While the majority of crime at Walmart in April 2022 wasn't much higher or lower, there have been the least amount of shootings and perhaps deaths as well in at least five or six years. There were only three shootings the entire month, not counting several updates on previous shootings, and even though there were several injuries there were no deaths from the shootings, and only one body found on the premises plus one pedestrian killed in an accident. One of those three shootings was an off-duty police officer who may have either acted in self defense, or as a result of road rage, depending who you listen to. The police were quick to say no one would be charged, but decided to continue investigating, possibly due to public outrage. Whether a cop is charged shouldn't be based on politics, but until cops stop finding in each others favor automatically, it will be, and that's often the only way they get charged. However, this was probably one of the worst months for shootings at Target with at least three in a period of several days, including one fatal shooting by police of a person stealing petty things, possibly more for the rest of the month which may not have been tracked. There have been past studies that show that Walmart almost always has more crime problems per capita, but this month is a rare exception. However there was one new report about a shooting at the end of March; and the updates on previous shootings include a kidnapping in March which resulted in murder was caused by a shooting, so for the month of March the total number of shootings is now fourteen, two more than previously reported.
Walmart also had at least seven or eight more gun related crimes, including several roberies and outraged customers, one of whom threatened to shoot up the store, others pointing guns at customers, and there was an update on a previous gun incident where a stolen gun was left in a bag of grocieries delivered to a customer and handled by a small child to say that no charges were filed, although it's unclear how they came to the conclusion that there was no crime involved in this incident.
Even though gun crimes were low for the first time in years other crimes are just as bad as ever, including some very bizarre ones, and one former Walmart greeter admitted that he didn't try to catch poor parents that stole overpriced baby formula or diapers, since parents have enough problems. One woman was attacked so bad that her whole face was bruised while being robbed. One shoplifter pepper-sprayed an employee during a theft; and an older employee was knocked over and injured during an attempt to steal vacuums. In other cases police officers or security guards were attacked while trying to stop shopliftings.
An African American was falsely accused of shoplifting when he had receipts and beat by police while being arrested on false premises. There was also a viral video of another false accusation where security went through a woman's cart checking everything making everyone think she was a thief, even though she paid for it; this is now semi-routine, since they're willing to pay for security and spying on people but they're not willing to pay cashiers that help people. They even investigated a theft two years after it happened from an employee that amounted to less than a hundred and fifty dollars, yet they steal at least ten time, if not a hundred times more than that in wage theft every year. They had another cashier that was stealing from customers instead, and this person got caught much faster.
Even police and politicians occasionally get caught stealing from Walmart, including a Deputy Administrator of one town caught stealing steaks, but they often get treated much more leniently, coincidence or not. The media is using the term "good Samaritan for people that help stop vigilantes much more often, including one last month that reported on petty shoplifting, although he didn't attack him this time; and another incidence that might be more justifiable when customers stopped child abuse, which was a defenseless child as a victim instead of a wealthy corporation. And other customers got shot with a SplatRBall gun.
There were at least two incidents where Walmart workers attacked each other, one that was a simple assault and another employee was stabbed by a coworker. There were at least eight more knife attacks or threats including several robberies, and at least two additional stabbings
In addition to the person killed in an accident there were close to a dozen, if not more major accidents, stolen vehicles, carjackings, or police chases, including one that involved a theft of $6,000 and another one where an arsonists from several months ago returned to the store and was arrested after a chase. The fire at an Indiana distributing center that lasted two days has resulted in permanent layoffs sine it won't reopen; and even though they finished their investigation a month ago they still haven't disclosed what started it or why it was allowed to get so big. One way or another there is almost certainly a lot of liability since they should have been better prepared for it, and as I reported last month they got a sweetheart tax deal when Mike Pence was still governor that enables them to avoid paying for fire expenses, sticking tax payers with the bill. There were at least six more new fires last month even though none of them were nearly as big, and half of them are probably arson.
There were also at least half a dozen, if not much more assaults, including more fights over shopliftings, an assault on a disabled person, numerous major injuries, and sexual assaults including one perpetrator that was chased off by the parent of the victim. They continue to have lots of gift card scams or similar incidents, including ones where all the money from gift cards are spent leaving customers with worthless cards, and Walmart is often reluctant to take responsibility or reimburse victims, if they do it at all, and then usually only after publicity.
A judge allowed a lawsuit to go forward against Walmart for selling baby food tainted with toxins, which has happened several times over the years. There have also been another five major recalls, including smoke detectors that don't work, pressure washers, recalled lettuce, Zucchini tainted with salmonella, and for the second time this year Ground Beef contaminated with E. coli, which means almost as soon as the last recall in January, they started selling more contaminated meat.
Walmart often fights their lawsuits to bizarre extremes, even when they can easily pay off modest amounts, compared to their worth; they lost a suit for a hundred and twenty five million, but got it knocked down as a result of a law limiting payments to $300,000, thanks to lobbying by wealthy corporations to eliminate liability for themselves; but even this wasn't good enough, now their seeking a new trial, clearly indicating they would rather spend enormous amounts of money on legal expenses, than pay out a modest amount, and making them virtually immune to civil litigation.
They also got caught charging more than advertised again, and price scanner errors and aren't likely to be legally accountable for that either. They're fighting many other lawsuits hook line and sinker, like one over an exploding battery, a woman that sued for life insurance on her late husband who worked at Walmart, intellectual property rights, claims about being eco-friendly, which they lost with a $5.5 million payout, assuming they don't appeal that too. They're also fighting tooth and nail to avoid paying property taxes, often after driving other business that don't get good deals out of business; in Maine at least they're still failing to win in court, for now, but they're bankrupting cities in other parts of the country.
Walmart is a government sponsored oligarch, and there's little or no doubt that they helped eliminate the free market with help from the political establishment. They now have over twenty-five percent of the grocery market in the United States, even though they're not competitive in this field, and they doinate the market even more in Mexico where they have about seventy percent of the market. The last time I saw statistics for department stores, they had about thirty percent of the market, if not more, in the USA. This is part of the reason they were able to lead the way in the recent wave of inflation without accountability. In some areas it's even worse, especially rural areas where they got started, where they might have more than ninety percent of the market. There is absolutely no enforcement of antitrust laws anymore, which is a major part of the reason why Walmart is virtually unaccountable to the law. India is now doing something our government is too corrupt to do; they're charging Walmart, Amazon and other companies with violating antitrust laws.
Walmart often ranks last or near the last on many customer satisfaction surveys, sometimes even related to price, further proving they didn't dominate the market based on merit; and they even angered a lot of Franciscan Sisters demanding better treatment. They been exposed for safety problems and abusing their workers and even taking out life insurance policies on workers, and collecting on them. That should rais major alarm bells when an oligarch is allowed to profit from the deaths of their own workers!
Sometimes they spell their name "Walmarrt," for what it's worth, because that spelling thing is just so hard.
Apparently one woman was using an enormous volume of what they called "bogus coupons," and they didn't catch on until she got at least $20 thousand dollars in illegal discounts, spending only one thousand dollars to buy products. Another couple older people were caught trying to shoplift when apparently they couldn't walk or run away and their motorized scooters couldn't get them away fast enough.
Have you ever taken a temper tantrum and called 911 because you don't know where you are? Only at Walmart?
Have you ever accidentally stolen a self-checkout scanner? Then after returning it writing an article for the community saying they don't have a security devise on it and aren't tracking their own scanners?
How often have you been hit with water beads at Walmart? How often have you hit other people with water beads as part of a TikTok challenge?
When you want to spend the day arranging illegal drug deals do you usually use Walmart Demo-phones? Then leave contact information on the phone when the workers finally realize what you're doing?
At least the pythons shopping at Walmart aren't stealing stuff or using company property for illegal activities.
Yes, of course, there was at least one python at Walmart; where else do you think they shop?
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 April 2022. 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.
Flames torch through paper goods section of Prince George's County Md. Walmart 04/01/2022
CLINTON, Md. (WBFF) — A large fire tore apart a portion of a Prince George's County Walmart store Friday after officials say a blaze was ignited in the paper towel aisle.
Fire investigators have not yet determined the cause and origin of the blaze. Walmart said the store is now closed. Walmart said its timeframe for reopening is unclear, but will certainly remain closed Saturday.
The company's emergency response teams will be meeting to develop a plan for reopening the store in Clinton.
One person and one firefighter were transported to the hospital for evaluation. The damage was estimated at $25,000. Complete article
CLINTON, Md. (WBFF) — A large fire tore apart a portion of a Prince George's County Walmart store Friday after officials say a blaze was ignited in the paper towel aisle.
Fire investigators have not yet determined the cause and origin of the blaze. Walmart said the store is now closed. Walmart said its timeframe for reopening is unclear, but will certainly remain closed Saturday.
The company's emergency response teams will be meeting to develop a plan for reopening the store in Clinton.
One person and one firefighter were transported to the hospital for evaluation. The damage was estimated at $25,000. Complete article
Woman armed with knife threatens manager at Walmart in Summerfield Fla. 04/01/2022
A woman armed with a knife was arrested after allegedly threatening a manager at the Walmart in Summerfield.
Brandy Joe McGowan, 32, of Webster, was holding a knife in her right hand as she stood near a clothing rack when a Marion County sheriff’s deputy arrived on the scene. The deputy ordered McGowan to drop the knife, but she ignored his command. The deputy unholstered his non-lethal electronic stun weapon and fired it at McGowan, striking her in the arm and thigh. After she was hit, McGowan leaned back into a clothing rack and fell to the floor.
A store manager told the deputy McGowan initially had threatened customers with a brick. McGowan used a pair of scissors to open a package containing a pocketknife and pointed the knife at the manager. She “advanced toward him and advised him he had better stay back,” the arrest report said. Complete article
Dramatic video shows knife-wielding woman tased at Florida Walmart 04/06/2022 Video shows her just standing there, not trying to flee or attack when they tase her.
A woman armed with a knife was arrested after allegedly threatening a manager at the Walmart in Summerfield.
Brandy Joe McGowan, 32, of Webster, was holding a knife in her right hand as she stood near a clothing rack when a Marion County sheriff’s deputy arrived on the scene. The deputy ordered McGowan to drop the knife, but she ignored his command. The deputy unholstered his non-lethal electronic stun weapon and fired it at McGowan, striking her in the arm and thigh. After she was hit, McGowan leaned back into a clothing rack and fell to the floor.
A store manager told the deputy McGowan initially had threatened customers with a brick. McGowan used a pair of scissors to open a package containing a pocketknife and pointed the knife at the manager. She “advanced toward him and advised him he had better stay back,” the arrest report said. Complete article
Dramatic video shows knife-wielding woman tased at Florida Walmart 04/06/2022 Video shows her just standing there, not trying to flee or attack when they tase her.
Stolen vehicle found in Anderson Ca. Walmart parking lot 04/01/2022
ANDERSON, Calif. - A Shasta County Sheriff’s Deputy was patrolling the Walmart parking lot in Anderson Friday when he saw a reported stolen vehicle.
Upon further investigation, the car was determined to be occupied and the suspect was taken into custody without incident.
It was determined that the same suspect arrested was wanted in connection with a recent domestic battery. Complete article
ANDERSON, Calif. - A Shasta County Sheriff’s Deputy was patrolling the Walmart parking lot in Anderson Friday when he saw a reported stolen vehicle.
Upon further investigation, the car was determined to be occupied and the suspect was taken into custody without incident.
It was determined that the same suspect arrested was wanted in connection with a recent domestic battery. Complete article
‘Did I care? No, because I was making $11.50’: Former Walmart door greeter says he would ignore customers who stole baby formula, Pampers 04/01/2022
'We didn’t really get a reward for the amount of stuff we caught people stealing.' In a viral TikTok video, a former Walmart door greeter says he would not stop customers who stole expensive childcare items, like baby formula or Pampers.
Brandon Tamayo (user @brandontamayo02) stitched a video from user @commlion, including the audio, “If you see anyone stealing, no you didn’t.” He then goes on to share his experience working as a door greeter at Walmart, someone who greets customers as they enter and exit, and checks receipts as they leave.
“Every time I saw a customer, mostly a woman, and I checked the receipt, and I saw Pampers or baby formula that was not on the receipt, I just said, ‘Have a great day,’” Tamayo says.
He explains that he never stopped these customers because childcare products can often be difficult for people to afford. Walmart also did not offer any rewards to employees who stopped customers from stealing. Complete article
'We didn’t really get a reward for the amount of stuff we caught people stealing.' In a viral TikTok video, a former Walmart door greeter says he would not stop customers who stole expensive childcare items, like baby formula or Pampers.
Brandon Tamayo (user @brandontamayo02) stitched a video from user @commlion, including the audio, “If you see anyone stealing, no you didn’t.” He then goes on to share his experience working as a door greeter at Walmart, someone who greets customers as they enter and exit, and checks receipts as they leave.
“Every time I saw a customer, mostly a woman, and I checked the receipt, and I saw Pampers or baby formula that was not on the receipt, I just said, ‘Have a great day,’” Tamayo says.
He explains that he never stopped these customers because childcare products can often be difficult for people to afford. Walmart also did not offer any rewards to employees who stopped customers from stealing. Complete article
Recall alert: Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms sold at Walmart 04/01/2022
Universal Security Instruments announced it is recalling combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms that were sold at Walmart because they may fail to alert users to high levels of carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide, also known as “CO,” is an odorless and colorless gas that can be lethal. Carbon monoxide is created anytime you use a car or a truck, small engines, grills, fireplaces, gas ranges, or furnaces, among other devices. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning not linked to fires. More than 20,000 people visit the emergency room for carbon monoxide poisoning each year, and more than 4,000 are hospitalized.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Universal Security Instruments combination alarms pose a risk of death if they should fail and not sound an alarm when there are high levels of carbon monoxide present. Complete article
Universal Security Instruments announced it is recalling combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms that were sold at Walmart because they may fail to alert users to high levels of carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide, also known as “CO,” is an odorless and colorless gas that can be lethal. Carbon monoxide is created anytime you use a car or a truck, small engines, grills, fireplaces, gas ranges, or furnaces, among other devices. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year more than 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning not linked to fires. More than 20,000 people visit the emergency room for carbon monoxide poisoning each year, and more than 4,000 are hospitalized.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Universal Security Instruments combination alarms pose a risk of death if they should fail and not sound an alarm when there are high levels of carbon monoxide present. Complete article
Over 230 Walmart Stores Sold This Newly Recalled Produce, Lettuce 03/31/2022
A tossed salad could end up being an unhealthy meal after a consumer advisory warning was recently issued for a produce item sold at Walmart. While many conscientious eaters may mix together grape tomatoes, lettuce, shredded carrots, crumbled feta, and maybe some nuts and dressing – what you're not expecting in your salad is parasites.
Ocean Mist Farms brand Romaine Hearts lettuce in a 22 oz. package has been recalled at Walmart locations in nine states due to a Cyclospora parasite being found during a routine surveillance sampling. Cyclospora is known to cause cyclosporiasis, a diarrheal disease, which causes watery, and sometimes explosive, diarrhea. While no illnesses have been confirmed, Walmart stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Minnesota carried the potentially infected product. To see a full list of the 230+ stores, click here.
The parasitic infection may last a few days or weeks. Symptoms include frequent, watery diarrhea, bouts of diarrhea alternating with bouts of constipation, loss of appetite and weight loss, bloating, flatulence and burping, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, muscle aches, fever, and prolonged fatigue in addition to a general feeling of unwellness. Those that have been exposed to the parasite will typically become ill after about a week of eating the contaminated food, with an estimation of 2-14 days before symptoms appear, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Complete article
A tossed salad could end up being an unhealthy meal after a consumer advisory warning was recently issued for a produce item sold at Walmart. While many conscientious eaters may mix together grape tomatoes, lettuce, shredded carrots, crumbled feta, and maybe some nuts and dressing – what you're not expecting in your salad is parasites.
Ocean Mist Farms brand Romaine Hearts lettuce in a 22 oz. package has been recalled at Walmart locations in nine states due to a Cyclospora parasite being found during a routine surveillance sampling. Cyclospora is known to cause cyclosporiasis, a diarrheal disease, which causes watery, and sometimes explosive, diarrhea. While no illnesses have been confirmed, Walmart stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Minnesota carried the potentially infected product. To see a full list of the 230+ stores, click here.
The parasitic infection may last a few days or weeks. Symptoms include frequent, watery diarrhea, bouts of diarrhea alternating with bouts of constipation, loss of appetite and weight loss, bloating, flatulence and burping, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, muscle aches, fever, and prolonged fatigue in addition to a general feeling of unwellness. Those that have been exposed to the parasite will typically become ill after about a week of eating the contaminated food, with an estimation of 2-14 days before symptoms appear, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture. Complete article
U of C professor John List joins Walmart as chief economist 04/01/2022
The best-selling author and researcher who held similar roles at Uber and Lyft will build an economics team at the country's largest private employer.
Esteemed University of Chicago economist John List has been tapped to serve as Walmart's first chief economist, the professor announced today.
List, the Kenneth C. Griffin distinguished service professor of economics, wrote on Twitter that U of C remains his “home” but that he'll build an economic team for the Arkansas-based retail giant, the country's largest private employer with 1.6 million workers in the U.S. and 2.2 million worldwide. Complete article
The best-selling author and researcher who held similar roles at Uber and Lyft will build an economics team at the country's largest private employer.
Esteemed University of Chicago economist John List has been tapped to serve as Walmart's first chief economist, the professor announced today.
List, the Kenneth C. Griffin distinguished service professor of economics, wrote on Twitter that U of C remains his “home” but that he'll build an economic team for the Arkansas-based retail giant, the country's largest private employer with 1.6 million workers in the U.S. and 2.2 million worldwide. Complete article
Walmart Is Getting Rid of This in Stores and Online—Effective Immediately 04/01/2022
Hope Solo arrested in Walmart parking lot on DWI, child abuse charges in North Carolina 04/01/2022
Man accused of kidnapping woman from Nevada Walmart parking lot charged with murder 04/02/2022
Police: Man arrested for attempting to shoplift at Walmart in Jasper Ind. 04/02/2022
Wild crime spree ends in crash after NJ Walmart carjacking, bank robbery attempt, cops say 04/01/2022
A New Jersey man was arrested Friday afternoon in Morris County after he carjacked a vehicle in a Walmart parking lot, attempted to rob a nearby bank and then tried to steal a second car after crashing while attempting to flee, authorities said.
The string of incidents, which took place over the course of about a half hour, began at 12:04 p.m. when officers from the Mount Olive Police Department were called to a Walmart parking lot in the Flanders section of town for a carjacking, according to a statement from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.
The carjacker, later identified as Howard Parks, 34, of East Orange, threatened to kill driver and fled with the vehicle, authorities said.
Twenty minutes later, Parks attempted to rob a Wells Fargo Bank in town, authorities said. He pretended to have a gun and passed a note demanding money to the teller, but ran from the building before actually getting any money, authorities said.
After leaving the bank at 12:23 p.m., Parks crashed the car into another vehicle near the intersection of Eland Avenue and Route 10 in Randolph, authorities said. He then tried to steal another vehicle, but not before police were able to arrest him, officials said. Complete article
A New Jersey man was arrested Friday afternoon in Morris County after he carjacked a vehicle in a Walmart parking lot, attempted to rob a nearby bank and then tried to steal a second car after crashing while attempting to flee, authorities said.
The string of incidents, which took place over the course of about a half hour, began at 12:04 p.m. when officers from the Mount Olive Police Department were called to a Walmart parking lot in the Flanders section of town for a carjacking, according to a statement from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.
The carjacker, later identified as Howard Parks, 34, of East Orange, threatened to kill driver and fled with the vehicle, authorities said.
Twenty minutes later, Parks attempted to rob a Wells Fargo Bank in town, authorities said. He pretended to have a gun and passed a note demanding money to the teller, but ran from the building before actually getting any money, authorities said.
After leaving the bank at 12:23 p.m., Parks crashed the car into another vehicle near the intersection of Eland Avenue and Route 10 in Randolph, authorities said. He then tried to steal another vehicle, but not before police were able to arrest him, officials said. Complete article
Ferguson Missouri Walmart shoplifting suspects grab officer’s gun 04/02/2022
FERGUSON, Mo. – Officers were called to the Walmart on West Florissant Avenue around 2:50 pm for shoplifting suspects. When officers arrived they took into custody two suspects and later two more suspects.
While escorting two suspects to the store security office, they started to resist officers and one tried to get a hold of an officer’s gun. That’s when an officer in need of aid call went out.
Eventually, the suspects were brought under control and taken into custody. There are two juveniles and two adults in police custody. Complete article
FERGUSON, Mo. – Officers were called to the Walmart on West Florissant Avenue around 2:50 pm for shoplifting suspects. When officers arrived they took into custody two suspects and later two more suspects.
While escorting two suspects to the store security office, they started to resist officers and one tried to get a hold of an officer’s gun. That’s when an officer in need of aid call went out.
Eventually, the suspects were brought under control and taken into custody. There are two juveniles and two adults in police custody. Complete article
Police: Woman assaulted Tx. Walmart employee during Splat gun theft 04/02/2022
A woman allegedly assaulted a Walmart employee during a Splat gun theft Friday afternoon, at one point kicking the employee in the head during a struggle, according to a police report.
At about 3:08 p.m., police arrived at the Rayzor Ranch Walmart after an asset protection manager reported the theft. They learned a woman entered the store and tried to steal two Splat water ball guns, valued at about $45 each. She passed all the points of sale with the guns when an employee tried to stop her to check her receipt.
The report states the employee directed the woman to the self-checkout line, but she then rushed past the employee, who tried to physically stop her. She grabbed the woman’s arm and the woman then began to drag her outside the door. At one point, the woman kicked her in the head, according to the report.
The woman only got away with one of the guns, the report states, and an investigation is ongoing for a pending robbery charge. Video footage of the incident will be viewed. Complete article
A woman allegedly assaulted a Walmart employee during a Splat gun theft Friday afternoon, at one point kicking the employee in the head during a struggle, according to a police report.
At about 3:08 p.m., police arrived at the Rayzor Ranch Walmart after an asset protection manager reported the theft. They learned a woman entered the store and tried to steal two Splat water ball guns, valued at about $45 each. She passed all the points of sale with the guns when an employee tried to stop her to check her receipt.
The report states the employee directed the woman to the self-checkout line, but she then rushed past the employee, who tried to physically stop her. She grabbed the woman’s arm and the woman then began to drag her outside the door. At one point, the woman kicked her in the head, according to the report.
The woman only got away with one of the guns, the report states, and an investigation is ongoing for a pending robbery charge. Video footage of the incident will be viewed. Complete article
Call Kurtis: Paying More Than Advertised At Suisun City Ca. Walmart 04/01/2022
SUISUN CITY (CBS13) — It’s another instance where people may be paying more than they expected because they don’t check the receipt.
This time, when a viewer noticed she was being charged more than the posted price at Suisun City’s Walmart, she decided to reach out and call Kurtis.
Jocelyne von Strong says it’s been a reoccurring problem: food items that aren’t the same at checkout as the posted price. She sent CBS13 photos proving it: a two-pack of cream cheese advertised as $2.00 but a receipt that says $2.88.
Jocelyne says she brought it up with the checkout clerk the first time, but then it happened again a few weeks later. After it happened a third time, she says she was told by the customer service desk to file a complaint online. Complete article
SUISUN CITY (CBS13) — It’s another instance where people may be paying more than they expected because they don’t check the receipt.
This time, when a viewer noticed she was being charged more than the posted price at Suisun City’s Walmart, she decided to reach out and call Kurtis.
Jocelyne von Strong says it’s been a reoccurring problem: food items that aren’t the same at checkout as the posted price. She sent CBS13 photos proving it: a two-pack of cream cheese advertised as $2.00 but a receipt that says $2.88.
Jocelyne says she brought it up with the checkout clerk the first time, but then it happened again a few weeks later. After it happened a third time, she says she was told by the customer service desk to file a complaint online. Complete article
15 Reasons Walmart Is Trash 04/02/2022
15 They Could Totally Pay Their Employees Better
14 They Don’t Want to Pay For Security, Either
13 Sam Walton Was, Like, Morally Opposed to Charity: It’s everyone else who should do that, to support their underpaid employees.
10-2 They Discriminate
9 They Have a Union-Busting Avengers Squad
2 They Took Out Life Insurance Policies on Employees Complete article
Walmart Took Secret Life Insurance Policies Out On Employees, Collected After Their Death 07/03/2007
15 They Could Totally Pay Their Employees Better
14 They Don’t Want to Pay For Security, Either
13 Sam Walton Was, Like, Morally Opposed to Charity: It’s everyone else who should do that, to support their underpaid employees.
10-2 They Discriminate
9 They Have a Union-Busting Avengers Squad
2 They Took Out Life Insurance Policies on Employees Complete article
Walmart Took Secret Life Insurance Policies Out On Employees, Collected After Their Death 07/03/2007
Man Impersonates Pa. Walmart Employee Then Steals Electronics: Police 04/01/2022
Lowville man accused of stealing from NY Walmart 04/03/2022
Danyelle Musselman won't take Arkansas basketball coach Eric Musselman to Walmart with her 04/0/2022
$2,300 theft from Clarion Pa. Walmart by switching price tags 04/04/2022
Man caught with fishing lures in his pants at Sebastian Fla. Walmart 04/04/2022
Three facing armed robbery charges in connection with theft from Ind. Walmart 04/04/2022
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- Three people are facing armed robbery charges after allegedly stealing over $1,200 worth of merchandise from Walmart, according to court records.
On March 31, South Bend Police responded to the Walmart on Ireland Road for an armed robbery.
A loss prevention officer told police she had been watching a man in a black hooded sweatshirt and tan pants in the store. The man placed multiple items in his cart and checked out at the self checkout lanes, reports said.
When the man attempted to leave the store with his cart of items, the loss prevention officer attempted to stop him.
The man pulled out a gun and pointed it at her and said, “get out of my way,” according to the probable cause affidavit. Complete article
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- Three people are facing armed robbery charges after allegedly stealing over $1,200 worth of merchandise from Walmart, according to court records.
On March 31, South Bend Police responded to the Walmart on Ireland Road for an armed robbery.
A loss prevention officer told police she had been watching a man in a black hooded sweatshirt and tan pants in the store. The man placed multiple items in his cart and checked out at the self checkout lanes, reports said.
When the man attempted to leave the store with his cart of items, the loss prevention officer attempted to stop him.
The man pulled out a gun and pointed it at her and said, “get out of my way,” according to the probable cause affidavit. Complete article
Boardman Ohio Walmart employee says co-worker assaulted her 04/05/2022
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – A Walmart employee says she was assaulted by another employee while working.
According to police reports, the woman says she was working when another employee approached her from the side and sprayed her in the face with something. The victim tried to back away but says the employee followed her and sprayed her again.
When she was finally able to open her eyes, she saw that it was an aerosol computer cleaner the employee sprayed her with. Complete article
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – A Walmart employee says she was assaulted by another employee while working.
According to police reports, the woman says she was working when another employee approached her from the side and sprayed her in the face with something. The victim tried to back away but says the employee followed her and sprayed her again.
When she was finally able to open her eyes, she saw that it was an aerosol computer cleaner the employee sprayed her with. Complete article
Decatur Ill. Walmart customer jailed after punching employee, fighting security guard 04/04/2022
DECATUR — A Decatur Walmart customer was jailed after police said he punched a 17-year-old store employee in the face and then fought with a store security guard who had to wrestle the customer to the ground to control him.
A sworn affidavit from Decatur police said the trouble flared around 6:45 p.m. Saturday in the store at 4625 E. Maryland Ave. The 24-year-old customer had been asked to leave after getting into a “brief altercation” with the security officer.
The trouble continued outside, however, when the customer was accused by the security officer of haranguing himself and several employees with “insulting and derogatory names”. Complete article
DECATUR — A Decatur Walmart customer was jailed after police said he punched a 17-year-old store employee in the face and then fought with a store security guard who had to wrestle the customer to the ground to control him.
A sworn affidavit from Decatur police said the trouble flared around 6:45 p.m. Saturday in the store at 4625 E. Maryland Ave. The 24-year-old customer had been asked to leave after getting into a “brief altercation” with the security officer.
The trouble continued outside, however, when the customer was accused by the security officer of haranguing himself and several employees with “insulting and derogatory names”. Complete article
Fire damages Benton Walmart 04/04/2022
BENTON (WSIL) -- A fire shut down the Benton Walmart for more than an hour Monday night.
Employees tell News 3 the fire started in the clothing section.
Benton Fire Department and Abbott EMS responded to the call around 7:30 p.m.
First responders say no one was hurt in the fire, but the whole store had to be evacuated. Complete article
BENTON (WSIL) -- A fire shut down the Benton Walmart for more than an hour Monday night.
Employees tell News 3 the fire started in the clothing section.
Benton Fire Department and Abbott EMS responded to the call around 7:30 p.m.
First responders say no one was hurt in the fire, but the whole store had to be evacuated. Complete article
How Walmart gained the advantage in drone delivery 04/05/2022
With stores located near most Americans, Walmart is betting big on drone delivery to rival Amazon.
Swinging back against the Bezos behemoth and searching for every advantage in an increasingly digital world, Walmart is looking to the skies. Drone delivery is coming, and Walmart is using its vast geographical footprint in a modern game of retail Risk.
As the FAA increasingly embraces commercial drone operations, drone delivery in the United States is closer than ever to reality. In concert with company DroneUp, Walmart has rolled out the first of its drone "Hubs," which are co-located with Walmart stores. Walmarts have 90 percent of the U.S. population within 10 miles of their stores, and each store is optimized for that particular area's audience. Complete article
With stores located near most Americans, Walmart is betting big on drone delivery to rival Amazon.
Swinging back against the Bezos behemoth and searching for every advantage in an increasingly digital world, Walmart is looking to the skies. Drone delivery is coming, and Walmart is using its vast geographical footprint in a modern game of retail Risk.
As the FAA increasingly embraces commercial drone operations, drone delivery in the United States is closer than ever to reality. In concert with company DroneUp, Walmart has rolled out the first of its drone "Hubs," which are co-located with Walmart stores. Walmarts have 90 percent of the U.S. population within 10 miles of their stores, and each store is optimized for that particular area's audience. Complete article
Walmart Ordered to Stop Selling Footwear Similar to Vans Shoes Amid Lawsuit 04/05/2022
VF Corp.-owned Vans just secured a preliminary win in its lawsuit against Walmart, which alleges that the big-box retailer infringed on its footwear designs.
A federal judge on Thursday blocked Walmart from continuing to sell certain shoes that are “confusingly similar” to Vans’ registered trademarks and protectable trade dress during the duration of the litigation between both parties. The opinion represents the use of a preliminary injunction, which is meant to help prevent a party in a lawsuit from suffering irreparable harm if no injunction is issued during litigation.
In issuing the opinion, a federal judge said that Vans would likely be issued a win in its case against Walmart and that the company would “suffer irreparable harm” without an injunction. Complete article
VF Corp.-owned Vans just secured a preliminary win in its lawsuit against Walmart, which alleges that the big-box retailer infringed on its footwear designs.
A federal judge on Thursday blocked Walmart from continuing to sell certain shoes that are “confusingly similar” to Vans’ registered trademarks and protectable trade dress during the duration of the litigation between both parties. The opinion represents the use of a preliminary injunction, which is meant to help prevent a party in a lawsuit from suffering irreparable harm if no injunction is issued during litigation.
In issuing the opinion, a federal judge said that Vans would likely be issued a win in its case against Walmart and that the company would “suffer irreparable harm” without an injunction. Complete article
How to Transfer Money from Your Walmart Money Card to Another Card 04/04/2022
Police looking for woman accused tricking 84-year-old woman, stealing her wallet in Ohio Walmart 04/05/2022
On This Day: Walmart founder Sam Walton dies at 74 04/05/2022
Woman accused of opening fire outside NM Walmart last February is arrested, charged 04/04/2022
Leland NC police identify man suspected of drawing a gun after argument in Walmart last month 04/04/2022
Armed suspect accused of stealing from Ga. Walmart 04/06/2022
McDONOUGH — A man armed with an air rifle, slingshot and axe is accused of stealing hundreds of dollars of items from the Walmart on Hudson Bridge Road.
The alleged theft took place at 10 a.m. on March 28. The man, according to Henry County police, ignored a store associate when they attempted to stop him. He fled the parking lot on foot with the merchandise.
The white male was wearing a blue tank top shirt, blue jeans and has several visible tattoos on his upper body. Complete article
McDONOUGH — A man armed with an air rifle, slingshot and axe is accused of stealing hundreds of dollars of items from the Walmart on Hudson Bridge Road.
The alleged theft took place at 10 a.m. on March 28. The man, according to Henry County police, ignored a store associate when they attempted to stop him. He fled the parking lot on foot with the merchandise.
The white male was wearing a blue tank top shirt, blue jeans and has several visible tattoos on his upper body. Complete article
Ill. Walmart customers shot at with SplatRBall gun 04/06/2022
The customers were not injured in the shooting, but did tell police they were startled.
The suspect vehicle, with two males inside, continued north. Complete article
The customers were not injured in the shooting, but did tell police they were startled.
The suspect vehicle, with two males inside, continued north. Complete article
LeRay NY Walmart robbery suspect allegedly stole 14 items without paying 04/04/2022
Pittsburgh Steelers tattoo leads to suspect in theft of meat at Fla. Walmart 04/04/2022
Walmart to close Eastside Seatle Wash. store and lay off 147 workers 04/05/2022
SC Walmart joins community leaders in 'major announcement' regarding public safety 04/06/2022
How Walmart thwarted $4 million in elder gift card scams 04/04/2022
Woman attacked and robbed by several men in Walmart parking lot in SW Houston, Tx. family says 04/06/2022 (Video shows her badly bruised and bloodied face)
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A family is pleading for the community's help after a woman was reportedly jumped and robbed in a Walmart parking lot in southwest Houston over the weekend.
Jessie Lozano said his daughter, Jennifer Lozano, was hospitalized after she was attacked in the Walmart parking lot off Beechnut and Kirkwood.
It happened around 11:30 p.m. Saturday while Jennifer Lozano was on her way home from a friend's house, her father says. Jennifer Lozano told the family that she wasn't feeling well and decided to pull into the parking lot.
"She noticed a vehicle pull up and heard a male's voice and asking her if she was alright," Jessie Lozano said, recalling his daughter's account of the attack. "And she slightly looked up and (saw) several males, she said, 'Yes' and the next thing she remembers is coming to and not really being able to see well."
That's when Jennifer Lozano realized her wallet, phone and 2006 four-door, blue Toyota Tundra with black Rhino-guard painted fenders and black wheels were gone. Complete article
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A family is pleading for the community's help after a woman was reportedly jumped and robbed in a Walmart parking lot in southwest Houston over the weekend.
Jessie Lozano said his daughter, Jennifer Lozano, was hospitalized after she was attacked in the Walmart parking lot off Beechnut and Kirkwood.
It happened around 11:30 p.m. Saturday while Jennifer Lozano was on her way home from a friend's house, her father says. Jennifer Lozano told the family that she wasn't feeling well and decided to pull into the parking lot.
"She noticed a vehicle pull up and heard a male's voice and asking her if she was alright," Jessie Lozano said, recalling his daughter's account of the attack. "And she slightly looked up and (saw) several males, she said, 'Yes' and the next thing she remembers is coming to and not really being able to see well."
That's when Jennifer Lozano realized her wallet, phone and 2006 four-door, blue Toyota Tundra with black Rhino-guard painted fenders and black wheels were gone. Complete article
Flint Mich. leaders call for changes following Walmart altercation 04/06/2022
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The incident over the weekend at Walmart and altercations with Flint Township Police and the Genesee County Sheriff's department has local leaders speaking out.
Local leaders say they want changes in how law enforcement interact with communities of color and how they respond to calls like the one involving.
John Fleming -- one that they say left him bruised and battered.
The video has sparked outrage after it began circulating on social media.
John Fleming spent three days in jail before being released. ....
"When you got officers coming out to a non violent call, a shoplifting call of less than 30 dollars and a person gets assaulted twice over this incident, that's a problem," Hollins said. ....
According to Rising Star Church, he was taken back to Walmart where they learned he had receipts and had not committed a crime.
He then requested to be taken to Hurley Medical Center for treatment for injuries - family members say he received during the arrest.
But while at Hurley, another altercation took place - as officers tried removing him from the hospital.
A moment that was videotaped, showing a Genesee County Paramedic's deputy, striking Fleming as they attempted to detain him. Complete article
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The incident over the weekend at Walmart and altercations with Flint Township Police and the Genesee County Sheriff's department has local leaders speaking out.
Local leaders say they want changes in how law enforcement interact with communities of color and how they respond to calls like the one involving.
John Fleming -- one that they say left him bruised and battered.
The video has sparked outrage after it began circulating on social media.
John Fleming spent three days in jail before being released. ....
"When you got officers coming out to a non violent call, a shoplifting call of less than 30 dollars and a person gets assaulted twice over this incident, that's a problem," Hollins said. ....
According to Rising Star Church, he was taken back to Walmart where they learned he had receipts and had not committed a crime.
He then requested to be taken to Hurley Medical Center for treatment for injuries - family members say he received during the arrest.
But while at Hurley, another altercation took place - as officers tried removing him from the hospital.
A moment that was videotaped, showing a Genesee County Paramedic's deputy, striking Fleming as they attempted to detain him. Complete article
Officer injured while arresting unruly Ohio Walmart customer angry about ‘poor service’: Police 04/06/2022
BAZETTA TOWNSHIP, Ohio, (WKBN) – An officer had to get checked out at the hospital and a man was arrested after a Walmart return went wrong in Trumbull County.
According to a police report, Philip Barlett, 40, said it was poor customer service that made him angry inside the Walmart on Milleniumum Boulevard in Bazetta Township Tuesday.
Officers say they were called to the store about 6:19 p.m. on reports of an unruly customer.
When officers arrived, they saw Barlett talking to a manager in the electronics department. They say before that, Barlett was yelling at employees and “acting aggressive” about his “perceived lack of quality customer service,” witnesses told police. Complete article
BAZETTA TOWNSHIP, Ohio, (WKBN) – An officer had to get checked out at the hospital and a man was arrested after a Walmart return went wrong in Trumbull County.
According to a police report, Philip Barlett, 40, said it was poor customer service that made him angry inside the Walmart on Milleniumum Boulevard in Bazetta Township Tuesday.
Officers say they were called to the store about 6:19 p.m. on reports of an unruly customer.
When officers arrived, they saw Barlett talking to a manager in the electronics department. They say before that, Barlett was yelling at employees and “acting aggressive” about his “perceived lack of quality customer service,” witnesses told police. Complete article
Walmart employees in Manning evacuate building due to potential gas leak, store floods during storm 04/05/2022
MANNING, S.C. (WIS) - The Walmart Supercenter in Manning SC flooded as a result of Tuesday’s storm that passed through the Midlands.
Manning Mayor Julia Nelson says there are damages in the parking lot, as well.
“As a precaution, employees were evacuated due to a possible gas leak,” Nelson said. Complete article
MANNING, S.C. (WIS) - The Walmart Supercenter in Manning SC flooded as a result of Tuesday’s storm that passed through the Midlands.
Manning Mayor Julia Nelson says there are damages in the parking lot, as well.
“As a precaution, employees were evacuated due to a possible gas leak,” Nelson said. Complete article
Walmart files response to B.C. Canada lawsuit alleging battery charger exploded 04/06/2022
Walmart denies allegations it was negligent in relation to an incident in which a battery charger exploded in the pocket of a customer.
Walmart Canada denies allegations it was negligent in relation to an incident in which a battery charger exploded in the pocket of a customer.
In March, James Patrick Holder alleged that he bought a defective in-house battery charger, under the mega-store’s “ONN” brand, in September 2016.
The Vancouver man says in a notice of civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court that he was at work when the charger exploded, causing second- and third-degree burns to his upper left thigh and left buttock. Complete article
Walmart denies allegations it was negligent in relation to an incident in which a battery charger exploded in the pocket of a customer.
Walmart Canada denies allegations it was negligent in relation to an incident in which a battery charger exploded in the pocket of a customer.
In March, James Patrick Holder alleged that he bought a defective in-house battery charger, under the mega-store’s “ONN” brand, in September 2016.
The Vancouver man says in a notice of civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court that he was at work when the charger exploded, causing second- and third-degree burns to his upper left thigh and left buttock. Complete article
Man charged with felony burglary after incident at Idaho Walmart 04/06/2022
Suspect sought in Sierra Vista Ariz. Wal-Mart 'incident' 04/06/2022
Woman kidnapped from Walmart parking lot was fatally shot, buried in rural Nevada 04/07/2022
Tenn. Police Blotter: Steak Thief Returns To Walmart 04/07/2022
Woman stabbed inside Roanoke Va. Walmart; employees detain suspect 04/07/2022
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a stabbing Thursday morning at the Valley View Walmart in Roanoke that left a woman with serious, but non-life threatening injuries, according to the department.
Josue A. Acosta, 19 of Roanoke, is charged with malicious wounding and additional charges could be pending.
Around 9:30 a.m. police say they were called to the 4800 block of Valley View Boulevard NW for an assault.
Police say they arrived to find store employees holding Acosta in a nearby parking lot after they identified him as the suspect of the assault. Officers then found a female victim with multiple stab wounds. Complete article
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a stabbing Thursday morning at the Valley View Walmart in Roanoke that left a woman with serious, but non-life threatening injuries, according to the department.
Josue A. Acosta, 19 of Roanoke, is charged with malicious wounding and additional charges could be pending.
Around 9:30 a.m. police say they were called to the 4800 block of Valley View Boulevard NW for an assault.
Police say they arrived to find store employees holding Acosta in a nearby parking lot after they identified him as the suspect of the assault. Officers then found a female victim with multiple stab wounds. Complete article
Man arrested following standoff in Marshfield Wisc. Walmart parking lot 04/07/2022
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - A 28-year-old man was arrested Thursday morning after he refused to comply with officers during a separate investigation.
Around 11 a.m., police made contact with a suspect in a child pornography investigation in the Walmart parking lot in Marshfield. The man was in the cab of a semi at the time. When the man was asked to exit his truck, he refused and displayed a knife.
Mutual aid was requested from nearby agencies which included Marathon and Wood County Sheriff’s Departments, Spencer Police Department and the State Patrol. A perimeter was established and negotiations were initiated with the man. Complete article
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAW) - A 28-year-old man was arrested Thursday morning after he refused to comply with officers during a separate investigation.
Around 11 a.m., police made contact with a suspect in a child pornography investigation in the Walmart parking lot in Marshfield. The man was in the cab of a semi at the time. When the man was asked to exit his truck, he refused and displayed a knife.
Mutual aid was requested from nearby agencies which included Marathon and Wood County Sheriff’s Departments, Spencer Police Department and the State Patrol. A perimeter was established and negotiations were initiated with the man. Complete article
Court news: Detroit Lakes man accused of punching security worker at Minn. Walmart 04/08/2022
DL man accused of theft, assault at Walmart
Aaron Joseph Hellerud, 29, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony theft and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault.
According to court records, on March 12, he assaulted a security worker who was trying to stop him from walking out of the Detroit Lakes Walmart with a suitcase that Hellerud was refusing to show a receipt for.
When the employee tried to grab the suitcase, Hellerud pushed the employee and then punched him in the head several times. Upon further investigation, Walmart reported that Hellerud had earlier stolen another suitcase. A woman who had brought Hellerud to Walmart provided a police officer with this other suitcase, which contained 232 stolen items with a value of $1,276. Complete article
DL man accused of theft, assault at Walmart
Aaron Joseph Hellerud, 29, of Detroit Lakes, has been charged in Becker County District Court with felony theft and misdemeanor fifth-degree assault.
According to court records, on March 12, he assaulted a security worker who was trying to stop him from walking out of the Detroit Lakes Walmart with a suitcase that Hellerud was refusing to show a receipt for.
When the employee tried to grab the suitcase, Hellerud pushed the employee and then punched him in the head several times. Upon further investigation, Walmart reported that Hellerud had earlier stolen another suitcase. A woman who had brought Hellerud to Walmart provided a police officer with this other suitcase, which contained 232 stolen items with a value of $1,276. Complete article
NC Walmart cashier pocketed customers’ money: deputies 04/08/2022
RAEFORD, N.C. (WNCN) – A cashier at a North Carolina Walmart was arrested after detectives said he pocketed money from customers, the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office said.
In late December, Hoke County deputies were called to the Walmart on Fayetteville Road in Raeford in reference to an employee stealing.
The sheriff’s office said investigators spoke with the store’s loss prevention team who said an employee was just fired for stealing. Complete article
RAEFORD, N.C. (WNCN) – A cashier at a North Carolina Walmart was arrested after detectives said he pocketed money from customers, the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office said.
In late December, Hoke County deputies were called to the Walmart on Fayetteville Road in Raeford in reference to an employee stealing.
The sheriff’s office said investigators spoke with the store’s loss prevention team who said an employee was just fired for stealing. Complete article
Florida dad chases man accused of recording daughters in Walmart fitting room 04/08/2022
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Florida man is accused of using his cellphone to take photos and videos of young girls while they were changing clothes in Walmart dressing rooms.
Lee County sheriff’s deputies arrested Dalton Matheson, 29, on Wednesday.
Deputies said Matheson was snapping photos of two sisters, 4 and 12, and was arrested Wednesday. Investigators said he may be connected to a similar incident that happened at a Goodwill Store Saturday.
The girls’ father and store security chased Matheson out of the Walmart and he was later captured. Complete article
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Florida man is accused of using his cellphone to take photos and videos of young girls while they were changing clothes in Walmart dressing rooms.
Lee County sheriff’s deputies arrested Dalton Matheson, 29, on Wednesday.
Deputies said Matheson was snapping photos of two sisters, 4 and 12, and was arrested Wednesday. Investigators said he may be connected to a similar incident that happened at a Goodwill Store Saturday.
The girls’ father and store security chased Matheson out of the Walmart and he was later captured. Complete article
Lubbock Tx. woman arrested after threats to shoot people at Walmart 04/08/2022
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock Police Department arrested a woman Sunday after she threatened to shoot several people during a confrontation at Walmart, according to a Lubbock police report.
Deliza Tapia, 31, was arrested on charges of terroristic threat and public intoxication after an incident at Walmart on 1900 Marsha Sharp Freeway, according to the report.
When officers arrived, Tapia was placed in handcuffs and patted down for a firearm, but no firearm was found. Complete article
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Lubbock Police Department arrested a woman Sunday after she threatened to shoot several people during a confrontation at Walmart, according to a Lubbock police report.
Deliza Tapia, 31, was arrested on charges of terroristic threat and public intoxication after an incident at Walmart on 1900 Marsha Sharp Freeway, according to the report.
When officers arrived, Tapia was placed in handcuffs and patted down for a firearm, but no firearm was found. Complete article
Man at Cape Coral Fla. Walmart suspected of using demo cellphone for drug deals 04/08/2022
Cape Coral police are investigating after a man was allegedly found conducting drug deals on a demo cellphone in a Walmart on Wednesday afternoon.
According to a CCPD incident report, the “suspicious circumstance” happened at the store at 1619 Del Prado Blvd. S.
The report states a man entered the store with his own tool kit and selected a shopping cart and began placing items in it.
He then went to the electronics section and began using a demo cellphone for around 20 minutes before he went to the bathroom and returned to do the same thing.
The report says the man used the same cellphone for around two more hours. He was confronted twice by loss prevention before finally fleeing.
An employee confronted the man and removed the demo cellphone permanently from the shelf only to find that the man had left his Facebook Messenger opened to chats about selling drugs. Complete article
Cape Coral police are investigating after a man was allegedly found conducting drug deals on a demo cellphone in a Walmart on Wednesday afternoon.
According to a CCPD incident report, the “suspicious circumstance” happened at the store at 1619 Del Prado Blvd. S.
The report states a man entered the store with his own tool kit and selected a shopping cart and began placing items in it.
He then went to the electronics section and began using a demo cellphone for around 20 minutes before he went to the bathroom and returned to do the same thing.
The report says the man used the same cellphone for around two more hours. He was confronted twice by loss prevention before finally fleeing.
An employee confronted the man and removed the demo cellphone permanently from the shelf only to find that the man had left his Facebook Messenger opened to chats about selling drugs. Complete article
Bicyclist hit by car while crossing street near Walmart in Holly Springs NC 04/09/2022
HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (WNCN) — A bicyclist was taken to a hospital after he was hit by a vehicle in Holly Springs Friday night, officials said.
The incident happened around 10:20 p.m. along N.C. 55 near the Walmart, which is at the corner of South Main Street and N.C. 55, according to a Holly Springs town spokesman Mark Andrews.
A car hit the bicyclist who was crossing N.C. 55 at the time, Andrews said in a statement to CBS 17. The bicyclist was taken to WakeMed in Raleigh for treatment, he said. Complete article
Apex driver charged with DWI after bicyclist seriously injured in Holly Springs crash near Walmart 04/11/2022
HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (WNCN) — A bicyclist was taken to a hospital after he was hit by a vehicle in Holly Springs Friday night, officials said.
The incident happened around 10:20 p.m. along N.C. 55 near the Walmart, which is at the corner of South Main Street and N.C. 55, according to a Holly Springs town spokesman Mark Andrews.
A car hit the bicyclist who was crossing N.C. 55 at the time, Andrews said in a statement to CBS 17. The bicyclist was taken to WakeMed in Raleigh for treatment, he said. Complete article
Apex driver charged with DWI after bicyclist seriously injured in Holly Springs crash near Walmart 04/11/2022
Fire broke out behind a Walmart in Lompoc Ca. 04/10/2022
The Lompoc City Fire Department responded to a blaze that broke out around 3 P.M. behind a Walmart store located on Central Avenue in Lompoc.
Authorities said the fire sparked from a pile of cardboard waiting to be recycled.
Two engines, a rescue crew and the battalion chief responded to the scene.
According to the Lompoc City Fire Department, there was only minor damage to the adjacent structure. Complete article
The Lompoc City Fire Department responded to a blaze that broke out around 3 P.M. behind a Walmart store located on Central Avenue in Lompoc.
Authorities said the fire sparked from a pile of cardboard waiting to be recycled.
Two engines, a rescue crew and the battalion chief responded to the scene.
According to the Lompoc City Fire Department, there was only minor damage to the adjacent structure. Complete article
Walmart Owns Most of the Supermarkets in Mexico 03/30/2022
Walmart Owns Most of the Supermarkets in Mexico
The U.S. and Mexico have influenced each other in many ways over the course of their history, through both the exchange of culture and the cross-border trade of goods and services. One lesser-known area of overlap between the two nations? Supermarket ownership.
This graphic from Latinometrics ranks supermarket popularity in Mexico by tallying the number of locations per chain, and showing who owns those brands.
Mexico’s Relationship with Walmart
When it comes to supermarkets in Mexico, no single company comes close to matching the reach of Walmart. Also the world’s largest company by revenue, Walmart has over 2,700 stores in the country, including chains it owns such as Sam’s Club and Bodega Aurrera. The latter is both the largest supermarket within the Walmart category, and also the most popular in Mexico. Complete article
Walmart Owns Most of the Supermarkets in Mexico
The U.S. and Mexico have influenced each other in many ways over the course of their history, through both the exchange of culture and the cross-border trade of goods and services. One lesser-known area of overlap between the two nations? Supermarket ownership.
This graphic from Latinometrics ranks supermarket popularity in Mexico by tallying the number of locations per chain, and showing who owns those brands.
Mexico’s Relationship with Walmart
When it comes to supermarkets in Mexico, no single company comes close to matching the reach of Walmart. Also the world’s largest company by revenue, Walmart has over 2,700 stores in the country, including chains it owns such as Sam’s Club and Bodega Aurrera. The latter is both the largest supermarket within the Walmart category, and also the most popular in Mexico. Complete article
Walmart, Kohl’s to pay $5.5M over claims about ‘eco-friendly’ rayon textiles 04/08/2022
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart and Kohl’s are paying a combined $5.5 million in settlements after the Federal Trade Commission said they falsely marketed dozens of sheets and other home textile products as made of environmentally friendly bamboo, when they were actually rayon.
Kohl’s agreed to pay $2.5 million and Walmart will pay $3 million in the settlements, which stemmed from an FTC complaint that also included allegations of deceptive environmental claims. The companies touted the “bamboo” textiles as being made in an ecofriendly way, the commission said Friday.
Rayon is a synthetic fiber that is made with plant cellulose, including bamboo, but the FTC noted the process “requires the use of toxic chemicals and results in hazardous pollutants.”
FTC said that both retailers have marketed some of the “bamboo-derived” products as providing general environment benefits, such as being produced “free of harmful chemicals, using clean, non-toxic materials.” Complete article
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart and Kohl’s are paying a combined $5.5 million in settlements after the Federal Trade Commission said they falsely marketed dozens of sheets and other home textile products as made of environmentally friendly bamboo, when they were actually rayon.
Kohl’s agreed to pay $2.5 million and Walmart will pay $3 million in the settlements, which stemmed from an FTC complaint that also included allegations of deceptive environmental claims. The companies touted the “bamboo” textiles as being made in an ecofriendly way, the commission said Friday.
Rayon is a synthetic fiber that is made with plant cellulose, including bamboo, but the FTC noted the process “requires the use of toxic chemicals and results in hazardous pollutants.”
FTC said that both retailers have marketed some of the “bamboo-derived” products as providing general environment benefits, such as being produced “free of harmful chemicals, using clean, non-toxic materials.” Complete article
Rob Walton, Walmart Heir, Reportedly Bidding to Buy Broncos 04/09/2022
Billionaire Rob Walton is reportedly considered the favorite to purchase the NFL's Denver Broncos.
Walton, who is a Walmart heir and worth $70 billion, is expected to submit an opening bid of at least $4 billion before Friday's team-imposed deadline, according to Josh Kosman of the New York Post.
Notably, Walton is cousins with Ann Walton Kroenke, whose husband Stan Kroenke owns the Los Angeles Rams.
Kosman noted that Walton has emerged as the favorite despite the NFL making a significant play to convince Robert F. Smith to buy the franchise.
Smith is the CEO of private equity firm Vista Equity Partners, and he is the richest Black person in the United States. Per Kosman, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft are among those who have spoken to Smith about becoming the NFL's first Black owner. Complete article
Billionaire Rob Walton is reportedly considered the favorite to purchase the NFL's Denver Broncos.
Walton, who is a Walmart heir and worth $70 billion, is expected to submit an opening bid of at least $4 billion before Friday's team-imposed deadline, according to Josh Kosman of the New York Post.
Notably, Walton is cousins with Ann Walton Kroenke, whose husband Stan Kroenke owns the Los Angeles Rams.
Kosman noted that Walton has emerged as the favorite despite the NFL making a significant play to convince Robert F. Smith to buy the franchise.
Smith is the CEO of private equity firm Vista Equity Partners, and he is the richest Black person in the United States. Per Kosman, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft are among those who have spoken to Smith about becoming the NFL's first Black owner. Complete article
Thomaston Maine again rejects Walmart tax cut request 04/07/2022
THOMASTON — The Thomaston Board of Assessors rejected Thursday morning, April 7, a request by Walmart for an abatement that would have cut the giant retailer’s tax bill by more than half.
The Board voted 3-0 to deny the request of Walmart Real Estate Business Trust for an abatement at its retail complex at 55 Thomaston Commons Way. This is the fifth consecutive year that the Board has said no to Walmart’s request.
The latest abatement request was for the town to lower the valuation of its property from nearly $15.5 million to $7.4 million. That would have cut Walmart’s tax bill for 2021-2022 by $174,000.
The Board agreed the company had not provided supporting documentation to supports its contention the property was worth $7.4 million. Complete article
THOMASTON — The Thomaston Board of Assessors rejected Thursday morning, April 7, a request by Walmart for an abatement that would have cut the giant retailer’s tax bill by more than half.
The Board voted 3-0 to deny the request of Walmart Real Estate Business Trust for an abatement at its retail complex at 55 Thomaston Commons Way. This is the fifth consecutive year that the Board has said no to Walmart’s request.
The latest abatement request was for the town to lower the valuation of its property from nearly $15.5 million to $7.4 million. That would have cut Walmart’s tax bill for 2021-2022 by $174,000.
The Board agreed the company had not provided supporting documentation to supports its contention the property was worth $7.4 million. Complete article
Warsaw Man Arrested For Stealing From Ind. Walmart Five Times 04/06/2022
What's happening at the Wichita Falls Tx. Walmart on Lawrence Road? 04/07/2022
CMPD officers won’t be charged in killing of armed Charlotte man at NC Walmart, last Nov. DA says 04/08/2022
Walton family to invest $225 million for fitness, childcare centers on Walmart HQ campus 04/07/2022
Walmart offering truck drivers up to $110,000 per year 04/08/2022
Walmart.com agrees to accept Montana food, cash assistance for online purchases 04/08/2022
Police investigating shooting in Gainesville Ga. Walmart parking lot 04/12/2022
Police said one man was in stable condition Tuesday, April 12, after being shot in the Walmart parking lot on Shallowford Road.
Gainesville Police were on the scene after 5 p.m. Tuesday and asked for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact Hall County dispatch. The non-emergency number is 770-536-8812.
The man shot was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Lt. Kevin Holbrook said one person of interest is in custody after what he described as a domestic incident. Complete article
Police said one man was in stable condition Tuesday, April 12, after being shot in the Walmart parking lot on Shallowford Road.
Gainesville Police were on the scene after 5 p.m. Tuesday and asked for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact Hall County dispatch. The non-emergency number is 770-536-8812.
The man shot was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Lt. Kevin Holbrook said one person of interest is in custody after what he described as a domestic incident. Complete article
DA: Pedestrian struck, killed by pickup truck outside Leominster Mass. Walmart 04/12/2022
LEOMINSTER, MASS. (WHDH) - An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a pickup truck in Leominster on Monday night, officials said.
Emergency crews responding to reports of a crash outside the Walmart on Jungle Road around 7:30 p.m. found a pedestrian who had been struck by a truck, according to the Worcester District Attorney’s Office.
The pedestrian, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver involved in the crash was hospitalized after their truck continued on up a small hill and slammed into a fence. There was no word on their condition. Complete article
LEOMINSTER, MASS. (WHDH) - An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a pickup truck in Leominster on Monday night, officials said.
Emergency crews responding to reports of a crash outside the Walmart on Jungle Road around 7:30 p.m. found a pedestrian who had been struck by a truck, according to the Worcester District Attorney’s Office.
The pedestrian, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver involved in the crash was hospitalized after their truck continued on up a small hill and slammed into a fence. There was no word on their condition. Complete article
Two arrested for robbing elderly couple in Tx. Walmart parking lot armed with a knife 04/11/2022
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mission police arrested a man and woman for an aggravated robbery of an elderly couple that took place in a Walmart parking lot.
Roxanna Hernandez, 32, and Alejandro Gonzalez, 39, were each arrested on two counts of aggravated robbery, according to a press release by Mission PD. Hernandez had an additional charge of child endangerment, for having her children in the vehicle during the course of the robbery.
At 4:21 p.m. on April 9, police were dispatched to a Walmart located at 2410 E. Expressway 83 in regards to a robbery. The release stated that an elderly couple was loading up their vehicle when a man, later identified as Gonzalez, approached the vehicle asking for money.
He then pulled a knife out on the couple and forcefully grabbed the victim’s purse. The female victim fell, and Gonzalez was able to get the purse and jumped into the passenger side of a Green Ford Explorer and fled the scene. Complete article
MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mission police arrested a man and woman for an aggravated robbery of an elderly couple that took place in a Walmart parking lot.
Roxanna Hernandez, 32, and Alejandro Gonzalez, 39, were each arrested on two counts of aggravated robbery, according to a press release by Mission PD. Hernandez had an additional charge of child endangerment, for having her children in the vehicle during the course of the robbery.
At 4:21 p.m. on April 9, police were dispatched to a Walmart located at 2410 E. Expressway 83 in regards to a robbery. The release stated that an elderly couple was loading up their vehicle when a man, later identified as Gonzalez, approached the vehicle asking for money.
He then pulled a knife out on the couple and forcefully grabbed the victim’s purse. The female victim fell, and Gonzalez was able to get the purse and jumped into the passenger side of a Green Ford Explorer and fled the scene. Complete article
Deputies: Man crashes into car, pole after stealing from Geneva NY Walmart 04/12/2022
Canandaigua, N.Y. — A 22-year-old man is facing several charges after deputies say he stole items from a store in Geneva, then crashed into a car while trying to evade them.
The Ontario County Sheriff's Office says DeJohn Butler, 22, who had a 14-year-old passenger in the car, is suspected of stealing from Walmart.
A customer followed them when they left the store. When a deputy came upon them, the driver allegedly sped up and went through a stop sign on North Road at County Road 28, hitting another vehicle. Complete article
Canandaigua, N.Y. — A 22-year-old man is facing several charges after deputies say he stole items from a store in Geneva, then crashed into a car while trying to evade them.
The Ontario County Sheriff's Office says DeJohn Butler, 22, who had a 14-year-old passenger in the car, is suspected of stealing from Walmart.
A customer followed them when they left the store. When a deputy came upon them, the driver allegedly sped up and went through a stop sign on North Road at County Road 28, hitting another vehicle. Complete article
Woman wanted for Nov. Edgewood NM Walmart arson arrested after chase 04/12/2022
EDGEWOOD, N.M. (KRQE) — The Edgewood Police Department says they have arrested a woman faced with federal charges for setting the fire inside the Edgewood Walmart last November. Jessica Campbell was indicted last month for the November 14 fire inside the Walmart.
Campbell decided to test her luck and go back this past Saturday, but Walmart employees called Edgewood Police after she began displaying signs of suspicious activity. “They were called to possible shoplifting so our officers were called to go make contact with the parties there,” said Edgewood Police Interim Chief, David Lovato.
Fire at Edgewood Walmart linked to arson.
Once they arrived on the scene, officers were signaled by a store employee that Campbell and another male suspect had made their way to a black Scion in the parking lot. However, when the officers approached the car, Campbell and the second suspect took off. “The driver of the vehicle got into the driver’s seat and just took off down the road. When officers finally made contact after they fled the scene officers made contact with them down the road at the East Mountain Grill parking lot,” said Lovato. Complete article
EDGEWOOD, N.M. (KRQE) — The Edgewood Police Department says they have arrested a woman faced with federal charges for setting the fire inside the Edgewood Walmart last November. Jessica Campbell was indicted last month for the November 14 fire inside the Walmart.
Campbell decided to test her luck and go back this past Saturday, but Walmart employees called Edgewood Police after she began displaying signs of suspicious activity. “They were called to possible shoplifting so our officers were called to go make contact with the parties there,” said Edgewood Police Interim Chief, David Lovato.
Fire at Edgewood Walmart linked to arson.
Once they arrived on the scene, officers were signaled by a store employee that Campbell and another male suspect had made their way to a black Scion in the parking lot. However, when the officers approached the car, Campbell and the second suspect took off. “The driver of the vehicle got into the driver’s seat and just took off down the road. When officers finally made contact after they fled the scene officers made contact with them down the road at the East Mountain Grill parking lot,” said Lovato. Complete article
DA: Bogus coupons at Monona Wisc. Walmart added up to $20K in illegal discounts 04/12/2022
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Two dollars off a single packet of Kool-Aid. Five dollars off one of those tree-shaped car air fresheners. Those are examples of the counterfeit coupons a 54-year-old woman is accused of trying to use at a Walmart in Monona last year.
When finally confronted about the absurd amounts on the coupons, the Milwaukee woman, who has been identified as Rose Thomas, had a simple explanation: They were from Florida and “Things cost more” in Florida.
That’s the account given in the criminal complaint against Thomas of the moments leading up to her arrest in November on a single count of retail theft.
According to the complaint, Thomas spent nearly three months passing similar bogus coupons at that Walmart and walking away with tens of thousands of dollars of merchandise after paying just a small fraction of that amount. Over the course of 13 visits, starting last August, Thomas allegedly spent just over $1,000 dollars, but took home more than $22,000 worth of merchandise. Complete article
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Two dollars off a single packet of Kool-Aid. Five dollars off one of those tree-shaped car air fresheners. Those are examples of the counterfeit coupons a 54-year-old woman is accused of trying to use at a Walmart in Monona last year.
When finally confronted about the absurd amounts on the coupons, the Milwaukee woman, who has been identified as Rose Thomas, had a simple explanation: They were from Florida and “Things cost more” in Florida.
That’s the account given in the criminal complaint against Thomas of the moments leading up to her arrest in November on a single count of retail theft.
According to the complaint, Thomas spent nearly three months passing similar bogus coupons at that Walmart and walking away with tens of thousands of dollars of merchandise after paying just a small fraction of that amount. Over the course of 13 visits, starting last August, Thomas allegedly spent just over $1,000 dollars, but took home more than $22,000 worth of merchandise. Complete article
Portage Ind. Walmart employee nabbed 2 years after alleged theft, police say 04/13/2022
PORTAGE — Nearly two years after being being accused of stealing while on the job at the local Walmart store, a 38-year-old Portage man has been taken into custody on a theft charge, Portage police say.
Police said they responded to an anonymous tip shortly before 5:30 p.m. Saturday and located the accused, Thomas Richel, in the 800 block of Camelot Manor.
"Thomas advised he knew about the warrant," police said.
The accusation against him goes back to May 16, 2020 when a loss prevention officer at Walmart reported to police that Richel was caught by a surveillance camera stealing several items while on the job when the store was closed, according to the incident report. ....
Police said he is accused of taking $154 in merchandise and only paying $21. Complete article
PORTAGE — Nearly two years after being being accused of stealing while on the job at the local Walmart store, a 38-year-old Portage man has been taken into custody on a theft charge, Portage police say.
Police said they responded to an anonymous tip shortly before 5:30 p.m. Saturday and located the accused, Thomas Richel, in the 800 block of Camelot Manor.
"Thomas advised he knew about the warrant," police said.
The accusation against him goes back to May 16, 2020 when a loss prevention officer at Walmart reported to police that Richel was caught by a surveillance camera stealing several items while on the job when the store was closed, according to the incident report. ....
Police said he is accused of taking $154 in merchandise and only paying $21. Complete article
PayPal Exec John Rainey Named Next Walmart CFO 04/12/2022
Walmart Inc. of Bentonville on Tuesday announced that PayPal executive John Rainey is joining the retail giant as its next CFO and executive vice president.
Rainey held the CFO title at PayPal and also led its global customer operations team. Walmart President & CEO Doug McMillon said Rainey has a record of "leading change at scale in customer service organizations innovating in their fields."
"I'm confident that John's mix of financial and digital acumen, coupled with his experience leading finance in complex, highly competitive industries, will help us deliver for our customers and shareholders as we continue to transform our company," McMillon said in a news release. Complete article
Walmart Inc. of Bentonville on Tuesday announced that PayPal executive John Rainey is joining the retail giant as its next CFO and executive vice president.
Rainey held the CFO title at PayPal and also led its global customer operations team. Walmart President & CEO Doug McMillon said Rainey has a record of "leading change at scale in customer service organizations innovating in their fields."
"I'm confident that John's mix of financial and digital acumen, coupled with his experience leading finance in complex, highly competitive industries, will help us deliver for our customers and shareholders as we continue to transform our company," McMillon said in a news release. Complete article
Woodstock Va. Walmart employee goes viral for closing time songs 04/08/2022
Shoplifting at La. Wal-Mart lands Monroe woman in jail for drug charges, possessed nearly 40 Xanax pills 04/08/2022
Breaking: Suspected child molester arrested in Ga. Walmart Parking lot 04/08/2022
Lizard Goes To Tenn. Walmart With His Mom | The Dodo Soulmates 04/10/2022
Police: Man with trespass warning returns to Tx. Walmart, steals items 04/10/2022
Thieves walk away with $2,000 worth of items from Fla. Walmart 04/11/2022
DELAYS EXPECTED NEAR PA. WALMART IN ROUTE 286/422 PROJECT AREA 04/12/2022
Ross County – Two People in Motorized Scooters Attempt Theft at Ohio Walmart, but Weren’t Able to Roll Away 04/14/2022
CHILLICOTHE – Two elderly people were charged with theft and one with resisting arrests after an attempted theft of items from the Chillicothe Walmart.
According to the Chillicothe Police department on 4/13/22, they were dispatched to Walmart on River Trace lane. Where loss prevention had two people both in motorized shopping carts detained.
According to the report the elderly couple had used the self check out to cash out their items, during the transactions it was seen on video that the 66-year-old man and the 71-year-old female were not scanning items but putting them into the cart. They also asked the employee to void several items they did not want to pay for, then they attempted to leave. Loss prevention stopped them on the way out and escorted them into the office. The elderly couple paid 3.98 cents and the total cost of all the items in the cart was 427.34. Complete article
CHILLICOTHE – Two elderly people were charged with theft and one with resisting arrests after an attempted theft of items from the Chillicothe Walmart.
According to the Chillicothe Police department on 4/13/22, they were dispatched to Walmart on River Trace lane. Where loss prevention had two people both in motorized shopping carts detained.
According to the report the elderly couple had used the self check out to cash out their items, during the transactions it was seen on video that the 66-year-old man and the 71-year-old female were not scanning items but putting them into the cart. They also asked the employee to void several items they did not want to pay for, then they attempted to leave. Loss prevention stopped them on the way out and escorted them into the office. The elderly couple paid 3.98 cents and the total cost of all the items in the cart was 427.34. Complete article
Employee’s widow can sue Walmart for life insurance benefits - 6th Circ 04/13/2022
A federal appeals court on Tuesday revived much of lawsuit by a Walmart greeter’s widow who blames the mega-retailer for the cancelation of her husband’s life insurance policy and for overcharging him for disability insurance premiums.
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said a lower court erred in dismissing Ruth Mae Chelf’s claims for breach of fiduciary duty based on the “ministerial function” exception to ERISA, the federal law governing employee benefit plans.
That defense was unavailable to Walmart because it protects only those “who have no power to make any decisions as to plan policy, interpretations, practices or procedures” from being held to the high standard of care required of fiduciaries, Circuit Judge Jane B. Stranch wrote for the appeals court. Complete article
A federal appeals court on Tuesday revived much of lawsuit by a Walmart greeter’s widow who blames the mega-retailer for the cancelation of her husband’s life insurance policy and for overcharging him for disability insurance premiums.
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said a lower court erred in dismissing Ruth Mae Chelf’s claims for breach of fiduciary duty based on the “ministerial function” exception to ERISA, the federal law governing employee benefit plans.
That defense was unavailable to Walmart because it protects only those “who have no power to make any decisions as to plan policy, interpretations, practices or procedures” from being held to the high standard of care required of fiduciaries, Circuit Judge Jane B. Stranch wrote for the appeals court. Complete article
Walmart limits baby formula purchases Target, CVS, Kroger, Walgreens also have caps 04/14/2022
Walmart and Target, as well as major drug store chains CVS and Walgreens, are limiting the amount of baby formula that can be purchased at one time due to ongoing shortages, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
A spokesperson for Walmart told the Journal shoppers are now only allowed to buy five containers of formula each day in stores. There doesn’t appear to be limits on purchases make on Walmart’s online marketplace, however. The in-store limits come at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Target also has restrictions in place but didn’t confirm the exact number. Online purchases appear to be capped at four items. That number also appears to be the limits at Kroger, though its limits have not been announced. Complete article
Walmart and Target, as well as major drug store chains CVS and Walgreens, are limiting the amount of baby formula that can be purchased at one time due to ongoing shortages, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
A spokesperson for Walmart told the Journal shoppers are now only allowed to buy five containers of formula each day in stores. There doesn’t appear to be limits on purchases make on Walmart’s online marketplace, however. The in-store limits come at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Target also has restrictions in place but didn’t confirm the exact number. Online purchases appear to be capped at four items. That number also appears to be the limits at Kroger, though its limits have not been announced. Complete article
Teenager arrested for Greece NY Walmart parking lot shootout last Feb. 04/11/2022
2 wanted for shoplifting at Gosford Road Bakersfield Ca. Walmart: police 04/12/2022
Suspect sought in Tx. Walmart theft 04/12/2022
Police looking for woman accused tricking 84-year-old woman, stealing her wallet in Ohio Walmart 04/13/2022
Walmart D.C. employees accused of stealing iPhones waive hearings 04/13/2022 According to the affidavits of probable cause, on Oct. 31, state police met with the manager of the Walmart Distribution Center who said several stores reported they were not receiving their shipments of iPhones.
Former Walmart exec and Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot shares her insights 04/13/2022 What’s the common trait among leaderswho are wildly successful? VermontBiz "Quitters Never Win and Winners Never Quit"
Alleged purse thief caught on surveillance video at Pa. Wal-Mart 04/13/2022
Woman charged after causing scene at Walmart parking lot 04/13/2022
SOMERS — An Arlington Heights, Ill., woman faces numerous charges in Kenosha County Circuit Court after allegedly causing a scene in a Walmart parking lot Tuesday.
Karen A. Kline, 52, was charged with felonies of calling 911 with false emergencies and possession of narcotics, along with misdemeanors of resisting an officer, disorderly conduct, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to Walmart, 3500 Brumback Blvd., on Tuesday for a woman who allegedly called 911. When the dispatcher attempted to get more information from the woman she reportedly said that they should know where she is.
A sheriff’s deputy who arrived at the Walmart parking lot reportedly observed a silver Toyota bearing an Illinois license plate parked in front of the Walmart doors.
In the driver’s seat of the vehicle was a female, later identified as Kline, who was reportedly shouting and honking her horn while blasting an anti-police song by rap group N.W.A. on her stereo with the windows down. Complete article
SOMERS — An Arlington Heights, Ill., woman faces numerous charges in Kenosha County Circuit Court after allegedly causing a scene in a Walmart parking lot Tuesday.
Karen A. Kline, 52, was charged with felonies of calling 911 with false emergencies and possession of narcotics, along with misdemeanors of resisting an officer, disorderly conduct, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to Walmart, 3500 Brumback Blvd., on Tuesday for a woman who allegedly called 911. When the dispatcher attempted to get more information from the woman she reportedly said that they should know where she is.
A sheriff’s deputy who arrived at the Walmart parking lot reportedly observed a silver Toyota bearing an Illinois license plate parked in front of the Walmart doors.
In the driver’s seat of the vehicle was a female, later identified as Kline, who was reportedly shouting and honking her horn while blasting an anti-police song by rap group N.W.A. on her stereo with the windows down. Complete article
‘Never been so embarrassed’: Woman accused of stealing from Walmart in viral TikTok 04/15/2022
A woman claims that Walmart employees accused her of stealing and went through her entire cart, which she says gave her “a full-blown panic attack and have never been so embarrassed in my life.”
Heather Hookss uploaded the first recording to TikTok on April 13. In the clip, two Walmart employees go through her cart and cross-reference her receipt to see if it was paid for.
The text overlay reads: “Never been so embarrassed. I use Walmart all the time for my food and cakes. Forced me back through Walmart to check my receipt. Put my food on the floor.” “You guys treat everybody like this?” asks Hooks.
“Ma’am we’ve treated you with utmost respect,” the male employee replies.
“You dragged me through Walmart like I stole and you told me to go in the room and give her my ID,” says Hooks. Complete article
SHOP HORROR I was accused of stealing in Walmart due to a cashier’s simple mistake – it was the most embarrassing day of my life 04/18/2022 Hookss said in a follow-up video that she had to grab a cashier's gun and scan her items as "no one is a cashier or ringing anyone up," and there was "nowhere to even stand in line."
"I spend hundreds of dollars at this store, a week," Hookss said.
In the follow-up video, Hookss wrote: "We all keep spending money with these big corporations and don't care how they treat us. They expect people to ring themselves up while all their money is profit."
A woman claims that Walmart employees accused her of stealing and went through her entire cart, which she says gave her “a full-blown panic attack and have never been so embarrassed in my life.”
Heather Hookss uploaded the first recording to TikTok on April 13. In the clip, two Walmart employees go through her cart and cross-reference her receipt to see if it was paid for.
The text overlay reads: “Never been so embarrassed. I use Walmart all the time for my food and cakes. Forced me back through Walmart to check my receipt. Put my food on the floor.” “You guys treat everybody like this?” asks Hooks.
“Ma’am we’ve treated you with utmost respect,” the male employee replies.
“You dragged me through Walmart like I stole and you told me to go in the room and give her my ID,” says Hooks. Complete article
SHOP HORROR I was accused of stealing in Walmart due to a cashier’s simple mistake – it was the most embarrassing day of my life 04/18/2022 Hookss said in a follow-up video that she had to grab a cashier's gun and scan her items as "no one is a cashier or ringing anyone up," and there was "nowhere to even stand in line."
"I spend hundreds of dollars at this store, a week," Hookss said.
In the follow-up video, Hookss wrote: "We all keep spending money with these big corporations and don't care how they treat us. They expect people to ring themselves up while all their money is profit."
How Can Milk Haulers Compete with Walmart? 04/14/2022
Companies are wondering how they can compete with the recent announcement by Walmart, sharing that it’s upping starting annual salaries for the company’s truck drivers to around $100,000.
According to Brandon Johnson, president and chief vision officer for Liquid Freight, some milk haulers already make that amount.
“Just last weekend, I was speaking with two different owners of milk hauling companies and asked them if they had any drivers that grossed more than $100,000,” Johnson says. “They both did have drivers that made that amount last year and are on track to do the same in 2022. To me, this means milk hauling company owners are already working to maintain competitive wages.” Complete article
Companies are wondering how they can compete with the recent announcement by Walmart, sharing that it’s upping starting annual salaries for the company’s truck drivers to around $100,000.
According to Brandon Johnson, president and chief vision officer for Liquid Freight, some milk haulers already make that amount.
“Just last weekend, I was speaking with two different owners of milk hauling companies and asked them if they had any drivers that grossed more than $100,000,” Johnson says. “They both did have drivers that made that amount last year and are on track to do the same in 2022. To me, this means milk hauling company owners are already working to maintain competitive wages.” Complete article
Walmart and Walgreens Are Under Fire for Selling Lidocaine Patches to Shoppers 04/14/2022
Shoppers are suing Walmart and Walgreens for the lidocaine patches they sell, Top Class Actions reported on April 13. According to the legal news outlet, two twin class action lawsuits were filed in New York federal court on April 11, accusing the retailers of violating state and federal consumer laws in relation to this product. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic medicine that is meant to control, prevent, and relieve pain through numbness, according to the Mayo Clinic.
A spokesperson for Walgreens told Best Life that the company does not "comment on pending litigation," while a Walmart spokesperson said that they will "review the complaint once we are served and will respond as appropriate in Court."
"We expect our suppliers to provide products that comply with all applicable laws, including labeling," Walmart spokesperson Randy Hargrove added.
Shoppers say the retailers are falsely marketing their patches. Complete article
Shoppers are suing Walmart and Walgreens for the lidocaine patches they sell, Top Class Actions reported on April 13. According to the legal news outlet, two twin class action lawsuits were filed in New York federal court on April 11, accusing the retailers of violating state and federal consumer laws in relation to this product. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic medicine that is meant to control, prevent, and relieve pain through numbness, according to the Mayo Clinic.
A spokesperson for Walgreens told Best Life that the company does not "comment on pending litigation," while a Walmart spokesperson said that they will "review the complaint once we are served and will respond as appropriate in Court."
"We expect our suppliers to provide products that comply with all applicable laws, including labeling," Walmart spokesperson Randy Hargrove added.
Shoppers say the retailers are falsely marketing their patches. Complete article
Stan Kroenke, Walmart heiress wife rank among top 400 U.S. income earners, ProPublica reports 04/15/2022
ST. LOUIS — Stan Kroenke and his wife, Ann Walton Kroenke, are among the 400 top income earners in the U.S., according to IRS files obtained and analyzed by nonprofit news organization ProPublica.
He has built a real estate and sports empire, which includes ownership of the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and the NFL team he moved out of St. Louis, the Los Angeles Rams. She is an heiress to the Walmart fortune. Complete article
America’s Highest Earners And Their Taxes Revealed 04/13/2022
ST. LOUIS — Stan Kroenke and his wife, Ann Walton Kroenke, are among the 400 top income earners in the U.S., according to IRS files obtained and analyzed by nonprofit news organization ProPublica.
He has built a real estate and sports empire, which includes ownership of the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and the NFL team he moved out of St. Louis, the Los Angeles Rams. She is an heiress to the Walmart fortune. Complete article
America’s Highest Earners And Their Taxes Revealed 04/13/2022
Seymour Ind. Walmart has first female store manager 04/13/2022
MSP: Cadillac Man Charged for Stealing $560 Worth of Items from Mich. Walmart 04/15/2022
Bomb threat at NY Walmart in Crossgates Commons 04/15/2022
Walmart Cleared Of Infringing Animal Harness Patent, For Now 04/14/2022 By Britain Eakin (April 14, 2022, 5:45 PM EDT) -- A California judge has dismissed claims that seven dog harnesses Walmart sells infringe an inventor's patent for an animal harness, but is giving the inventor another shot to amend the complaint. In an order handed down Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Mark C. Scarsi held that Rachel Yates' first amended complaint wasn't specific enough to state a claim for infringement and gave the inventor two weeks to file a second amended complaint, saying failure to meet that deadline would forfeit her right to do so. Judge Scarsi said there was only one paragraph in the complaint linking Walmart's allegedly infringing dog harnesses...
US consumers spend ten times more on groceries at Walmart than Amazon 04/1/2022
Man Accused of Stabbing Walmart Employee in Hartford Conn. 04/16/2022
Police have arrested a man who is accused of stabbing a Walmart employee in Hartford on Saturday night.
Officers were called to the Walmart on Flatbush Avenue around 9:20 p.m. after getting a report of an active stabbing.
While police were responding, dispatchers said they learned that one person was stabbed in the stomach and employees were holding the suspect on the ground. The suspect was still in possession of the knife, they added.
Once police were at the scene, they said they removed the knife from the suspect, later identified as 31-year-old Ruben Soto, of Hartford, and took him into custody without further incident. He was taken to the hospital to be treated. Complete article
Police have arrested a man who is accused of stabbing a Walmart employee in Hartford on Saturday night.
Officers were called to the Walmart on Flatbush Avenue around 9:20 p.m. after getting a report of an active stabbing.
While police were responding, dispatchers said they learned that one person was stabbed in the stomach and employees were holding the suspect on the ground. The suspect was still in possession of the knife, they added.
Once police were at the scene, they said they removed the knife from the suspect, later identified as 31-year-old Ruben Soto, of Hartford, and took him into custody without further incident. He was taken to the hospital to be treated. Complete article
Two suspects steal $1,300 in electronics from Southpark Va. Walmart, pepper spray employee 04/18/2022
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Chesterfield and Colonial Heights Crime Solvers are seeking the public’s help with identifying two suspects who stole over a thousand dollars worth of merchandise from the Southpark Boulevard Walmart.
On March 19, at 5:21 p.m., a male and female suspect entered the Colonial Heights Walmart at 671 Southpark Boulevard and concealed several items, according to police. The items included computers and electronics valued to be over $1,300.
As the suspects were exiting the store, the Loss Prevention Officer attempted to stop them — but was ultimately pepper sprayed by the female suspect. Complete article
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Chesterfield and Colonial Heights Crime Solvers are seeking the public’s help with identifying two suspects who stole over a thousand dollars worth of merchandise from the Southpark Boulevard Walmart.
On March 19, at 5:21 p.m., a male and female suspect entered the Colonial Heights Walmart at 671 Southpark Boulevard and concealed several items, according to police. The items included computers and electronics valued to be over $1,300.
As the suspects were exiting the store, the Loss Prevention Officer attempted to stop them — but was ultimately pepper sprayed by the female suspect. Complete article
Man charged for staging fake abduction of friend at Walmart in Snyder County Pa. 04/16/2022
Hummels Wharf, Pa. -- Police didn't find a staged abduction gag at a Walmart store funny. The man who planned the abduction of his friend for a bachelor party is now facing disorderly conduct charges.
Police said the time units took to respond to the store on N. Susquehanna Trail in Monroe Township and investigate caused a delay in other dispatch calls to law enforcement evening of April 15.
Christopher Guffey, 31, of Winfield, went to the store shortly after 7:30 p.m. in a van with several others. When they arrived, they found their friend and placed a bag over his head. The men then pulled their friend into the van in a forceful manner causing immediate alarm for customers in the area, according to a report from PSP Selinsgrove. Complete article
Hummels Wharf, Pa. -- Police didn't find a staged abduction gag at a Walmart store funny. The man who planned the abduction of his friend for a bachelor party is now facing disorderly conduct charges.
Police said the time units took to respond to the store on N. Susquehanna Trail in Monroe Township and investigate caused a delay in other dispatch calls to law enforcement evening of April 15.
Christopher Guffey, 31, of Winfield, went to the store shortly after 7:30 p.m. in a van with several others. When they arrived, they found their friend and placed a bag over his head. The men then pulled their friend into the van in a forceful manner causing immediate alarm for customers in the area, according to a report from PSP Selinsgrove. Complete article
Charges upheld for man found with drugs in Hawaii Walmart parking lot 04/15/2022
Bomb threat at Albany NY Walmart used spoofed number from airport 04/15/2022
Galesburg man in custody for alleged jewelry theft from Ill. Walmart 04/14/2022 A Galesburg man was taken into custody Thursday morning on multiple felony charges related to a jewelry theft at Walmart earlier ...
Lady owes me an apology after confiscating my parking spot at Fla. Walmart 04/16/2022
Walmart Wants Mint Fudge Cookies False Ad Suit Tossed 04/15/2022 By Mike Curley (April 15, 2022, 5:46 PM EDT) -- Walmart Inc. on Friday asked an Illinois federal court to throw out a proposed class suit alleging its mint fudge cookies are misleadingly labeled to deceive consumers into thinking they contain actual mint and milk and butter, saying the name of the product refers to its flavors, not to the ingredients. In the motion to dismiss, Walmart slammed the claims from named plaintiff Eugene DeMaso as fatally defective, likening them to a number of suits filed by the same counsel involving other ingredients, like vanilla, which have already been dismissed. While the suit, filed in November, alleges that the retailer's Great Value...
Police: Man with trespass warning returns to Walmart, arrested for stealing two Sprite cans 04/16/2022
Police ask for public's help identifying accused SC Walmart shoplifter 04/18/2022
Ohio Walmart Theft and Drugs Sends Local Woman Back to Jail Again 04/17/2022
Walmart Route 59 Burglar Faces Felonies: Joliet Ill. Police 04/18/2022
5 teen boys charged following carjacking at Newport News Va. Walmart 04/18/2022
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Five teen boys have been charged in a carjacking investigation.
On April 16, around 1:24 p.m., Newport News Police responded to Walmart, in the 12400 block of Jefferson Avenue, in reference to a reported carjacking.
When officers arrived they found the victim, a 51-year-old woman. She told police that she was sitting inside the vehicle when an unknown man opened the door, brandished a firearm, and demanded she get out of the vehicle. A second man then approached the vehicle and demanded she get out. The woman complied, and the suspects drove away in her vehicle. No injuries were reported. Complete article
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Five teen boys have been charged in a carjacking investigation.
On April 16, around 1:24 p.m., Newport News Police responded to Walmart, in the 12400 block of Jefferson Avenue, in reference to a reported carjacking.
When officers arrived they found the victim, a 51-year-old woman. She told police that she was sitting inside the vehicle when an unknown man opened the door, brandished a firearm, and demanded she get out of the vehicle. A second man then approached the vehicle and demanded she get out. The woman complied, and the suspects drove away in her vehicle. No injuries were reported. Complete article
Man uses box cutter to threaten Walmart employee: Mayfield Heights Ohio Police Blotter 04/18/2022
Robbery: Mayfield Road
A man was said to have displayed a box cutter April 8 while threatening a Walmart employee who was trying to prevent him from leaving the store with a stolen TV.
The registration on his vehicle helped lead to his identification as a 51-year-old Euclid man. A warrant for felony aggravated robbery was entered for his arrest. Complete article
Robbery: Mayfield Road
A man was said to have displayed a box cutter April 8 while threatening a Walmart employee who was trying to prevent him from leaving the store with a stolen TV.
The registration on his vehicle helped lead to his identification as a 51-year-old Euclid man. A warrant for felony aggravated robbery was entered for his arrest. Complete article
Fire investigation at east Las Vegas valley Nevada Walmart 04/18/2022
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Clark County Fire Department responded to a fire outside of a Walmart on the east side of the valley around 4:30 Monday afternoon.
The incident took place on Monday afternoon, at 3075 East Tropicana Avenue, near McLeod Drive.
CCFD tells 8 News Now the fire involved tractor-trailers and cardboard boxes behind the building and no injuries were reported. Walmart was evacuated as a priority during the investigation and no significant structural damage was reported.
The cause of the fire has been determined accidental by Clark County Fire Department investigators. Complete article
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Clark County Fire Department responded to a fire outside of a Walmart on the east side of the valley around 4:30 Monday afternoon.
The incident took place on Monday afternoon, at 3075 East Tropicana Avenue, near McLeod Drive.
CCFD tells 8 News Now the fire involved tractor-trailers and cardboard boxes behind the building and no injuries were reported. Walmart was evacuated as a priority during the investigation and no significant structural damage was reported.
The cause of the fire has been determined accidental by Clark County Fire Department investigators. Complete article
Python found at Bloomington Ind. Walmart 04/19/2022
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — In the latest installment of “Wild Things to Happen at a Walmart,” a customer in Bloomington spotted a python while perusing the aisles.
According to the City of Bloomington Animal Care and Control, the shopper was browsing items on April 11 when she noticed the python’s scaly pattern tucked under a shelf. Being a reptile owner herself, she immediately investigated and brought the snake to the animal shelter when it opened the next day.
The python, named Wolverine, is officially off his stray hold and is now in the market for a forever home, animal control said. Complete article
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — In the latest installment of “Wild Things to Happen at a Walmart,” a customer in Bloomington spotted a python while perusing the aisles.
According to the City of Bloomington Animal Care and Control, the shopper was browsing items on April 11 when she noticed the python’s scaly pattern tucked under a shelf. Being a reptile owner herself, she immediately investigated and brought the snake to the animal shelter when it opened the next day.
The python, named Wolverine, is officially off his stray hold and is now in the market for a forever home, animal control said. Complete article
CPD: Chattanooga Tenn. Deputy Administrator arrested for stealing steaks from Walmart 04/19/2022
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga's Deputy Administrator of Community Development Erskine Oglesby was arrested Tuesday by CPD for stealing steaks from Walmart, according to a court document.
A release from the city says Oglesby has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
According to the court document, Oglesby went into the Walmart on Cummings Highway February 11th for steaks.
The document says he took two packages of steak to self checkout, only scanned one, and put both in the bag. The steak was worth $12.47. Complete article
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga's Deputy Administrator of Community Development Erskine Oglesby was arrested Tuesday by CPD for stealing steaks from Walmart, according to a court document.
A release from the city says Oglesby has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
According to the court document, Oglesby went into the Walmart on Cummings Highway February 11th for steaks.
The document says he took two packages of steak to self checkout, only scanned one, and put both in the bag. The steak was worth $12.47. Complete article
Police investigating assault of teen with special needs at CNY Walmart 04/20/2022
Auburn, NY- Auburn city police are looking for the man who punched a 19-year-old with special needs at Walmart last weekend, police said.
Adam Wrana, father of the teen, said his son was with his in-laws and two stepsisters at Walmart when the assault occurred. Denzel, his son, has special needs and epilepsy, his dad said. His son has two black eyes and is awaiting further evaluation of his head injury, his dad said.
Auburn police Chief James T. Slayton told syracuse.com | The Post-Standard Slayton the teen was tossing quarters to his sister when a male walked in, pushed the teen against the wall and punched him.
“It’s just sickening,’' Wrana said “My son keeps to himself. He was just playing around tossing quarters to my stepdaughter, who is 10, when this happened.” Complete article
Auburn, NY- Auburn city police are looking for the man who punched a 19-year-old with special needs at Walmart last weekend, police said.
Adam Wrana, father of the teen, said his son was with his in-laws and two stepsisters at Walmart when the assault occurred. Denzel, his son, has special needs and epilepsy, his dad said. His son has two black eyes and is awaiting further evaluation of his head injury, his dad said.
Auburn police Chief James T. Slayton told syracuse.com | The Post-Standard Slayton the teen was tossing quarters to his sister when a male walked in, pushed the teen against the wall and punched him.
“It’s just sickening,’' Wrana said “My son keeps to himself. He was just playing around tossing quarters to my stepdaughter, who is 10, when this happened.” Complete article
If You Steal The Self-checkout Scanner From NY Walmart, The Security Won't Sound Off 04/19/2022
Ironically, when you go through the doors of a store, the security sensors will go off even when you paid for everything. It's embarrassing. It's a scene and nobody wants to go through all of the hassles.
But, if you accidentally (or I guess if you take it on purpose you would be a weirdo) the security sensors will not go off.
This happened to me in Lancaster. I accidentally took the self-checkout scanner and brought it home with me. What a hassle. Complete article
Ironically, when you go through the doors of a store, the security sensors will go off even when you paid for everything. It's embarrassing. It's a scene and nobody wants to go through all of the hassles.
But, if you accidentally (or I guess if you take it on purpose you would be a weirdo) the security sensors will not go off.
This happened to me in Lancaster. I accidentally took the self-checkout scanner and brought it home with me. What a hassle. Complete article
29 Things You Should Never Buy at Walmart 04/16/2022
Over six decades years, Walmart Inc. has gone from one humble discount store in Bentonville, Arkansas, to a $555-billion-a-year retail behemoth. By comparison, the world’s largest retailer beats mighty Amazon Inc. in annual global retail sales by more than $200 billion. .....
To determine the products that you are better served buying elsewhere than Walmart, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed articles on the subject appearing on MoneyWise, Reader’s Digest, BestLife, Consumer Reports, Business Insider, CheatSheet, and Alot Living. The list’s overall message can be summed up with the idiom “You get what you pay for.”
1. Televisions
> Reason to shop elsewhere: Uneven quality
2. Major appliances
> Reason to shop elsewhere: Small selection and more expensive Complete article
Groceries You Should Never Buy at Walmart 04/18/2022
Over six decades years, Walmart Inc. has gone from one humble discount store in Bentonville, Arkansas, to a $555-billion-a-year retail behemoth. By comparison, the world’s largest retailer beats mighty Amazon Inc. in annual global retail sales by more than $200 billion. .....
To determine the products that you are better served buying elsewhere than Walmart, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed articles on the subject appearing on MoneyWise, Reader’s Digest, BestLife, Consumer Reports, Business Insider, CheatSheet, and Alot Living. The list’s overall message can be summed up with the idiom “You get what you pay for.”
1. Televisions
> Reason to shop elsewhere: Uneven quality
2. Major appliances
> Reason to shop elsewhere: Small selection and more expensive Complete article
Groceries You Should Never Buy at Walmart 04/18/2022
Thief steals $1,400 worth of merchandise from Fla. Walmart 04/19/2022
Walmart will close its Mayfield Heights store in May; 2nd Ohio store closing this year 04/19/2022
Guilford Conn. Walmart Closing By May 20, Corporate Office Confirmed 04/19/2022
Plug Supplies Walmart with Green Hydrogen to Fuel Retailer’s Fleet of Material Handling Lift Trucks 04/19/2022
Walton kin buying Walmart properties 04/19/2022
Woman to see 18 months for pepper spraying people at Bismarck ND Walmart last Oct. 04/18/2022
Alleged Pa. Walmart thief waives preliminary hearing 04/19/2022 Allegedly stole computers with employee accomplice last month
Cape Cod man accused of pointing gun at Mass. Walmart customers 04/21/2022
PLYMOUTH, MASS. (WHDH) - A Cape Cod man was arrested after police say he pointed a gun at customers at a Walmart over Patriots’ Day weekend.
Celso Lopes, 42, of Sandwich, is facing charges including two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, and breach of the peace while armed, according to the Plymouth Police Department.
Officers responding to a report of a man pointing a handgun at people at a Walmart in Plymouth identified Lopes as the suspect, disarmed him, and took him into custody, police said. Complete article
PLYMOUTH, MASS. (WHDH) - A Cape Cod man was arrested after police say he pointed a gun at customers at a Walmart over Patriots’ Day weekend.
Celso Lopes, 42, of Sandwich, is facing charges including two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, and breach of the peace while armed, according to the Plymouth Police Department.
Officers responding to a report of a man pointing a handgun at people at a Walmart in Plymouth identified Lopes as the suspect, disarmed him, and took him into custody, police said. Complete article
Thousands of dollars stolen in Conn. Walmart money order scam: Waterford police 04/21/2022
WATERFORD, Conn. — Waterford police are searching for two people who have allegedly stolen thousands of dollars in money orders from several Walmart stores across Connecticut.
The pair hit the Waterford Walmart on Saturday where they purchased five, $1,000 money orders, according to police. They used distraction and manipulation techniques to only pay for two of the $1,000 money orders, stealing $3,000, police said.
Officials believe that the two individuals have done the same scam at least four other times at other Walmart stores across the state. Complete article
WATERFORD, Conn. — Waterford police are searching for two people who have allegedly stolen thousands of dollars in money orders from several Walmart stores across Connecticut.
The pair hit the Waterford Walmart on Saturday where they purchased five, $1,000 money orders, according to police. They used distraction and manipulation techniques to only pay for two of the $1,000 money orders, stealing $3,000, police said.
Officials believe that the two individuals have done the same scam at least four other times at other Walmart stores across the state. Complete article
Good Samaritan helps police locate Blair County Pa. Walmart shoplifting trio 04/21/2022 The story of a Good Samaritan was about a poor person helping another poor person after he was robbed and ignored by the rich, not someone who helps protect the property of the rich. The media now even uses this phrase for vigilantes that use violence against petty shoplifters as well.
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ)– Three people face charges for shoplifting $483 worth of merchandise from a Walmart in Blair County in February.
On Feb. 18 Freedom Township Police arrived at the Walmart, located at 200 Commerce Drive in Duncansville, after an employee reported that four people had just shoplifted. Police arrived at the Walmart and as they were looking for the individuals in the area, a good Samaritan told police that they drove towards I-99 in a Ford SUV and also gave the license plate number, according to a criminal complaint.
After finding an empty shopping cart along the highway, police spoke with the employee and learned that two carts were involved in the incident. One was stolen from the store and the other was still sitting inside the store with over $1,600 worth of items. Complete article
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ)– Three people face charges for shoplifting $483 worth of merchandise from a Walmart in Blair County in February.
On Feb. 18 Freedom Township Police arrived at the Walmart, located at 200 Commerce Drive in Duncansville, after an employee reported that four people had just shoplifted. Police arrived at the Walmart and as they were looking for the individuals in the area, a good Samaritan told police that they drove towards I-99 in a Ford SUV and also gave the license plate number, according to a criminal complaint.
After finding an empty shopping cart along the highway, police spoke with the employee and learned that two carts were involved in the incident. One was stolen from the store and the other was still sitting inside the store with over $1,600 worth of items. Complete article
Charlotte NC-Area Walmarts Fined Over $22k For Excessive Price-Scanner Overcharges 04/21/2022
Several Charlotte-Area Walmart stores have just been fined over $22,000 by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Standards Division Measurement Section (NCDA&CSSDMS).
According to a press release from the NCDA&CSSDMS, 3 Walmart locations in Mecklenburg County and 1 Walmart location in Gaston County were found to have significantly high overcharge error rates for common items.
“As many stores continue to suffer from staffing shortages due to the pandemic, our Standards Division has seen a significant increase in stores with price scanner errors,” noted Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “It is always a good practice for consumers to check their receipts as well as the price on the shelf to make sure that they are paying the correct amount.” Complete article
Several Charlotte-Area Walmart stores have just been fined over $22,000 by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Standards Division Measurement Section (NCDA&CSSDMS).
According to a press release from the NCDA&CSSDMS, 3 Walmart locations in Mecklenburg County and 1 Walmart location in Gaston County were found to have significantly high overcharge error rates for common items.
“As many stores continue to suffer from staffing shortages due to the pandemic, our Standards Division has seen a significant increase in stores with price scanner errors,” noted Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “It is always a good practice for consumers to check their receipts as well as the price on the shelf to make sure that they are paying the correct amount.” Complete article
A 16-year former Wisc. Walmart employee with Down syndrome was awarded $300,000 after being fired. Now, Walmart is seeking a new trial. 04/21/2022
Walmart is seeking a new trial in an employee disability-discrimination case that concluded in July after a six-year legal battle, according to court documents filed Tuesday night.
The lawsuit is centered around the firing of Marlo Spaeth, an employee with Down syndrome who worked at a Walmart store in Wisconsin for 16 years.
A federal jury determined in July that Walmart's treatment of Spaeth violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and awarded her $125 million in damages. The award was later reduced to $300,000, which is the maximum amount allowed under federal law.
Spaeth was fired for excessive absenteeism in 2015 after Walmart transitioned to a digital timetable system, which altered her longtime work schedule. Spaeth and her sister repeatedly requested for her old shifts to be reinstated, according to the lawsuit. Instead, she was fired. Complete article
Walmart is seeking a new trial in an employee disability-discrimination case that concluded in July after a six-year legal battle, according to court documents filed Tuesday night.
The lawsuit is centered around the firing of Marlo Spaeth, an employee with Down syndrome who worked at a Walmart store in Wisconsin for 16 years.
A federal jury determined in July that Walmart's treatment of Spaeth violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and awarded her $125 million in damages. The award was later reduced to $300,000, which is the maximum amount allowed under federal law.
Spaeth was fired for excessive absenteeism in 2015 after Walmart transitioned to a digital timetable system, which altered her longtime work schedule. Spaeth and her sister repeatedly requested for her old shifts to be reinstated, according to the lawsuit. Instead, she was fired. Complete article
RECALL: Zucchini sold at Walmart in 18 states may pose salmonella risk 04/21/2022
(NEXSTAR) — World Variety Produce, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Organic Marketside Zucchini product due to possible salmonella contamination.
In an announcement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the company explained the recall is for case lot no. 38706503 bearing the UPC code 6-81131-22105-4. The package affected is 2 count/6 ounces.
World Variety says the Organic Marketside Zucchini was sold at some Walmart stores in Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. Complete article
(NEXSTAR) — World Variety Produce, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Organic Marketside Zucchini product due to possible salmonella contamination.
In an announcement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the company explained the recall is for case lot no. 38706503 bearing the UPC code 6-81131-22105-4. The package affected is 2 count/6 ounces.
World Variety says the Organic Marketside Zucchini was sold at some Walmart stores in Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. Complete article
Walmarrt Sign In Hudson, Wisconsin Has … An Obvious Misspelling 04/21/2022
HUDSON, WIS. (WCCO) — A Walmart sign just across the border in Hudson, Wisconsin is turning some heads.
Outside the retail store on 2222 Crest View Drive, a large sign shows “Walmarrt.”
According to Walmart, its corporate office took a call from the store Wednesday about the sign and it appears part of the sign blew off. Complete article
HUDSON, WIS. (WCCO) — A Walmart sign just across the border in Hudson, Wisconsin is turning some heads.
Outside the retail store on 2222 Crest View Drive, a large sign shows “Walmarrt.”
According to Walmart, its corporate office took a call from the store Wednesday about the sign and it appears part of the sign blew off. Complete article
Man admits stealing 30 iPhones from Nevada Walmart 04/19/2022
No charges filed after gun was delivered to Fairview Heights woman with Ill. Walmart order last month 04/18/2022 The 40-caliber Smith & Wesson with a laser sight didn’t go off, and no one was injured.
Police search for man caught taking photos up woman's skirt at Ga. Walmart 04/18/2022
McCook man gets probation for threats to Nebraska Walmart, McDonalds last Jan. 04/18/2022
Macomb Twp. boy found hours after being reported missing from Mich. Walmart 04/16/2022
Multiple guinea pigs found dead behind Tampa Fla. Walmart 04/19/2022
Overdose rescue at Ca. Walmart: Former fentanyl users just happened to have life-saving Narcan in their car 04/20/2022
Fla. Walmart cashier arrested after store discovers multiple thefts 04/20/2022 Upon arrival, a loss prevention associate at the store advised that one of the store’s employees had incorrectly scanned items on 11 different occasions.
Off-duty Texas officer shoots 2 people in Tx. Walmart parking lot, police say 04/22/2022
SAN ANTONIO — An off-duty policeman in Texas is accused of shooting two people in the parking lot of a Walmart in San Antonio, authorities said Friday.
The officer, who serves with the Schertz Police Department northeast of San Antonio, fired shots into a van in the store’s parking lot, KSAT-TV reported. San Antonio police arrived shortly after 3 p.m. CDT and found a 40-year-old man suffering from “several” gunshot wounds and his passenger, a 39-year-old woman, also injured, the television station reported.
A police spokesperson said an altercation that happened in the Walmart parking lot led to the shooting, KENS-TV reported. A man driving a gray Honda Civic minivan pulled up and fired shots into a black minivan, according to the television station. Complete article
Off-duty officer will not face charges after shooting in Walmart parking lot on far West Side, officials say 04/22/2022 SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE 4/22/22 10:30 p.m.: Late Friday, San Antonio police said neither the man who was shot nor the Schertz off-duty police officer who fired at him and another woman in a vehicle would be booked at this time, pending more evidence from the investigation.
Off-duty Schertz police officer placed on paid administrative leave following 'self-defense' shooting outside Walmart 04/25/2022
SAN ANTONIO — An off-duty policeman in Texas is accused of shooting two people in the parking lot of a Walmart in San Antonio, authorities said Friday.
The officer, who serves with the Schertz Police Department northeast of San Antonio, fired shots into a van in the store’s parking lot, KSAT-TV reported. San Antonio police arrived shortly after 3 p.m. CDT and found a 40-year-old man suffering from “several” gunshot wounds and his passenger, a 39-year-old woman, also injured, the television station reported.
A police spokesperson said an altercation that happened in the Walmart parking lot led to the shooting, KENS-TV reported. A man driving a gray Honda Civic minivan pulled up and fired shots into a black minivan, according to the television station. Complete article
Off-duty officer will not face charges after shooting in Walmart parking lot on far West Side, officials say 04/22/2022 SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE 4/22/22 10:30 p.m.: Late Friday, San Antonio police said neither the man who was shot nor the Schertz off-duty police officer who fired at him and another woman in a vehicle would be booked at this time, pending more evidence from the investigation.
Off-duty Schertz police officer placed on paid administrative leave following 'self-defense' shooting outside Walmart 04/25/2022
Body found in van outside Lebanon Tenn. Walmart 04/24/2022
LEBANON, Tenn. (WKRN) – Lebanon police are investigating after a body was found inside a vehicle outside a Walmart on Saturday evening.
According to Lebanon police, officers received a call around 5:17 p.m. in regards to a possible deceased person inside a vehicle. When officers arrived on scene, they located a deceased individual inside a van.
Authorities believe that the individual was living inside the van. There were no signs of foul play, but the investigation remains ongoing. Complete article
LEBANON, Tenn. (WKRN) – Lebanon police are investigating after a body was found inside a vehicle outside a Walmart on Saturday evening.
According to Lebanon police, officers received a call around 5:17 p.m. in regards to a possible deceased person inside a vehicle. When officers arrived on scene, they located a deceased individual inside a van.
Authorities believe that the individual was living inside the van. There were no signs of foul play, but the investigation remains ongoing. Complete article
Report: Edgewood NM Walmart fire, last Nov., could have been set by two people 04/22/2022
EDGEWOOD, N.M. (KRQE) – Jessica Campbell has already been charged for allegedly setting a series of fires inside the Edgewood Walmart in November 2021 but now the state fire marshal suggests she may have had help. Authorities said from the beginning that there were three fires set in the store.
The report from the state fire marshal said the first fire was started in the women’s restroom. They said it looked like someone had put the trash can in the handicapped stall and lit all the paper products in it. The second fire was started in the automotive department. A cardboard box was found on the floor with a fire starter stick next to it. The third fire began in the grocery department in the paper towel and plate aisle. That fire was so intense that the metal shelves melted.
The fire marshal then turned to video surveillance and noticed two women setting all three fires. KRQE News 13 contacted the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms to see if they were looking to arrest a second person in connection to the fire. They said they do not comment on active investigations. Complete article
EDGEWOOD, N.M. (KRQE) – Jessica Campbell has already been charged for allegedly setting a series of fires inside the Edgewood Walmart in November 2021 but now the state fire marshal suggests she may have had help. Authorities said from the beginning that there were three fires set in the store.
The report from the state fire marshal said the first fire was started in the women’s restroom. They said it looked like someone had put the trash can in the handicapped stall and lit all the paper products in it. The second fire was started in the automotive department. A cardboard box was found on the floor with a fire starter stick next to it. The third fire began in the grocery department in the paper towel and plate aisle. That fire was so intense that the metal shelves melted.
The fire marshal then turned to video surveillance and noticed two women setting all three fires. KRQE News 13 contacted the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms to see if they were looking to arrest a second person in connection to the fire. They said they do not comment on active investigations. Complete article
Over $6,000 Stolen During Vehicle Burglary At Pine Forest Road Pensacola, Fla. Walmart 04/20/2022
Over $6,000 in cash was stolen during a vehicle burglary Tuesday afternoon at a Pine Forest Road store.
The burglary happened about 1:30 p.m. at the Walmart Neighborhood Market in the 9300 block of Pine Forest Road, near Nine Mile Road.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’’s Office, the suspect left the scene in a newer model BMW SUV with tinted windows and a temporary tag. Complete article
Over $6,000 in cash was stolen during a vehicle burglary Tuesday afternoon at a Pine Forest Road store.
The burglary happened about 1:30 p.m. at the Walmart Neighborhood Market in the 9300 block of Pine Forest Road, near Nine Mile Road.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’’s Office, the suspect left the scene in a newer model BMW SUV with tinted windows and a temporary tag. Complete article
Chase Ends In NC Walmart Parking Lot 04/24/2022
CLEVELAND – Saturday night, a Johnston County sheriff’s deputy on patrol attempted to stop a black Mercedes Benz near the I-40 / NC 42 interchange for having a fictitious license plate.
The female driver would not stop and led the deputy through the Lowe’s Home Improvement parking lot then into the nearby Walmart parking lot, before jumping from the car and running.
When she jumped and ran, her car rolled into the deputy’s patrol car causing minor damage. A male passenger remained in the Mercedes. Complete article
CLEVELAND – Saturday night, a Johnston County sheriff’s deputy on patrol attempted to stop a black Mercedes Benz near the I-40 / NC 42 interchange for having a fictitious license plate.
The female driver would not stop and led the deputy through the Lowe’s Home Improvement parking lot then into the nearby Walmart parking lot, before jumping from the car and running.
When she jumped and ran, her car rolled into the deputy’s patrol car causing minor damage. A male passenger remained in the Mercedes. Complete article
CRIME STOPPERS: Moline Ill. police investigate cashier scam at Walmart 04/21/2022
Authorities searching for man who stole three TVs from La. Walmart 04/21/2022
Pa. State Police Seeking Information on Suspects in Retail Thefts at Walmart Stores in Clarion, Warren Counties 04/21/2022
Elkhart Ind. Police seeking assistance in identifying individuals in theft investigation at Walmart 04/21/2022
Watertown woman arrested following NY Walmart trespassing incident 04/22/2022
1 arrested, 1 at large after shooting, robbery at Phenix City Alabama Walmart 04/25/2022
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - A woman is behind bars and man is wanted in connection to a shooting and robbery incident at a Phenix City retailer.
Police say they were called to the scene at Walmart on Highway 280 around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. No one was injured in the incident.
Shemekia Brooks and Deaunte Levon Richardson, both of Montgomery, left the scene in a silver 2015 Kia Optima before authorities arrived, police said. The vehicle was observed by Lee County deputies near Bleeker Junction and ultimately led to a chase with and ended with a wreck in Auburn, according to police.
An Auburn Public Safety alert showed there was an active police presence in the area of Wrights Mill Road and Chewacla State Park around 10 p.m. Sunday. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones says the search, which included helicopter activity, was suspended around 1 a.m. CST. Complete article
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - A woman is behind bars and man is wanted in connection to a shooting and robbery incident at a Phenix City retailer.
Police say they were called to the scene at Walmart on Highway 280 around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. No one was injured in the incident.
Shemekia Brooks and Deaunte Levon Richardson, both of Montgomery, left the scene in a silver 2015 Kia Optima before authorities arrived, police said. The vehicle was observed by Lee County deputies near Bleeker Junction and ultimately led to a chase with and ended with a wreck in Auburn, according to police.
An Auburn Public Safety alert showed there was an active police presence in the area of Wrights Mill Road and Chewacla State Park around 10 p.m. Sunday. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones says the search, which included helicopter activity, was suspended around 1 a.m. CST. Complete article
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Man accused of pointing gun at woman’s head inside Chester SC Walmart 04/25/2022
CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. — Video shows the terrifying moments for shoppers and workers at a Chester County Walmart when a man pulled out a gun and pointed it at a woman on the ground, police said.
The incident happened Friday night at the store on J.A. Cochran Bypass near Lancaster Highway.
The woman who took the video told Channel 9′s Tina Terry that she went to buy baby formula and that disturbing assault was the first thing she saw when she walked in the store. Shyeisha Stradford immediately started recording the incident. Complete article
CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. — Video shows the terrifying moments for shoppers and workers at a Chester County Walmart when a man pulled out a gun and pointed it at a woman on the ground, police said.
The incident happened Friday night at the store on J.A. Cochran Bypass near Lancaster Highway.
The woman who took the video told Channel 9′s Tina Terry that she went to buy baby formula and that disturbing assault was the first thing she saw when she walked in the store. Shyeisha Stradford immediately started recording the incident. Complete article
Walmart employee stabs coworker in Oklahoma City 04/24/2022
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) - Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred at a Walmart in southwest Oklahoma City.
Reports say a Walmart employee stabbed a fellow coworker at 100 E I240 Service Road on Sunday.
Officials say the victim was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Complete article
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) - Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred at a Walmart in southwest Oklahoma City.
Reports say a Walmart employee stabbed a fellow coworker at 100 E I240 Service Road on Sunday.
Officials say the victim was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Complete article
Video shows Good Samaritans intervening with accused child abuser at Tenn. Walmart 04/25/2022
SAVANNAH, Tenn. (WKRN) — Shoppers at the Savannah Walmart thought they were witnessing a kidnapping in progress Sunday saying they saw a man hitting and slapping a little girl in the face.
It happened around 12:30 p.m. and a number of Good Samaritans are seen on camera intervening.
Bo Jones told News 2 that he first noticed the man, later identified as Joseph Cornwall, aggressively pulling the little girl around the store.
“The whole time coming out of the store it was like he was dragging her around like a ragdoll, just by her arms. It was like he was pulling her arms out of the socket,” Jones explained saying they followed him out of the store. ......
“The Good Samaritans called. They didn’t attempt to be a vigilante and take justice into their own hands, they did the right thing. They became really good witnesses, which ultimately is the best thing that we can ask for from a concerned citizen or a civilian,” Savannah Police Chief Michael Pitts told News 2. Complete article
SAVANNAH, Tenn. (WKRN) — Shoppers at the Savannah Walmart thought they were witnessing a kidnapping in progress Sunday saying they saw a man hitting and slapping a little girl in the face.
It happened around 12:30 p.m. and a number of Good Samaritans are seen on camera intervening.
Bo Jones told News 2 that he first noticed the man, later identified as Joseph Cornwall, aggressively pulling the little girl around the store.
“The whole time coming out of the store it was like he was dragging her around like a ragdoll, just by her arms. It was like he was pulling her arms out of the socket,” Jones explained saying they followed him out of the store. ......
“The Good Samaritans called. They didn’t attempt to be a vigilante and take justice into their own hands, they did the right thing. They became really good witnesses, which ultimately is the best thing that we can ask for from a concerned citizen or a civilian,” Savannah Police Chief Michael Pitts told News 2. Complete article
People hit with water beads in Woodstock Ill. Walmart parking lot as part of TikTok challenge; no one in custody 04/26/2022
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (CBS) -- Police in Woodstock warned that firing water beads at others is a crime, after some people were hit with the beads in a Walmart parking lot as part of a TikTok challenge.
On Monday, Woodstock police were called to a Walmart parking lot after learning an unspecified number of people had been shot with water pellets while in the parking lot.
Police learned the incident was likely part of the "Orbeez Challenge" on TikTok, in which people use a toy gun to shoot others with Orbeez water beads.
The victims in this incident were not injured, but Orbeez beads can cause injuries, police emphasized. Complete article
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (CBS) -- Police in Woodstock warned that firing water beads at others is a crime, after some people were hit with the beads in a Walmart parking lot as part of a TikTok challenge.
On Monday, Woodstock police were called to a Walmart parking lot after learning an unspecified number of people had been shot with water pellets while in the parking lot.
Police learned the incident was likely part of the "Orbeez Challenge" on TikTok, in which people use a toy gun to shoot others with Orbeez water beads.
The victims in this incident were not injured, but Orbeez beads can cause injuries, police emphasized. Complete article
Galesburg man wanted for questioning after suspicious incident at Ill. Walmart 04/27/2022
Galesburg Police on Saturday afternoon (April 23rd) met with a female in regards to an earlier suspicious incident that had occurred at Walmart. The woman told police that while at the self-checkout with her grandchildren, an unknown man approached them.
The man told the children something to the effect of, “they would have to walk home if they did not help” their grandmother. The man then offered the children a ride. The woman said she ignored the man and began talking to a friend at the store. The woman’s friend said the same man had made an odd comment to her as well – offering her donuts, according to police reports.
The two women exited the store together and observed the man approach the grandchildren in a white van. The man extended his hand and again was offering donuts. The first woman was alarmed and confronted the man who began yelling at her before departing. Complete article
Galesburg Police on Saturday afternoon (April 23rd) met with a female in regards to an earlier suspicious incident that had occurred at Walmart. The woman told police that while at the self-checkout with her grandchildren, an unknown man approached them.
The man told the children something to the effect of, “they would have to walk home if they did not help” their grandmother. The man then offered the children a ride. The woman said she ignored the man and began talking to a friend at the store. The woman’s friend said the same man had made an odd comment to her as well – offering her donuts, according to police reports.
The two women exited the store together and observed the man approach the grandchildren in a white van. The man extended his hand and again was offering donuts. The first woman was alarmed and confronted the man who began yelling at her before departing. Complete article
St. Albans Vermont Walmart evacuated 04/25/2022
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) - St. Albans police and other emergency services responded to the Walmart Sunday just after 8 p.m.
Officers closed streets and cleared out customers and cars parked in the Walmart parking lot.
We don’t know much about the incident but will bring you more details as they are released. Complete article
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) - St. Albans police and other emergency services responded to the Walmart Sunday just after 8 p.m.
Officers closed streets and cleared out customers and cars parked in the Walmart parking lot.
We don’t know much about the incident but will bring you more details as they are released. Complete article
Judge greenlights lawsuit accusing Walmart of selling baby food tainted with toxins 04/25/2022
SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — A federal judge will allow consumers to proceed with a proposed class action against Walmart that claims its “Parent’s Choice” brand of baby food contains high levels of toxic metals that could cause neurological damage in children.
Walmart was hit with a slew of lawsuits, four of them filed in Arkansas where the company is headquartered, after a House oversight committee released a report in February 2021 revealing that major manufacturers knowingly sold tainted baby foods to unsuspecting parents.
Four companies — Beech-Nut, Gerber, Nurture (Happy Baby) and Hain (Earth’s Best Organic) — responded to the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy’s request for internal documents and test results. All of the products contained lead, cadmium, and inorganic arsenic. Nuture’s Happy Baby products contained mercury, which the other companies do not even test for.
Three others refused to cooperate — Walmart, which sells Parent’s Choice and Parent’s Choice Organic products, Sprout Organic Foods, and Campbell Soup Co., maker of Plum Organics baby foods. Complete article
SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — A federal judge will allow consumers to proceed with a proposed class action against Walmart that claims its “Parent’s Choice” brand of baby food contains high levels of toxic metals that could cause neurological damage in children.
Walmart was hit with a slew of lawsuits, four of them filed in Arkansas where the company is headquartered, after a House oversight committee released a report in February 2021 revealing that major manufacturers knowingly sold tainted baby foods to unsuspecting parents.
Four companies — Beech-Nut, Gerber, Nurture (Happy Baby) and Hain (Earth’s Best Organic) — responded to the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy’s request for internal documents and test results. All of the products contained lead, cadmium, and inorganic arsenic. Nuture’s Happy Baby products contained mercury, which the other companies do not even test for.
Three others refused to cooperate — Walmart, which sells Parent’s Choice and Parent’s Choice Organic products, Sprout Organic Foods, and Campbell Soup Co., maker of Plum Organics baby foods. Complete article
Franciscan Sisters Take Walmart to Task Over Associates' Wages 04/25/2022
Saying Walmart Inc. has failed to address investor questions about whether its pay practices line up with the company's racial-justice goals, a La Crosse, Wis.-based congregation of Roman Catholic Sisters is calling on Walmart shareholders to back a proposal calling for greater pay accountability from the retailer.
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration are urging Walmart shareholders to vote at the company's annual meeting on June 1 for a proposal that asks Walmart to prepare a report on alignment of the company's starting pay with its stated racial-equity commitments.
In an SEC filing posted on Walmart's website April 25, the Sisters note that a 2021 proposal seeking this reporting from Walmart received "approximately 32% of the independent (non-Walton family) vote"—12.7% overall—last year. And although Walmart raised its absolute minimum pay for store associates to $12 an hour in 2021 ($15 at Sam's Club), that entry point is failing to keep up with Walmart peers that have raised their starting pay to at least $15 an hour and may be a missed opportunity for Walmart to make more meaningful progress against its racial-justice goals, the Sisters assert. Complete article
Saying Walmart Inc. has failed to address investor questions about whether its pay practices line up with the company's racial-justice goals, a La Crosse, Wis.-based congregation of Roman Catholic Sisters is calling on Walmart shareholders to back a proposal calling for greater pay accountability from the retailer.
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration are urging Walmart shareholders to vote at the company's annual meeting on June 1 for a proposal that asks Walmart to prepare a report on alignment of the company's starting pay with its stated racial-equity commitments.
In an SEC filing posted on Walmart's website April 25, the Sisters note that a 2021 proposal seeking this reporting from Walmart received "approximately 32% of the independent (non-Walton family) vote"—12.7% overall—last year. And although Walmart raised its absolute minimum pay for store associates to $12 an hour in 2021 ($15 at Sam's Club), that entry point is failing to keep up with Walmart peers that have raised their starting pay to at least $15 an hour and may be a missed opportunity for Walmart to make more meaningful progress against its racial-justice goals, the Sisters assert. Complete article
Walmart's top 6 execs earned a combined $60.311 million last year 04/25/2022
LITTLE ROCK (TBP) — The top six executives for Bentonville-based Walmart Inc. earned a combined $60.311 million last year, down from $70.61 million earned the year before. Stock awards, which is deferred income, was substantially higher for a few top execs and cash incentive pay was up for all.
CEO Doug McMillon had total compensation of $25.67 million last year, up 13.7% from the prior year, according to a proxy filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. His base salary was $1.277 million with $130,000 being deferred to next year. Base pay rose less than 1% year-over-year. McMillon’s stock incentives for deferred compensation rose 21% last year to $19.195 million. His cash incentive pay totaled $3.817 million, on par with the prior year. His other compensation rose 25% and deferred pension pay was down 25% from the prior year. Complete article
LITTLE ROCK (TBP) — The top six executives for Bentonville-based Walmart Inc. earned a combined $60.311 million last year, down from $70.61 million earned the year before. Stock awards, which is deferred income, was substantially higher for a few top execs and cash incentive pay was up for all.
CEO Doug McMillon had total compensation of $25.67 million last year, up 13.7% from the prior year, according to a proxy filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. His base salary was $1.277 million with $130,000 being deferred to next year. Base pay rose less than 1% year-over-year. McMillon’s stock incentives for deferred compensation rose 21% last year to $19.195 million. His cash incentive pay totaled $3.817 million, on par with the prior year. His other compensation rose 25% and deferred pension pay was down 25% from the prior year. Complete article
Knoxville woman facing child neglect charge after child left at Tenn. Walmart store 04/21/2022
In rapidly gentrifying Bellevue Wash. neighborhood, Walmart pulls plug on underperforming store 04/22/2022
Trio arrested in Tx. Walmart theft 04/22/2022
Suspects sought in multiple Tx. Walmart thefts 04/22/2022
Walmart eliminates plastic bags in Canada 04/22/2022
Palmyra man arrested after shoplifting at Macedon NY Walmart 04/24/2022
Security Footage of DaBaby’s Fatal 2018 NC Walmart Shooting Raises Questions About Self-Defense Claim 04/25/2022
Lorain suspect steals over $300 worth of items from Ohio Walmart, police say 04/25/2022
Connecticut State Police Searching for Two People Accused of Robbing the Windham Walmart 04/27/2022
Connecticut State Police are searching for two individuals they say displayed knifes at two Windham Walmart employees, and then stole around $800 worth of merchandise.
On April 6 around 5:25 p.m., police said the two individuals were approached by two store employees after they were seen not paying for merchandise. Both individuals then took out a knife.
According to State Police, the person in the red and black button-down shirt and ripped jeans proceeded to make a stabbing motion towards the employees. Complete article
Connecticut State Police are searching for two individuals they say displayed knifes at two Windham Walmart employees, and then stole around $800 worth of merchandise.
On April 6 around 5:25 p.m., police said the two individuals were approached by two store employees after they were seen not paying for merchandise. Both individuals then took out a knife.
According to State Police, the person in the red and black button-down shirt and ripped jeans proceeded to make a stabbing motion towards the employees. Complete article
Forsyth Ga. police arrest woman who started fire in Walmart 04/27/2022
FORSYTH, Ga. — A woman has been arrested after she started a fire at the Forsyth Walmart store Wednesday evening.
According to Sheriff Brad Freeman with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, at around 6 p.m., the woman tried to break into the gun safe, and when she was unable to do so, she started a fire in the store.
The store was evacuated and firefighters were able to put the fire out.
Forsyth Fire Department Chief David Herndon says no one was hurt, and only "a little bit of merchandise" was damaged. Complete article
FORSYTH, Ga. — A woman has been arrested after she started a fire at the Forsyth Walmart store Wednesday evening.
According to Sheriff Brad Freeman with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, at around 6 p.m., the woman tried to break into the gun safe, and when she was unable to do so, she started a fire in the store.
The store was evacuated and firefighters were able to put the fire out.
Forsyth Fire Department Chief David Herndon says no one was hurt, and only "a little bit of merchandise" was damaged. Complete article
Walmart cracks down on gift cards suspected in scams 04/27/2022
Walmart, the country’s largest retailer, is now using newly developed technology to thwart some gift card scammers — and to return money to thousands of people already ensnared in their ruthless deceptions.
Gift cards are one of the most important tools of the trade for scam artists who try to trick or scare people, often elders, into buying them at retail stores and reading the card numbers and codes to the scammers over the phone.
But, beginning in 2017, Walmart has frozen more than $4 million in gift card funds because it suspects those cards were purchased by customers who were in the process of being scammed.
And now, Walmart is attempting to return that money — in individual amounts averaging about $400 — to victims in Massachusetts and every other state, with the help of the Department of Justice, Walmart said.
Walmart declined to reveal full details of its anti-fraud program, saying to do so could tip off the scammers and encourage them to find new ways to elude detection. Complete article
Walmart, the country’s largest retailer, is now using newly developed technology to thwart some gift card scammers — and to return money to thousands of people already ensnared in their ruthless deceptions.
Gift cards are one of the most important tools of the trade for scam artists who try to trick or scare people, often elders, into buying them at retail stores and reading the card numbers and codes to the scammers over the phone.
But, beginning in 2017, Walmart has frozen more than $4 million in gift card funds because it suspects those cards were purchased by customers who were in the process of being scammed.
And now, Walmart is attempting to return that money — in individual amounts averaging about $400 — to victims in Massachusetts and every other state, with the help of the Department of Justice, Walmart said.
Walmart declined to reveal full details of its anti-fraud program, saying to do so could tip off the scammers and encourage them to find new ways to elude detection. Complete article
More Than 120,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled From Walmart, Other Stores Nationwide Due to E. coli Concerns 04/27/2022 Second Ground Beef Recall This Year For E. Coli.
Ground beef is the latest food item to be recalled. Per an announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, Lakeside Refrigerated Services is recalling more than 60 tons of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E.coli. The recall impacts approximately 120,872 pounds of ground beef that was used to make hamburger patties for several different brands, including Nature's Reserve, Thomas Farms, Weis, and Marketside.
The recalled ground beef patties were sold at Walmart, Target, and Weis Markets locations nationwide, as well as other grocery chains throughout the country. Walmart recently shared a list of stores that sold the recalled items, and it included hundreds of outposts across Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, and more.
All of the ground beef products subject to this recall were produced from February 1, 2022, through April 8, 2022. Additionally, each of the recalled products bears the establishment number "EST. 46841" inside the USDA mark of inspection. For a complete list of recalled ground beef products, click here. Complete article
Ground beef is the latest food item to be recalled. Per an announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, Lakeside Refrigerated Services is recalling more than 60 tons of ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E.coli. The recall impacts approximately 120,872 pounds of ground beef that was used to make hamburger patties for several different brands, including Nature's Reserve, Thomas Farms, Weis, and Marketside.
The recalled ground beef patties were sold at Walmart, Target, and Weis Markets locations nationwide, as well as other grocery chains throughout the country. Walmart recently shared a list of stores that sold the recalled items, and it included hundreds of outposts across Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, and more.
All of the ground beef products subject to this recall were produced from February 1, 2022, through April 8, 2022. Additionally, each of the recalled products bears the establishment number "EST. 46841" inside the USDA mark of inspection. For a complete list of recalled ground beef products, click here. Complete article
Pressure washers sold at Costco, Tractor Supply, Lowe’s, Walmart, Home Depot recalled 04/28/2022
Generac Power Systems has recalled pressure washers that may start themselves when not connected to a water supply and emit potentially-deadly carbon monoxide.
“The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space,” according to an announcement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Generac has received nine reports of the washers self-starting.
About 53,000 of the pressure washers were sold in the United States at home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online, including Ace Hardware, Amazon, City Electric Supply, Costco, Do It Best, eBay, Essendant, Fastenal, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Menard’s, Orgill, Power Equipment Direct, Ravitsky Bros., Tractor Supply, True Value and Walmart from February 2018 through February 2022 for between $450 and $650. Complete article
Generac Power Systems has recalled pressure washers that may start themselves when not connected to a water supply and emit potentially-deadly carbon monoxide.
“The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space,” according to an announcement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Generac has received nine reports of the washers self-starting.
About 53,000 of the pressure washers were sold in the United States at home improvement and hardware stores nationwide and online, including Ace Hardware, Amazon, City Electric Supply, Costco, Do It Best, eBay, Essendant, Fastenal, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Menard’s, Orgill, Power Equipment Direct, Ravitsky Bros., Tractor Supply, True Value and Walmart from February 2018 through February 2022 for between $450 and $650. Complete article
Walmart Was Just Ranked Dead-Last In This Customer Survey 04/27/2022
When it comes to the pageantry of the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) retail study, big names compete in different categories and are judged by customers. The General Merchandise category has sprung winners like Costco, Target, and Nordstrom. Best Supermarket typically goes to Trader Joe's, which customers adore for its rotating selection. Walmart, however, isn't winning anywhere.
The department store giant came in last place in ACSI's categories for General Merchandise, Drugstores, Supermarkets, and Online Retailers — suggesting thousands of customers are less than satisfied with Walmart's shopping experience. On average most supermarkets and grocery stores received a score of 76. Walmart's score was only 70 in that category, even managing a -1% change from last year. In Online Retail, which Walmart scored the highest (72), the average was 77 for other brands. Complete article
When it comes to the pageantry of the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) retail study, big names compete in different categories and are judged by customers. The General Merchandise category has sprung winners like Costco, Target, and Nordstrom. Best Supermarket typically goes to Trader Joe's, which customers adore for its rotating selection. Walmart, however, isn't winning anywhere.
The department store giant came in last place in ACSI's categories for General Merchandise, Drugstores, Supermarkets, and Online Retailers — suggesting thousands of customers are less than satisfied with Walmart's shopping experience. On average most supermarkets and grocery stores received a score of 76. Walmart's score was only 70 in that category, even managing a -1% change from last year. In Online Retail, which Walmart scored the highest (72), the average was 77 for other brands. Complete article
India's antitrust raids target sellers on Amazon, Walmart's Flipkart -sources 04/28/2022
NEW DELHI, April 28 (Reuters) - India's antitrust body launched raids early on Thursday against two top domestic sellers of online retail giant Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O), and some on Walmart's (WMT.N) Flipkart, following accusations of competition law violations, sources told Reuters.
Indian retailers, key supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have long contended that Amazon and Flipkart's platforms benefit a few big sellers, via predatory pricing, though the companies say they comply with all Indian laws.
The two Amazon sellers figuring in Thursday's raids were Cloudtail and Appario, two sources said on condition of anonymity, as the details were not public.
Two other sources said some sellers on Walmart's Flipkart platform were also being raided by officers of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), but there were no immediate details. Complete article
NEW DELHI, April 28 (Reuters) - India's antitrust body launched raids early on Thursday against two top domestic sellers of online retail giant Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O), and some on Walmart's (WMT.N) Flipkart, following accusations of competition law violations, sources told Reuters.
Indian retailers, key supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have long contended that Amazon and Flipkart's platforms benefit a few big sellers, via predatory pricing, though the companies say they comply with all Indian laws.
The two Amazon sellers figuring in Thursday's raids were Cloudtail and Appario, two sources said on condition of anonymity, as the details were not public.
Two other sources said some sellers on Walmart's Flipkart platform were also being raided by officers of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), but there were no immediate details. Complete article
Walmart to permanently close Ind. distribution center hit by fire; 1,132 jobs lost 04/25/2022
Pa. State Police Investigating Theft From Kennett Square Walmart 04/27/2022
These Are All the Walmart Locations Closing Forever by the End of May 04/26/2022 Five total, most, if not all, previously reported.
BBC Journalist Mistakes Walmart BB Gun for "a Rifle and Ammunition" 04/2/2022 They do have real rifles and amunition at most stores though.
Deters: Man indicted for 'execution' murder at Ohio Walmart in November still at-large 04/27/2022
Walmart hires Kourtney Barrett as director of workplace mobility 04/26/2022
Walmart cracks down on gift cards suspected in scams 04/27/2022 The retailer has frozen more than $4 million in suspicious gift card funds. That money is now being returned to victims with the help of the
Oelwein man accused of threatening to shoot and blow up Independence Iowa Walmart 04/27/2022
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (KCRG) - On April 20th, Independence police responded to a report of a threat of terrorism at the Independence Walmart in the 200 block of Enterprise Dr.
The report stated that a male subject called the store’s pharmacy and made a threat to “shoot” everybody. According to one of the pharmacy’s managers, two separate employees fielded calls from the subject.
The first employee stated the male subject called to inform them of an employee stealing. The second employee stated that the caller talked about “how they would not care if somebody inside was stealing, so he may as well come in and steal.” The caller then shouted expletives at the employee and threatened to come in and shoot up the store. Complete article
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (KCRG) - On April 20th, Independence police responded to a report of a threat of terrorism at the Independence Walmart in the 200 block of Enterprise Dr.
The report stated that a male subject called the store’s pharmacy and made a threat to “shoot” everybody. According to one of the pharmacy’s managers, two separate employees fielded calls from the subject.
The first employee stated the male subject called to inform them of an employee stealing. The second employee stated that the caller talked about “how they would not care if somebody inside was stealing, so he may as well come in and steal.” The caller then shouted expletives at the employee and threatened to come in and shoot up the store. Complete article
Deputies: Man stealing vacuums at Fla. Walmart causes elderly employee to fall to floor 04/29/2022
BOCA RATON, Fla. – A man who stole a couple of vacuums last week from a South Florida Walmart is accused of causing an elderly employee to fall to the floor, leading to serious injuries.
The incident occurred April 18 at the Walmart at 22100 State Road 7 in unincorporated Boca Raton.
According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the thief stole Tineco Pure One X vacuums and made “physical contact” with an elderly female Walmart greeter, causing her and another greeter to fall to the floor.
Deputies said the elderly employee sustained fractures to two of her vertebrae, requiring her to undergo high-risk emergency surgery. Complete article
BOCA RATON, Fla. – A man who stole a couple of vacuums last week from a South Florida Walmart is accused of causing an elderly employee to fall to the floor, leading to serious injuries.
The incident occurred April 18 at the Walmart at 22100 State Road 7 in unincorporated Boca Raton.
According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the thief stole Tineco Pure One X vacuums and made “physical contact” with an elderly female Walmart greeter, causing her and another greeter to fall to the floor.
Deputies said the elderly employee sustained fractures to two of her vertebrae, requiring her to undergo high-risk emergency surgery. Complete article
Man accused of using illegal Green Dot cards at local Walmart sentenced to prison 04/29/2022
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A Dallas, Texas, man who obtained money illegally through pre-paid debit cards has been sentenced to 3 years and 8 months in federal prison and ordered to pay almost $2.4 million in restitution, U.S. Attorney Brandon Brown announced Friday in a news release.
The sentencing by U.S. District Judge Donald Walter is in response to a guilty plea from Chukwuma N. Okoye, Jr., 38, to one count of conspiracy to use unauthorized access devices.
Okoye and his co-defendants used unauthorized access devices, specifically, pre-paid Green Dot debit cards which were registered to other individuals to buy money orders and conduct cash withdrawals. Between July and September of 2020, Okoye and others traveled from Texas to Bossier City, where the Green Dot cards were used at a Walmart store on Airline Drive in Bossier City. Complete article
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A Dallas, Texas, man who obtained money illegally through pre-paid debit cards has been sentenced to 3 years and 8 months in federal prison and ordered to pay almost $2.4 million in restitution, U.S. Attorney Brandon Brown announced Friday in a news release.
The sentencing by U.S. District Judge Donald Walter is in response to a guilty plea from Chukwuma N. Okoye, Jr., 38, to one count of conspiracy to use unauthorized access devices.
Okoye and his co-defendants used unauthorized access devices, specifically, pre-paid Green Dot debit cards which were registered to other individuals to buy money orders and conduct cash withdrawals. Between July and September of 2020, Okoye and others traveled from Texas to Bossier City, where the Green Dot cards were used at a Walmart store on Airline Drive in Bossier City. Complete article
Utica man attempts stealing $1K of goods from NY Walmart 04/27/2022
Woman accused of stealing over $1,700 from York County Pa. Walmart, police say 04/27/2022
Bomb threat to Bloomington Ind. Walmart prompts evacuation, closure of store 04/28/2022
Purse Stolen from Shopping Cart at the Saint Clair Pa. Walmart 04/28/2022
Boone NC Police, High Country Crime Stoppers seeking information on Walmart cash larceny 04/28/2022
Woman arrested after switching prices on items at Ind. Walmart 04/28/2022
Man killed in police-involved shooting outside Florida Target 04/28/2022
A man was killed and three people were injured after a police-involved shooting outside a Target in Florida on Wednesday night, according to local reports.
Two Osceola County deputies opened fire in the shooting near the Kissimmee big box store, Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez told WKMG-TV. The deputies were not injured.
In addition to the gunshot victim, two people were wounded when they fell while running for cover, and another suffered a shrapnel wound in their hand, police told the station. Complete article
A man was killed and three people were injured after a police-involved shooting outside a Target in Florida on Wednesday night, according to local reports.
Two Osceola County deputies opened fire in the shooting near the Kissimmee big box store, Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez told WKMG-TV. The deputies were not injured.
In addition to the gunshot victim, two people were wounded when they fell while running for cover, and another suffered a shrapnel wound in their hand, police told the station. Complete article
Authorities ID woman shot dead at Brickyard Mall parking lot; suspect arrested 04/28/2022
Police have arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman in the parking lot of a Target store at the Brickyard mall Wednesday morning.
Charges have not been announced.
Jennifer Hamilton, 47, was shot several times by someone who approached her in the 6500 block of West Diversey Avenue around 9:30 a.m., police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. Complete article
Police have arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman in the parking lot of a Target store at the Brickyard mall Wednesday morning.
Charges have not been announced.
Jennifer Hamilton, 47, was shot several times by someone who approached her in the 6500 block of West Diversey Avenue around 9:30 a.m., police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. Complete article
1 wounded in apparent road rage shooting on Mission Valley freeway near Ca. Target 04/29/2022
SAN DIEGO — California Highway Patrol Friday is investigating a shooting in Mission Valley that wounded a man who then went inside a Target for help, authorities said.
Just after 3 p.m., CHP received a call about a “highway violence” incident on westbound Interstate 8, just east of Mission Center Road, CHP spokesperson Salvador Castro said during a press conference Friday.
Someone inside a dark-colored Volkswagen Beetle with California license plates pulled up to a Jeep Wrangler and fired multiple shots at the victim, striking him in the lower extremities, Castro said. The driver of the Volkswagen Beetle, which was occupied by multiple people, then drove off in an unknown direction, authorities confirmed. There is no description of the shooter at this time. Complete article
SAN DIEGO — California Highway Patrol Friday is investigating a shooting in Mission Valley that wounded a man who then went inside a Target for help, authorities said.
Just after 3 p.m., CHP received a call about a “highway violence” incident on westbound Interstate 8, just east of Mission Center Road, CHP spokesperson Salvador Castro said during a press conference Friday.
Someone inside a dark-colored Volkswagen Beetle with California license plates pulled up to a Jeep Wrangler and fired multiple shots at the victim, striking him in the lower extremities, Castro said. The driver of the Volkswagen Beetle, which was occupied by multiple people, then drove off in an unknown direction, authorities confirmed. There is no description of the shooter at this time. Complete article
Waco Tx. police, FBI looking for person who robbed bank in Hewitt Drive Walmart 04/30/2022
Someone robbed First Convenience Bank inside the Walmart at 600 Hewitt Drive on Saturday morning, threatening bank employees and tying their hands before running from the store, according to a police press release.
Waco police officers responded to the robbery at about 9:45 a.m. and determined a robber had demanded money from bank employees and claimed to have a handgun, the press release says. The robber fled on foot toward Hewitt Drive and ran east on Old McGregor Road, law enforcement officials reported. Employees’ hands were tied, but no major injuries were reported.
The robber had a slim build and appeared to be between the ages of 18 and 30, according to the press release. At the time of the incident, the robber had long curly brown hair, and a beard and was wearing a blue medical mask, a burnt orange shirt, black skinny jeans, brown oxford shoes and a single-strap dark colored shoulder bag, law enforcement officials reported. Complete article
Someone robbed First Convenience Bank inside the Walmart at 600 Hewitt Drive on Saturday morning, threatening bank employees and tying their hands before running from the store, according to a police press release.
Waco police officers responded to the robbery at about 9:45 a.m. and determined a robber had demanded money from bank employees and claimed to have a handgun, the press release says. The robber fled on foot toward Hewitt Drive and ran east on Old McGregor Road, law enforcement officials reported. Employees’ hands were tied, but no major injuries were reported.
The robber had a slim build and appeared to be between the ages of 18 and 30, according to the press release. At the time of the incident, the robber had long curly brown hair, and a beard and was wearing a blue medical mask, a burnt orange shirt, black skinny jeans, brown oxford shoes and a single-strap dark colored shoulder bag, law enforcement officials reported. Complete article
Firefighters tackle blaze near Hilltop House and Walmart in Apple Valley Ca. 04/30/2022
Firefighters from several agencies worked to extinguish a vegetation fire on the rocky hillside between Walmart and the Hilltop House in Apple Valley.
Fire Investigator Jennifer Alexy, with the Apple Valley Fire Protection District, told the Daily Press that the fire was reported at approximately 8:16 p.m. on Friday behind the big box store located on Highway 18.
About 20 firefighters from the AVFPD, Victorville Fire Department and Cal Fire worked the hillside, where small fires were seen erupting between the rocks in various areas. Complete article
Firefighters from several agencies worked to extinguish a vegetation fire on the rocky hillside between Walmart and the Hilltop House in Apple Valley.
Fire Investigator Jennifer Alexy, with the Apple Valley Fire Protection District, told the Daily Press that the fire was reported at approximately 8:16 p.m. on Friday behind the big box store located on Highway 18.
About 20 firefighters from the AVFPD, Victorville Fire Department and Cal Fire worked the hillside, where small fires were seen erupting between the rocks in various areas. Complete article
One arrested, one in hospital after assault outside Fargo ND Walmart 04/29/2022
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - One person is in the hospital and one person was arrested after an assault Friday night in Fargo. Fargo Police on the scene tell us it started at the Walmart Bus Stop on 13th Ave S, then traveled through the parking lot, ending near the Home and Pharmacy entrance.
Police tell us it happened just before 8 PM, but nearly an hour later they were still working to ID the victim, as he or she is uncooperative. They have not released the name of the person who is under arrest. Stick with Valley News Live for the latest on this developing story. Complete article
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - One person is in the hospital and one person was arrested after an assault Friday night in Fargo. Fargo Police on the scene tell us it started at the Walmart Bus Stop on 13th Ave S, then traveled through the parking lot, ending near the Home and Pharmacy entrance.
Police tell us it happened just before 8 PM, but nearly an hour later they were still working to ID the victim, as he or she is uncooperative. They have not released the name of the person who is under arrest. Stick with Valley News Live for the latest on this developing story. Complete article
Denver Colorado Police Searching For Suspects In Walmart Assault 04/30/2022
DENVER (CBS4) – Denver Police want to find suspects accused of aggravated assault at a Walmart near East Smith Road Quebec Street. It happened on April 24 at around 6:30 p.m.
Police say the suspects are connected to a white hatchback sedan. They describe the suspects as a Black male in his late 20s or early 30s, about 5-feet-09 with a slim build and a possible goatee. Complete article
Crime Stoppers offer $2,000 reward for tips on Colorado Walmart assault 04/29/2022
DENVER (CBS4) – Denver Police want to find suspects accused of aggravated assault at a Walmart near East Smith Road Quebec Street. It happened on April 24 at around 6:30 p.m.
Police say the suspects are connected to a white hatchback sedan. They describe the suspects as a Black male in his late 20s or early 30s, about 5-feet-09 with a slim build and a possible goatee. Complete article
Crime Stoppers offer $2,000 reward for tips on Colorado Walmart assault 04/29/2022
SAPD asking public to identify woman accused of assaulting Tx. Walmart employee during theft 04/28/2022
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are asking the public to help them identify a robbery suspect.
Police said the woman, who is believed to be in her 40s or 50s, is accused of assaulting a female employee after stealing items from the Walmart in the 8900 block of West Military Drive on March 26.
According to a police report, the woman was captured on surveillance cameras placing items from a store shelf in her purse.
When she was confronted by a loss prevention employee near the exit, the woman refused to stop so the employee grabbed her purse. That’s when the woman allegedly punched the employee in her chest causing her to fall. The incident was captured on store cameras. Complete article
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are asking the public to help them identify a robbery suspect.
Police said the woman, who is believed to be in her 40s or 50s, is accused of assaulting a female employee after stealing items from the Walmart in the 8900 block of West Military Drive on March 26.
According to a police report, the woman was captured on surveillance cameras placing items from a store shelf in her purse.
When she was confronted by a loss prevention employee near the exit, the woman refused to stop so the employee grabbed her purse. That’s when the woman allegedly punched the employee in her chest causing her to fall. The incident was captured on store cameras. Complete article
Stores like Trader Joe’s and Walmart ‘can push prices up’ now without shoppers blaming them — finance prof explains why 04/27/2022
Grocery prices in March were 10% higher than they were during the same month last year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And everyone’s talking about it. Inflation is the number one economic concern for voters, according to a recent Gallup poll.
Focus on inflation from news outlets actually makes it easier for stores to hike up prices without consumers retaliating or taking their business elsewhere, says Francesco D’Acunta, assistant professor of finance at Boston College who co-authored the paper “How Grocery Prices Influence Consumers’ Inflation Expectations.”
“Often, retailers don’t increase prices in times when inflation is not very high as those prices would be evident to the consumer,” he says. “When inflation is substantial, that is when retailers can push prices up.” Complete article
Grocery prices in March were 10% higher than they were during the same month last year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And everyone’s talking about it. Inflation is the number one economic concern for voters, according to a recent Gallup poll.
Focus on inflation from news outlets actually makes it easier for stores to hike up prices without consumers retaliating or taking their business elsewhere, says Francesco D’Acunta, assistant professor of finance at Boston College who co-authored the paper “How Grocery Prices Influence Consumers’ Inflation Expectations.”
“Often, retailers don’t increase prices in times when inflation is not very high as those prices would be evident to the consumer,” he says. “When inflation is substantial, that is when retailers can push prices up.” Complete article
We compared prices at Aldi, Trader Joe’s, Target, and Walmart in 3 cities — here’s where staples cost the most 04/28/2022 In big city suburbs, prices are surprisingly consistent; Trader Joe’s was the most expensive across the board; Walmart and Target had comparable prices, and Aldi was the least expensive retailer.; Some items, like eggs, cost more at Walmart.
Man arrested for stealing $3K from Painted Post NY Walmart 04/29/2022
BJ’s Wholesale says judge should toss Walmart’s patent lawsuit over self-checkout app 04/29/2022
Man arrested for grand larceny at NY Walmart in Amsterdam 04/30/2022
Man flees from police near Walmart in Chillicothe Ohio 04/30/2022
Somerset man arrested for 3 separate Pa. Walmart self-checkout thefts 04/30/2022
No comments:
Post a Comment