV.
The shooting was reported just after 6 p.m. Thursday at the store at 401 Coke St. in Hillsboro.
The victim, a 27-year-old Fort Worth woman whose name has not been released, was shot as she sat in a vehicle in the store’s parking lot, police said. Complete article
Suspect in deadly shooting outside local Walmart arrested 10/27/2020
Bond set at $1 million for man charged after deadly shooting outside local Walmart 10/27/2020
HILLSBORO, Texas (KWTX) – Hillsboro investigators continued to search for leads Friday after a woman who was shot outside of the Hillsboro Walmart store died at a local hospital.
The suspect was last seen driving south on the Interstate frontage road in a black crossover SUV.
The shooting was reported just after 6 p.m. Thursday at the store at 401 Coke St. in Hillsboro.
The victim, a 27-year-old Fort Worth woman whose name has not been released, was shot as she sat in a vehicle in the store’s parking lot, police said. Complete article
Suspect in deadly shooting outside local Walmart arrested 10/27/2020
Bond set at $1 million for man charged after deadly shooting outside local Walmart 10/27/2020
Police look to ID man who stole firearm, skinner knife from Walmart in Cumberland County Pa. 10/22/2020
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA — Lower Allen Township Police Department are looking for help in identifying a man seen stealing a firearm and a skinner knife, Monday morning, from a Walmart in Camp Hill.
The unidentified black male left the Walmart on 3400 Hartzdale Drive, with a 50 Caliber muzzle loader and a Razor Elite skinning knife without paying for the items, according to police. Those items are worth $289.
Police say he exited toward the Capital City Mall and walked across the lot before turning onto Lower Allen Drive and walking north under Route 15. No suspect vehicle was seen in the area. Complete article
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA — Lower Allen Township Police Department are looking for help in identifying a man seen stealing a firearm and a skinner knife, Monday morning, from a Walmart in Camp Hill.
The unidentified black male left the Walmart on 3400 Hartzdale Drive, with a 50 Caliber muzzle loader and a Razor Elite skinning knife without paying for the items, according to police. Those items are worth $289.
Police say he exited toward the Capital City Mall and walked across the lot before turning onto Lower Allen Drive and walking north under Route 15. No suspect vehicle was seen in the area. Complete article
Eastlake Ohio police search for man who sexually harassed two female Walmart employees 10/22/2020
EASTLAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - Eastlake police are searching for a man who allegedly sexually harassed two female Walmart workers Tuesday morning.
Both women told police that a customer walked up to them around 8 a.m., asked sexually explicit questions and asked if they wanted to see his penis.
The man came up to the women separately, police said.
One of the victims said the man told her he would return and “snatch her up,” police said. Complete article
EASTLAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - Eastlake police are searching for a man who allegedly sexually harassed two female Walmart workers Tuesday morning.
Both women told police that a customer walked up to them around 8 a.m., asked sexually explicit questions and asked if they wanted to see his penis.
The man came up to the women separately, police said.
One of the victims said the man told her he would return and “snatch her up,” police said. Complete article
Walmart sues government in pre-emptive move ahead of expected opioid lawsuit 10/22/2020
Walmart Inc. sued the federal government in an attempt to strike a pre-emptive blow against what it said is an impending opioid-related civil lawsuit from the Justice Department.
The retail giant said in a lawsuit filed Thursday that the Justice Department and Drug Enforcement Administration are seeking to scapegoat the company for the federal government’s own regulatory and enforcement shortcomings in combating the opioid crisis. Walmart WMT, 0.04% said the government is seeking steep financial penalties against the retailer for allegedly contributing to the opioid crisis by filling questionable prescriptions.
The suit names the department and Attorney General William Barr as defendants, as well as the DEA and its acting administrator, Timothy Shea. It is seeking a declaration from a federal judge that the government has no lawful basis for seeking civil damages from the company based on claims pharmacists filled valid prescriptions that they should have known raised red flags. Complete article
Walmart Is Under Fire For Its Policies Around This Medication 10/2/2020
Walmart Inc. sued the federal government in an attempt to strike a pre-emptive blow against what it said is an impending opioid-related civil lawsuit from the Justice Department.
The retail giant said in a lawsuit filed Thursday that the Justice Department and Drug Enforcement Administration are seeking to scapegoat the company for the federal government’s own regulatory and enforcement shortcomings in combating the opioid crisis. Walmart WMT, 0.04% said the government is seeking steep financial penalties against the retailer for allegedly contributing to the opioid crisis by filling questionable prescriptions.
The suit names the department and Attorney General William Barr as defendants, as well as the DEA and its acting administrator, Timothy Shea. It is seeking a declaration from a federal judge that the government has no lawful basis for seeking civil damages from the company based on claims pharmacists filled valid prescriptions that they should have known raised red flags. Complete article
Walmart Is Under Fire For Its Policies Around This Medication 10/2/2020
Bakersfield Ca. PD looking for grand theft suspect who stole wallet from Walmart customer 10/21/2020
Two Pocatello residents arrested at Chubbuck Idaho Walmart 10/21/2020
Midland Tx. Walmart temporarily closing due to COVID-19 10/21/2020
Walmart closes Kimball Tenn. store for cleaning after COVID-19 outbreak 10/21/2020
Shots fired near Walmart in Bonney Lake Wash. during road rage incident 10/23/2020
BONNEY LAKE, Wash. — Shots were fired near a Walmart in Bonney Lake on Friday afternoon during a road rage incident, police said.
Around 3 p.m. Bonney Lake police responded to reports of a shooting at the store in 19000 block of SR 410.
When police arrived they found that both parties had already fled east in their cars on SR 410. Complete article
BONNEY LAKE, Wash. — Shots were fired near a Walmart in Bonney Lake on Friday afternoon during a road rage incident, police said.
Around 3 p.m. Bonney Lake police responded to reports of a shooting at the store in 19000 block of SR 410.
When police arrived they found that both parties had already fled east in their cars on SR 410. Complete article
Bedford Ind. Police Investigating Vehicle Stolen At Gunpoint At Walmart 10/23/2020
(BEDFORD) – Bedford Police Department officers were called to Walmart at 11 a.m. from a Walmart employee.
“A customer reported that a male stole his vehicle at gunpoint from the parking lot,” said Chief Terry Moore. The vehicle was a 2006 gray Buick Lacrosse with a handicap plate. Our detectives are actively working the case.” Complete article
(BEDFORD) – Bedford Police Department officers were called to Walmart at 11 a.m. from a Walmart employee.
“A customer reported that a male stole his vehicle at gunpoint from the parking lot,” said Chief Terry Moore. The vehicle was a 2006 gray Buick Lacrosse with a handicap plate. Our detectives are actively working the case.” Complete article
Police arrest aggravated robbery suspect in Colorado Springs Walmart 10/25/2020
COLORADO SPRINGS– A man was arrested after allegedly attempting to steal merchandise at the Walmart store on 8th street in Colorado Springs on Saturday afternoon.
The asset protection employees observed the suspect, 27-year-old Nicholas Reiss, attempting to steal merchandise.
CSPD officers attempted to contact Reiss, but he ran back into the store. He was tripped by a CSPD officer and as he was trying to get up, he reached for his waistband.
Police say he resisted arrest and a Glock 19 was recovered from his pants along with 11.06g of suspected methamphetamine. Complete article
COLORADO SPRINGS– A man was arrested after allegedly attempting to steal merchandise at the Walmart store on 8th street in Colorado Springs on Saturday afternoon.
The asset protection employees observed the suspect, 27-year-old Nicholas Reiss, attempting to steal merchandise.
CSPD officers attempted to contact Reiss, but he ran back into the store. He was tripped by a CSPD officer and as he was trying to get up, he reached for his waistband.
Police say he resisted arrest and a Glock 19 was recovered from his pants along with 11.06g of suspected methamphetamine. Complete article
Two people arrested for Canada Walmart fires 10/24/2020
Two arrests have been made in connection with three separate fires set inside Walmart stores in Kitchener and Waterloo earlier this week.
Regional Police confirm to 570 NEWS that a man and a young male are facing numerous charges.
Police say the investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released when available.
The three fires were set Tuesday night at Walmart stores at the Sunrise Centre and Stanley Park Mall in Kitchener, and Bridgeport Plaza in Waterloo, all in the span of about an hour.
The fires caused an estimated $12-million dollars in damage and all three stores were shut down for the investigation and clean up. Complete article
Two arrests have been made in connection with three separate fires set inside Walmart stores in Kitchener and Waterloo earlier this week.
Regional Police confirm to 570 NEWS that a man and a young male are facing numerous charges.
Police say the investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released when available.
The three fires were set Tuesday night at Walmart stores at the Sunrise Centre and Stanley Park Mall in Kitchener, and Bridgeport Plaza in Waterloo, all in the span of about an hour.
The fires caused an estimated $12-million dollars in damage and all three stores were shut down for the investigation and clean up. Complete article
4 Accused Of Organized Retail Theft Arrested At Manteca Ca. Walmart 10/23/2020
MANTECA (CBS13) – Four people found to part of an organized retail crime group out of Modesto were arrested after the Manteca Police Department said they attempted to steal over $1,500 in electronics from a Walmart in the area.
Angelina Alvarez, 32, Kaitlyn Stolze, 28, Carl Goodman, 39, Robert Gonzalez, 40, all of Modesto, were booked into the San Joaquin County Jail on various charges related to organized retail theft.
Manteca police said Walmart reported just before 1 p.m. that the four exited the store with shopping carts full of items that were not paid for.
After arriving at their vehicle, the group allegedly reentered the store for two more shopping carts full of merchandise. Complete article
MANTECA (CBS13) – Four people found to part of an organized retail crime group out of Modesto were arrested after the Manteca Police Department said they attempted to steal over $1,500 in electronics from a Walmart in the area.
Angelina Alvarez, 32, Kaitlyn Stolze, 28, Carl Goodman, 39, Robert Gonzalez, 40, all of Modesto, were booked into the San Joaquin County Jail on various charges related to organized retail theft.
Manteca police said Walmart reported just before 1 p.m. that the four exited the store with shopping carts full of items that were not paid for.
After arriving at their vehicle, the group allegedly reentered the store for two more shopping carts full of merchandise. Complete article
Man relieves himself on Walmart merchandise: Mayfield Heights Ohio Police Blotter 10/23/2020
A Cleveland man, 45, urinated on luggage and sporting goods at Walmart Oct. 10.
He told officers he has a hernia and could not make it to the bathroom in time. He was taken to the hospital and cited for criminal trespass and criminal damaging.
The estimated loss of value to Walmart was $460. Complete article
A Cleveland man, 45, urinated on luggage and sporting goods at Walmart Oct. 10.
He told officers he has a hernia and could not make it to the bathroom in time. He was taken to the hospital and cited for criminal trespass and criminal damaging.
The estimated loss of value to Walmart was $460. Complete article
Spices Sold at Retailers Like Walmart Are Being Recalled Over Salmonella Fears 10/23/2020
Two companies have issued recalls on their dried spices over fears that the products could contain salmonella, the FDA posted this month.
The first is Sauer Brands, Inc. which voluntarily recalled specific lot codes of more than two dozen spices by The Spice Hunter, including organic parsley, organic cinnamon, Madagascar cloves, gourmet sesame seeds, and more. This occurred because even after raw materials had tested negative for salmonella, the company's supplier notified them of the presence of salmonella in some lots of organic parsley given to them.
Items involved in the recall were distributed in the following states: Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. They were also sold online. You can see the full recall, including all spices and specific lot codes involved here.
The second recall comes from Red Monkey Foods which is also voluntarily recalling select spices after salmonella fears stemming from organic parsley. This recall only affects specific lot codes for some of the brand's Herbes De Provence and parsley products, sold under brand names like Great Value and Cost Plus World Market. These were distributed to all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico and sold in retailers like Walmart. You can see the full list of spices and affected lot codes in the recall here. Complete article
Two companies have issued recalls on their dried spices over fears that the products could contain salmonella, the FDA posted this month.
The first is Sauer Brands, Inc. which voluntarily recalled specific lot codes of more than two dozen spices by The Spice Hunter, including organic parsley, organic cinnamon, Madagascar cloves, gourmet sesame seeds, and more. This occurred because even after raw materials had tested negative for salmonella, the company's supplier notified them of the presence of salmonella in some lots of organic parsley given to them.
Items involved in the recall were distributed in the following states: Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. They were also sold online. You can see the full recall, including all spices and specific lot codes involved here.
The second recall comes from Red Monkey Foods which is also voluntarily recalling select spices after salmonella fears stemming from organic parsley. This recall only affects specific lot codes for some of the brand's Herbes De Provence and parsley products, sold under brand names like Great Value and Cost Plus World Market. These were distributed to all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico and sold in retailers like Walmart. You can see the full list of spices and affected lot codes in the recall here. Complete article
Walmart has a grand plan to help suppliers club together to buy green energy 10/23/2020
LONDON — When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, it proved to be a tipping point for Walmart, the world’s largest retailer.
While the business was doing well at the time, it was focused on customers and employees over the broader environment, according to CEO Doug McMillon. “We were a large company but had not fully understood what that meant or what was required of us socially and environmentally,” he said, addressing the Climate Week NYC conference in an online broadcast last month.
“We decided to step up,” McMillon added. “We committed our company to achieving 100% renewable energy, a zero-waste strategy, a more sustainable supply chain and an increase in the minimum wage,” he explained.
Fast-forward to 2020, and Walmart has now made plans to become a “regenerative” company, an announcement it also made at the climate conference. Its environmental goals focus on decarbonization — where it is aiming to emit zero carbon by 2040 — and regenerating the natural world, with a pledge to “protect, manage or restore” a million square miles of ocean and 50 million acres of land by 2030. It also plans to achieve zero waste in its own operations in the U.S., Canada, Japan and the U.K. by 2025. Complete article
LONDON — When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, it proved to be a tipping point for Walmart, the world’s largest retailer.
While the business was doing well at the time, it was focused on customers and employees over the broader environment, according to CEO Doug McMillon. “We were a large company but had not fully understood what that meant or what was required of us socially and environmentally,” he said, addressing the Climate Week NYC conference in an online broadcast last month.
“We decided to step up,” McMillon added. “We committed our company to achieving 100% renewable energy, a zero-waste strategy, a more sustainable supply chain and an increase in the minimum wage,” he explained.
Fast-forward to 2020, and Walmart has now made plans to become a “regenerative” company, an announcement it also made at the climate conference. Its environmental goals focus on decarbonization — where it is aiming to emit zero carbon by 2040 — and regenerating the natural world, with a pledge to “protect, manage or restore” a million square miles of ocean and 50 million acres of land by 2030. It also plans to achieve zero waste in its own operations in the U.S., Canada, Japan and the U.K. by 2025. Complete article
Moreau couple faces charges for multiple alleged thefts at NY Walmart 10/22/2020
Northeast El Paso Tx. Walmart closed for disinfection due to Covid-19 spread concerns 10/23/2020
Walmart expands shopping hours nationally 10/23/2020
Jasper Tx. police searching for man who allegedly stole keys that unlock jewelry cases at Walmart 10/23/2020
One person shot, one person in custody near Walmart shopping plaza in Panama City Fla. 10/27/2020 Victim later died.
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – There is a heavy law enforcement presence at Panama City Square on 23rd Street after Panama City Police officials said one person was shot.
This plaza is home to Walmart and Big Lots among other popular stores and shops.
The crime scene appears in an alley way behind certain businesses in that plaza. Part of the parking lot near Taco Casa and Gyro Cafe is blocked off right now for first responders.
Panama City Police Chief Scott Ervin says the shooting suspect is in custody. He said the victim has multiple life threatening injuries. Complete article
Update: Work disagreement led to fatal shooting 10/27/2020
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – There is a heavy law enforcement presence at Panama City Square on 23rd Street after Panama City Police officials said one person was shot.
This plaza is home to Walmart and Big Lots among other popular stores and shops.
The crime scene appears in an alley way behind certain businesses in that plaza. Part of the parking lot near Taco Casa and Gyro Cafe is blocked off right now for first responders.
Panama City Police Chief Scott Ervin says the shooting suspect is in custody. He said the victim has multiple life threatening injuries. Complete article
Update: Work disagreement led to fatal shooting 10/27/2020
Chillicothe Police responded to gunshots at Ohio Walmart, a helicopter was used to assist 10/26/2020
CHILLICOTHE — The Chillicothe Police Department was dispatched to Walmart Sunday night after gunshots were fired towards the parking lot, shattering a vehicle's window.
According to the police report, two employees were standing outside of their vehicle around 10 p.m. on Sunday evening when they heard approximately 10 gunshots with at least one hitting the back driver's side window causing it to shatter.
Officer Adam Steele arrived on the scene and noticed a hole on the top of the window and a spent round, believed to be a .380 or 9mm shell casing, inside the vehicle. The caller reported that the sound of gunfire came from the southeast where several homeless camps are set up. Myers said that officers did check the homeless encampment but found no persons of interest and no one was found with a gun. Complete article
CHILLICOTHE — The Chillicothe Police Department was dispatched to Walmart Sunday night after gunshots were fired towards the parking lot, shattering a vehicle's window.
According to the police report, two employees were standing outside of their vehicle around 10 p.m. on Sunday evening when they heard approximately 10 gunshots with at least one hitting the back driver's side window causing it to shatter.
Officer Adam Steele arrived on the scene and noticed a hole on the top of the window and a spent round, believed to be a .380 or 9mm shell casing, inside the vehicle. The caller reported that the sound of gunfire came from the southeast where several homeless camps are set up. Myers said that officers did check the homeless encampment but found no persons of interest and no one was found with a gun. Complete article
Suspect accused of wielding BB rifle in Arkansas Walmart holdup 10/25/2020
HOT SPRINGS -- A Hot Springs Village man was arrested late Wednesday on accusations of robbing a Walmart store armed with a BB gun. The man also is accused of threatening to kill a clerk's family and attempting to rob a gas station.
Adrias Robert Turner, 22, who lists a Mesero Way address, was arrested after 10:30 p.m. and later charged with aggravated robbery, first-degree terroristic threatening and second-degree escape.
According to the probable-cause affidavit, around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Garland County sheriff's investigator Andrew Goodman was contacted by sheriff's Cpl. Fred Hawthorn regarding a robbery that had just occurred at the Walmart store at 3604 Garland County Road 7 North, where a man reportedly had used a BB rifle to threaten a store employee and fled with money from the cash register. Complete article
HOT SPRINGS -- A Hot Springs Village man was arrested late Wednesday on accusations of robbing a Walmart store armed with a BB gun. The man also is accused of threatening to kill a clerk's family and attempting to rob a gas station.
Adrias Robert Turner, 22, who lists a Mesero Way address, was arrested after 10:30 p.m. and later charged with aggravated robbery, first-degree terroristic threatening and second-degree escape.
According to the probable-cause affidavit, around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Garland County sheriff's investigator Andrew Goodman was contacted by sheriff's Cpl. Fred Hawthorn regarding a robbery that had just occurred at the Walmart store at 3604 Garland County Road 7 North, where a man reportedly had used a BB rifle to threaten a store employee and fled with money from the cash register. Complete article
Three charged for robbery, assault of Clearfield Pa. Walmart employee 10/27/2020
KYLERTOWN — Three young men are being housed in Clearfield County Jail on $250,000 bond each after being charged with robbing, strangling and terrorizing a Walmart employee.
Ronald Pinto, 18, of Wallaceton, Jonathan Pennington Jr., 20, of Madera and Michael Young, 19, of Morrisdale, were arraigned at District Judge Jerome Nevling’s office on Monday morning and charged by Lawrence Township Police with felony robbery; as well as misdemeanor charges of terroristic threats, unlawful restraint, simple assault and summary harassment.
According to the criminal complaint, police were called to Walmart Supercenter in Clearfield for a report of an individual who had threatened an employee with a knife and had taken the victim’s wallet and phone. Complete article
Police: 3 charged for burning, strangling Lawrence Twp. Walmart employee during robbery 10/27/2020
KYLERTOWN — Three young men are being housed in Clearfield County Jail on $250,000 bond each after being charged with robbing, strangling and terrorizing a Walmart employee.
Ronald Pinto, 18, of Wallaceton, Jonathan Pennington Jr., 20, of Madera and Michael Young, 19, of Morrisdale, were arraigned at District Judge Jerome Nevling’s office on Monday morning and charged by Lawrence Township Police with felony robbery; as well as misdemeanor charges of terroristic threats, unlawful restraint, simple assault and summary harassment.
According to the criminal complaint, police were called to Walmart Supercenter in Clearfield for a report of an individual who had threatened an employee with a knife and had taken the victim’s wallet and phone. Complete article
Police: 3 charged for burning, strangling Lawrence Twp. Walmart employee during robbery 10/27/2020
Moped stolen from Wilmington NC Walmart 10/27/2020
The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of a moped from the parking lot of a Wilmington Walmart.
A 2020 Yiben moped was stolen on Sept. 18 in the parking lot of a Walmart located at 5135 Carolina Beach Road, according to a press release from the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office. The moped is a model BD50QT-9A and reddish in color.
Photos of the suspect's vehicle appear to show a dark colored pick-up truck. Complete article
The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of a moped from the parking lot of a Wilmington Walmart.
A 2020 Yiben moped was stolen on Sept. 18 in the parking lot of a Walmart located at 5135 Carolina Beach Road, according to a press release from the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office. The moped is a model BD50QT-9A and reddish in color.
Photos of the suspect's vehicle appear to show a dark colored pick-up truck. Complete article
Feds charge 3 with Ohio Walmart money scheme involving Valley stores 10/23/2020
Question in San Leandro Ca. Walmart police killing: Should officer have gone in alone? 10/26/2020
A bowling alley, Walmart and Price Chopper in Utica may have all been recently exposed to COVID-19 10/25/2020
Woman accused of leaving children alone in car as she shopped at Fla. Walmart 10/26/2020
Kinston man charged with attempted murder in NC Walmart parking lot shooting 10/27/2020
A 21-year-old man is in the hospital after police say he was shot in the Walmart shopping center parking lot on Tuesday.
According to the Kinston Police Department, Khalil Dail was shot around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, near the Dollar Tree off of U.S. 70 in Kinston and was taken to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville to be treated for a single gunshot wound to his upper torso.
On Tuesday night at 9:30, officers arrested 19-year-old Deonko Hayes Brewer Jr. of Kinston for his alleged involvement in the shooting of Dail. Brewer was charged with attempted first-degree murder and was placed under a $1 million secured bond at the Lenoir County Jail. Complete article
A 21-year-old man is in the hospital after police say he was shot in the Walmart shopping center parking lot on Tuesday.
According to the Kinston Police Department, Khalil Dail was shot around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, near the Dollar Tree off of U.S. 70 in Kinston and was taken to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville to be treated for a single gunshot wound to his upper torso.
On Tuesday night at 9:30, officers arrested 19-year-old Deonko Hayes Brewer Jr. of Kinston for his alleged involvement in the shooting of Dail. Brewer was charged with attempted first-degree murder and was placed under a $1 million secured bond at the Lenoir County Jail. Complete article
Man robbed in Arkansas Walmart parking lot 10/28/2020
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Springdale Police Department is searching for the suspect in a robbery in a Walmart parking lot on Wednesday morning.
According to Lieutenant Jeff Taylor, police responded to the Walmart on Elm Springs Road at around 7:10 a.m. for a report of a robbery in the parking lot.
Responding officers were advised that a black male approached another man who was walking toward the store and demanded money while showing a pistol that was in his waistband. Complete article
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Springdale Police Department is searching for the suspect in a robbery in a Walmart parking lot on Wednesday morning.
According to Lieutenant Jeff Taylor, police responded to the Walmart on Elm Springs Road at around 7:10 a.m. for a report of a robbery in the parking lot.
Responding officers were advised that a black male approached another man who was walking toward the store and demanded money while showing a pistol that was in his waistband. Complete article
BMW Driver Doing Donuts In Morris County NJ Walmart Lot Charged With Underage DWI 10/27/2020
A Union County driver doing donuts in a Morris County Walmart parking lot was charged with underage DWI, authorities said.
Kyle Young, 20, was revving the engine of a blue BMW and doing "donuts" in the parking lot of Walmart in Flanders when officers stopped him around 7:45 p.m. Friday, Mt. Olive Township police said.
Young, of Hillside, failed a series of field sobriety tests, and later found to have been drinking, police said. Complete article
A Union County driver doing donuts in a Morris County Walmart parking lot was charged with underage DWI, authorities said.
Kyle Young, 20, was revving the engine of a blue BMW and doing "donuts" in the parking lot of Walmart in Flanders when officers stopped him around 7:45 p.m. Friday, Mt. Olive Township police said.
Young, of Hillside, failed a series of field sobriety tests, and later found to have been drinking, police said. Complete article
Port Richmond Pa. Walmart ransacked, flooded during second night of unrest 10/28/2020
PORT RICHMOND - A Port Richmond Walmart was one of the stores hit hardest by looters during the second night of unrest in Philadelphia following the officer-involved shooting of Walter Wallace Jr.
SKYFOX was over the scene on Castor Street and Aramingo Avenue on Tuesday night. People were seen pouring from the storefront with armfuls of merchandise and large items such as televisions.
Dozens of cars jammed the parking lot and weaved through traffic which added to the chaotic scene. As police arrived, one car with a stolen television on its hood fled with such speed that the television slipped off the roof and smashed on the ground. A woman was also seen abandoning a stolen television as officers closed in. Complete article
Bullets Scattered Across Floor of Looted Port Richmond Walmart Store 10/27/2020
WATCH: Looters Pillage Philadelphia Walmart -- Steal Big-Screen TVs 10/27/2020
PORT RICHMOND - A Port Richmond Walmart was one of the stores hit hardest by looters during the second night of unrest in Philadelphia following the officer-involved shooting of Walter Wallace Jr.
SKYFOX was over the scene on Castor Street and Aramingo Avenue on Tuesday night. People were seen pouring from the storefront with armfuls of merchandise and large items such as televisions.
Dozens of cars jammed the parking lot and weaved through traffic which added to the chaotic scene. As police arrived, one car with a stolen television on its hood fled with such speed that the television slipped off the roof and smashed on the ground. A woman was also seen abandoning a stolen television as officers closed in. Complete article
Bullets Scattered Across Floor of Looted Port Richmond Walmart Store 10/27/2020
WATCH: Looters Pillage Philadelphia Walmart -- Steal Big-Screen TVs 10/27/2020
Two Arrested Following Fight at Tx. Walmart 10/28/2020
A Yorkville man and a Plano man were arrested in connection to a fight at the Plano Walmart store Tuesday afternoon.
18-year-old Anthony J. Martin, of Yorkville, is charged with aggravated battery, mob action, and criminal trespass to property. 18-year-old Trevion Smith, of Plano, is charged with aggravated battery and mob action. The two are being held in the Kendall County Jail.
Plano police they were called to Walmart at around noon on Tuesday for a report of a battery. Officers found two victims who were treated for minor injuries. Martin and Smith had left the area. They were found later that day and arrested. Martin is alleged to have previously trespassed at Walmart which is why he has the additional charge. Complete article
A Yorkville man and a Plano man were arrested in connection to a fight at the Plano Walmart store Tuesday afternoon.
18-year-old Anthony J. Martin, of Yorkville, is charged with aggravated battery, mob action, and criminal trespass to property. 18-year-old Trevion Smith, of Plano, is charged with aggravated battery and mob action. The two are being held in the Kendall County Jail.
Plano police they were called to Walmart at around noon on Tuesday for a report of a battery. Officers found two victims who were treated for minor injuries. Martin and Smith had left the area. They were found later that day and arrested. Martin is alleged to have previously trespassed at Walmart which is why he has the additional charge. Complete article
La. Walmart employees arrested in money-laundering scheme, about $1M in transactions 10/28/2020
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Three former employees at a Bossier City Walmart are now behind bars in connection with a money-laundering scheme.
According to the Bossier Financial Crimes Task Force, 43-year-old Tosha Collins, 34-year-old Georgia Robert, and 31-year-old Ebonye Wilson, all of Shreveport, were arrested on warrants for money laundering in late September and early October.
A fourth suspect, 36-year-old Chukwuma Okoye, of Dallas, was also arrested in mid-October on a warrant for money laundering. Complete article
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Three former employees at a Bossier City Walmart are now behind bars in connection with a money-laundering scheme.
According to the Bossier Financial Crimes Task Force, 43-year-old Tosha Collins, 34-year-old Georgia Robert, and 31-year-old Ebonye Wilson, all of Shreveport, were arrested on warrants for money laundering in late September and early October.
A fourth suspect, 36-year-old Chukwuma Okoye, of Dallas, was also arrested in mid-October on a warrant for money laundering. Complete article
Lead plaintiff in $9.5 mln Walmart class action says Morgan & Morgan settled without telling him 10/27/2020
(Reuters) - A Florida man named Vassilios Kukorinis is a big part of the reason why Walmart agreed this summer to a $9.5 million class action settlement in federal court in Miami. Kukorinis is a Walmart shopper who became concerned about overcharges: According to him, Walmart’s charges at the register exceeded what prices should have been based on the store’s posted prices-by-weight.
Kukorinis visited Walmart stores around the state to document this alleged disparity, then brought his evidence to class action lawyers at Morgan & Morgan.
Morgan & Morgan dispatched its investigators to Walmart stores to check out Kukorinis’ allegations. In February 2019, the firm filed a class action complaint with Kukorinis as the prospective lead plaintiff. In November 2019, Kukorinis flew to California with Morgan & Morgan lawyers for a mediation session with Walmart.
Morgan & Morgan subsequently reached a settlement with Walmart’s lawyers at Greenberg Traurig. Though Walmart did not admit to the class’ allegations, it agreed to pay at least $4.5 million and as much as $9.5 million to class members who were allegedly overcharged. Morgan & Morgan moved for preliminary approval of the settlement in August. U.S. District Judge Jose Martinez of Miami granted the motion just two weeks later. The deal called for Morgan & Morgan to be paid as much as $2.375 million in attorneys’ fees and for Kukorinis to receive a $25,000 award for his service to the class. Complete article
(Reuters) - A Florida man named Vassilios Kukorinis is a big part of the reason why Walmart agreed this summer to a $9.5 million class action settlement in federal court in Miami. Kukorinis is a Walmart shopper who became concerned about overcharges: According to him, Walmart’s charges at the register exceeded what prices should have been based on the store’s posted prices-by-weight.
Kukorinis visited Walmart stores around the state to document this alleged disparity, then brought his evidence to class action lawyers at Morgan & Morgan.
Morgan & Morgan dispatched its investigators to Walmart stores to check out Kukorinis’ allegations. In February 2019, the firm filed a class action complaint with Kukorinis as the prospective lead plaintiff. In November 2019, Kukorinis flew to California with Morgan & Morgan lawyers for a mediation session with Walmart.
Morgan & Morgan subsequently reached a settlement with Walmart’s lawyers at Greenberg Traurig. Though Walmart did not admit to the class’ allegations, it agreed to pay at least $4.5 million and as much as $9.5 million to class members who were allegedly overcharged. Morgan & Morgan moved for preliminary approval of the settlement in August. U.S. District Judge Jose Martinez of Miami granted the motion just two weeks later. The deal called for Morgan & Morgan to be paid as much as $2.375 million in attorneys’ fees and for Kukorinis to receive a $25,000 award for his service to the class. Complete article
Police: Man wanted for stealing from Forsyth Ga. Walmart 10/27/2020
Trio wanted for Walmart shopping sprees with stolen credit card 10/27/2020
Millbrook Police Search for Suspects in Alabama Walmart Felony Theft Investigation 10/27/2020
Murfreesboro Tenn. police search for attempted shoplifters at Walmart store 10/28/2020
Convicted felon caught with gun, drugs after shoplifting attempt at Walmart in Moses Lake Wash. 10/29/2020
MOSES LAKE - A convicted felon is back in jail after allegedly being found with a loaded revolver in his pocket during a shoplifting attempt at Walmart in Moses Lake.
Moses Lake police were called to Walmart on Wednesday after Jorge Suarez Galvan, 25, was attempting to steal items. When confronted by officers, Suarez Galvan reportedly tried to run, only making it a short distance before being taken into custody.
During a search, officers reportedly located a .38 caliber revolver in the suspect’s pocket, along with heroin and the stolen items. Police say Galvan accused officers of planting the gun, drugs and stolen property.
“Oddly enough though, Suarez Galvan said that the cash located in the same pockets was his,” police stated. “Even odder, last week Suarez Galvan argued that officers planted drugs and ammunition in his pocket when he was arrested then too. Unfortunately for Suarez Galvan, video evidence from both arrests refute his contentions.” Complete article
MOSES LAKE - A convicted felon is back in jail after allegedly being found with a loaded revolver in his pocket during a shoplifting attempt at Walmart in Moses Lake.
Moses Lake police were called to Walmart on Wednesday after Jorge Suarez Galvan, 25, was attempting to steal items. When confronted by officers, Suarez Galvan reportedly tried to run, only making it a short distance before being taken into custody.
During a search, officers reportedly located a .38 caliber revolver in the suspect’s pocket, along with heroin and the stolen items. Police say Galvan accused officers of planting the gun, drugs and stolen property.
“Oddly enough though, Suarez Galvan said that the cash located in the same pockets was his,” police stated. “Even odder, last week Suarez Galvan argued that officers planted drugs and ammunition in his pocket when he was arrested then too. Unfortunately for Suarez Galvan, video evidence from both arrests refute his contentions.” Complete article
Police: Normal Ill. Walmart doors were boarded up Wednesday after social media posts about looting 10/30/2020
NORMAL — Social media rumors pushed Normal’s Walmart to board up an entrance Wednesday night, but police said no credible threats have been found.
“There was just some stuff floating around on social media about possible looting,” Sgt. Cory McNicol said Thursday. The rumors seemed to be connected to Election Day.
McNicol said Normal police are investigating any threat as credible, but no incidents were reported involving looting at the Walmart at 300 Greenbriar Drive.
Wednesday night, the pharmacy side doors were blocked by plywood and pallets of wrapped merchandise and similar items were seen next to the entrance to the grocery side.
Similar action was taken in early June after looting in Bloomington-Normal stores followed the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Complete article
NORMAL — Social media rumors pushed Normal’s Walmart to board up an entrance Wednesday night, but police said no credible threats have been found.
“There was just some stuff floating around on social media about possible looting,” Sgt. Cory McNicol said Thursday. The rumors seemed to be connected to Election Day.
McNicol said Normal police are investigating any threat as credible, but no incidents were reported involving looting at the Walmart at 300 Greenbriar Drive.
Wednesday night, the pharmacy side doors were blocked by plywood and pallets of wrapped merchandise and similar items were seen next to the entrance to the grocery side.
Similar action was taken in early June after looting in Bloomington-Normal stores followed the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Complete article
Walmart removes guns and ammunition from displays at US stores 10/29/2020
NEW YORK -- Walmart says it has removed ammunition and firearms from displays at its U.S. stores, citing "civil unrest" in some areas.
The nation's largest retailer, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, sells firearms in about half of its 4,700 stores.
"We have seen some isolated civil unrest and as we have done on several occasions over the last few years, we have moved our firearms and ammunition off the sales floor as a precaution for the safety of our associates and customers," Walmart said in a statement emailed to The Associated Press on Thursday.
The discounter said the items remain available for purchase by customers. Complete article
Walmart reverses decision to pull guns off display over civil unrest fears 10/30/2020
NEW YORK -- Walmart says it has removed ammunition and firearms from displays at its U.S. stores, citing "civil unrest" in some areas.
The nation's largest retailer, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, sells firearms in about half of its 4,700 stores.
"We have seen some isolated civil unrest and as we have done on several occasions over the last few years, we have moved our firearms and ammunition off the sales floor as a precaution for the safety of our associates and customers," Walmart said in a statement emailed to The Associated Press on Thursday.
The discounter said the items remain available for purchase by customers. Complete article
Walmart reverses decision to pull guns off display over civil unrest fears 10/30/2020
POLICE: Man arrested after exposing self to child in Iowa Walmart 10/28/2020
At least 3 years in prison for man in stabbing near NC Walmart in Aug. 2020 10/28/2020
Walmart in Bristol, Va., to close until Saturday for cleaning, sanitization 10/30/2020
STATE POLICE LOOKING FOR MAN WHO STOLE LEGO SETS FROM WHITE TOWNSHIP PA. WALMART 10/29/2020
Man shot after attacking Houston Tx. PD officer inside Heights Walmart 10/31/2020
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man was shot Saturday morning at a Houston Walmart after attacking a police officer, authorities said.
It happened around 12:40 a.m. at the store in the 100 block of Yale Street near Interstate 10.
A Houston police officer had stopped by the store during her shift when a store employee alerted her about a man believed to be shoplifting.
The alleged shoplifter ended up attacking the officer after he was asked to leave the store, according to Houston police.
During the fight, the officer fired once and hit the man in the leg, HPD Executive Assistant Chief Troy Finner said. Complete article
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man was shot Saturday morning at a Houston Walmart after attacking a police officer, authorities said.
It happened around 12:40 a.m. at the store in the 100 block of Yale Street near Interstate 10.
A Houston police officer had stopped by the store during her shift when a store employee alerted her about a man believed to be shoplifting.
The alleged shoplifter ended up attacking the officer after he was asked to leave the store, according to Houston police.
During the fight, the officer fired once and hit the man in the leg, HPD Executive Assistant Chief Troy Finner said. Complete article
Woman Identified As Athens Park Bloods Member Arrested In Large Tenn. Walmart Thefts, Leading Police On Wild Chase 10/30/2020
A woman who was earlier identified as a member of the Athens Park Bloods gang has been charged in several expensive Walmart thefts. Police said Dimesha Michelle Kirk, 31, of 4106 14th Ave., also led police on a chase on Tuesday in which she ran multiple red lights and hit two vehicles.
Ms. Kirk was charged in an incident on Sunday at the Walmart on Highway 58. Police said Ms. Kirk and an unidentified black male walked out with items worth thousands of dollars.
Those included two computers valued at $3,000 and 100 vinyl records valued at $1,291 for a total of $4,291. Complete article
A woman who was earlier identified as a member of the Athens Park Bloods gang has been charged in several expensive Walmart thefts. Police said Dimesha Michelle Kirk, 31, of 4106 14th Ave., also led police on a chase on Tuesday in which she ran multiple red lights and hit two vehicles.
Ms. Kirk was charged in an incident on Sunday at the Walmart on Highway 58. Police said Ms. Kirk and an unidentified black male walked out with items worth thousands of dollars.
Those included two computers valued at $3,000 and 100 vinyl records valued at $1,291 for a total of $4,291. Complete article
Walmart Turns Four Stores Into Technology Test Centers 10/30/2020
As technology continues to change, retailers have to find innovative ways to test new tech in a realistic environment. Walmart announced today that it plans to turn four stores into technology test centers to help shoppers in physical locations and online.
"We’re moving quickly to use our physical retail stores to not only serve in-store shoppers, but to flex to meet the needs of online shoppers, too, in ways that only Walmart can. That’s where our new test stores come in. Their purpose is to find solutions that help our stores operate as both physical shopping destinations and online fulfillment centers in a way that has yet to be seen across the retail industry," John Crecelius, SVP of Associate Product and Next Generation Stores at Walmart, wrote in a corporate post.
Walmart will use the four stores to try out new technology and digital tools, while making other physical enhancements. Each store will have product and technology teams working along with other staff to test ideas rapidly. Complete article
As technology continues to change, retailers have to find innovative ways to test new tech in a realistic environment. Walmart announced today that it plans to turn four stores into technology test centers to help shoppers in physical locations and online.
"We’re moving quickly to use our physical retail stores to not only serve in-store shoppers, but to flex to meet the needs of online shoppers, too, in ways that only Walmart can. That’s where our new test stores come in. Their purpose is to find solutions that help our stores operate as both physical shopping destinations and online fulfillment centers in a way that has yet to be seen across the retail industry," John Crecelius, SVP of Associate Product and Next Generation Stores at Walmart, wrote in a corporate post.
Walmart will use the four stores to try out new technology and digital tools, while making other physical enhancements. Each store will have product and technology teams working along with other staff to test ideas rapidly. Complete article
Amazon Is About to Dethrone Walmart in a Major Way 10/27/2020
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) has been the biggest company in the U.S. by revenue for close to two decades and the biggest company in the world by revenue for much of that time as well.
The retail giant has risen to supremacy by adopting an everyday, low-prices strategy; by carrying a wider range of products than almost any other brick-and-mortar retailer; and by blanketing the country with superstores. It's followed a similar strategy internationally but with mixed results.
Walmart's revenue is set to clock in around $550 billion this year -- tops in the world by a wide margin. But Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is nipping at its heels in one key category. The e-commerce leader is expected to surpass Walmart in U.S. gross merchandise volume (GMV) by next year, according to Evercore ISI, which forecasts Amazon to reach $415 billion GMV next year, ahead of Walmart at $370 billion, though that does not include sales from Sam's Club. Complete article
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) has been the biggest company in the U.S. by revenue for close to two decades and the biggest company in the world by revenue for much of that time as well.
The retail giant has risen to supremacy by adopting an everyday, low-prices strategy; by carrying a wider range of products than almost any other brick-and-mortar retailer; and by blanketing the country with superstores. It's followed a similar strategy internationally but with mixed results.
Walmart's revenue is set to clock in around $550 billion this year -- tops in the world by a wide margin. But Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is nipping at its heels in one key category. The e-commerce leader is expected to surpass Walmart in U.S. gross merchandise volume (GMV) by next year, according to Evercore ISI, which forecasts Amazon to reach $415 billion GMV next year, ahead of Walmart at $370 billion, though that does not include sales from Sam's Club. Complete article
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