Walmart had at least nine more shootings in October 2026, including two fatal ones, one where an innocent bystander was killed in an argument between other people, and another where a former Walmart employee killed his wife, who was still a Walmart employee over a domestic argument. There were also at least four injuries from these shootings including two self-inflicted injuries, one that was a single accident, another where the suspect fired multiple shots including one that was self-inflicted. There was also growing outrage after the Attorney General of Mississippi ruled that a police shooting last June that killed a toddler was justified despite the fact that he was shot through the passenger window showing the officer was not in danger, and there was no evidence that they actually had stolen diapers, not that petty theft justifies killing people. There was also a fire at the same police department, but few details about why or if it was related to the killing, though no one was hurt in this fire.
In addition to the nine shootings there were about as many, if not more, gun related crimes where shots weren't fired, including at least one armed robbery, domestic arguments, a customer that threatened an employee for refusing to be in a rap video, armed shoplifters, at least one stolen gun and a threat to shoot up Walmart on Halloween weeks before Halloween.
In addition to the two people killed in shootings there were two more killed in accidents, one person killed after being smashed with a cinder block, and three bodies found on their property, including one that was submerged in water, for a total of at least eight dead.
There were numerous bomb threats, as usual, since Walmart gets dozens, if not hundreds of bomb threats per year, but in one case they were held inside by police and not allowed to leave for some reason. The police say the employees might be in a better position to recognize what's wrong, but these police were clearly not well informed about the long history of bomb threats, which are almost always false alarms, clearly indicating this is the wrong response, and even if it weren't a false alarm, this could have kept people at risk instead of evacuating, which is what they usually do.
There was also another incident where a Walmart account was hacked and $2,000 charged to her, and as usual, Walmart tries not to accept responsibility, but if enough attention is drawn to it they often change their mind, whether it happened this time or not. Another customer who claims he was previously a "floor-walker" watching for shop-lifters for a large corporation said he was able to easily recognize an obvious one when he came in first thing in the morning and there were no other customers, he claimed they were there all the time, but they're harder to spot when it's busy. There were also several assaults and a worker hospitalized in an accidental electrical shock which also led to evacuation of a store.
In addition to the two people killed in accidents there were over half a dozen additional major crashes, chases, fights in an Uber car, stolen vehicles, including one with a 6-year-old in the vehicle when it was stolen, automobile burglaries and other automobile crimes or accidents, probably much more, since many aren't widely reported. There were also at least a couple fires, at least one which was arson and a couple knife attacks including one stabbing and another knife threat.
One shopper noticed that Walmart pharmacy prices have jumped ten times in a month, without a clear explanation, although there are numerous books showing drug prices are greatly inflated due to patents as a result of political connections, even though tax payer money subsidizes almost all research. This fits the definition of what Frédéric Bastiat might call legal plunder, where the government helps one segment of society, in this case drug companies and campaign donors, steal from the rest of us by passing laws to rig the economy. Walmart also got roasted for giving a 44-year employee flowers to celebrate, which made them seem incredibly petty.
Walmart recalls have surged in recent months or years, with new recalls coming out every couple of days, if not more often, on average, including many things that could easily be prevented, providing growing evidence that they're cutting so many corners a large percentage of their products can't be considered safe or reliable. They're also rapidly increasing the use of drone deliveries, in some cases, despite local opposition, or in others they succeed in preventing them, but this appears to be the minority, at least for now.
What could go wrong?
Some of them have already crashed and started fires, there's been at least one case where someone was angry it was flying too close to his property, he thought it was spying on him, so he shot it, and was forced to pay restitution. We'll find out more in the months if not years to come, but this is another recipe for disaster, like self-checkout aisles.
Walmart is being accused of using "dynamic pricing" where they change prices with little or no notice, or do it based on who's shopping as detected by surveillance equipment and other new technology, which they deny. In some cases they probably don't have the technology to do what they're being accused of yet, but they may be developing it. Despite their denials, one report claims they're moving in that direction based on patents they filed, and at least one customer claims prices changed between the time he picked up items from the shelf and when he got to the register, and when he asked about this an employee confirmed it was a new pricing system. Whether it's true or not, the FTC is demanding data about this.
They're also working on more automation or robots to replace workers, and in some cases it's backfiring, like being forced to change the size of cardboard boxes because the robots can't adapt to them. They're also constantly facing one lawsuit after another, including unpaid overtime, accidents and much more; and customers or workers don't have nearly as much money for legal expenses as Walmart, because Walmart uses some of the money they make from workers and customers for legal expenses, so workers and customers are indirectly funding Walmart's defense without having much if any money for their own legal expenses.
How often do you see women that take off all their clothes and walk around nude at Walmart? Do you think there's anything "indecent" about that or cause for an arrest?
Do you know any social media pundits with a large following that assume anyone following them might be a fan? Even when they're shoplifting? Do you know any that brag about getting caught this way saying it "was so scary?"
One bystander watched while a racist white woman harassed a black shopper who turned the table on her saying "You smell like cat" whatever that means, but the bystander thought she got the best of the racist.
An Indiana lawmaker who supported Trump and was endorsed by Trump in return was forced to resign after getting caught shoplifting which he blamed on "cognitive decline" which he seems to have in common with Donald Trump.
Another deputy Mayor was also accused of stealing from Walmart in West Virginia; and apparently he's a repeat offender who had been trespassed and told he couldn't enter Walmart again.
Don't politicians make enough money stealing from the public so they don't have to steal from Walmart? Ever notice they rarely have to resign when they steal from us but are quick to resign or get fired when stealing from the rich?
Once again Customers shared pictures of mouse droppings they found at a Walmart store and one woman said she grabbed two bags without realizing it until after she got them on her hands.
A woman who trespassed on Walmart's ex-CEO, Doug McMillen's home claimed that he and his wife were her parents and that they would eventually "go back to their home planet."
For some reason the judge decided she wasn't fit to stand trial and she spent several years at the Arkansas State Hospital before being released on the condition that she doesn't contact the family, which she breached and was arrested again. Are they sure she's not their daughter and will eventually "go back to their home planet" with her?
Strange things happen at Walmart!
In 2006 Wake Up Walmart did a study, "Is Walmart Safe?" based on incidents in 2004, (PDF) about crime at Walmart which showed that it increased when Walmarts opened up and that crime was higher at Walmart than at other retailers. Since then Walmart Shootings began compiling a list of gun related incidents at Walmart and demonstrated that they have a large number of them, including on average more than one shooting per week somewhere in the country; now after counting them for several years that average is over two per week. In January of 2014 another study, "Rolling Back Prices and Raising Crime Rates?" provided additional statistical research indicating that Walmart might be contributing to higher crime rates or at least a slowing of the decline in crime. The study found that. “on average, communities with Walmarts had 17 more property crimes and two more violent crimes per 10,000 people than those communities without Walmarts.” I reviewed this more in Walmart’s crime problem, Rolling Back Safety more than prices? where I explained that although this study is helpful they could have done better with additional data that is available and I reviewed some of that. I also added my own review about why I think that Walmart policies have been contributing to higher crime in a previous blog, Walmart high crime rate continues un-investigaterd and have provided additional information under the author tag Walmart Crime Watch.
Over the past ten to fifteen years Walmart has been increasing the use of self-checkout, and this has corresponded with a steady increase in shoplifting as well as false accusations, yet they refuse to even discuss returning to the use of cashiers. What most people seem to have forgotten was that when they first did this it was on a small scale as an experiment, presumably to see if it worked before expanding it, which would actually make sense, if they slowed it down or reversed it once they saw how many problems it caused. But that's not what they did. Instead the more problems they had the more they increased use of self-checkout, often claiming that instead of hiring more cashiers again, which worked previously, they resorted to more technology and hiring more security to catch people skip scanning or at other forms of theft. This has led to massive amounts of false accusations, in addition to the real thefts, and when the thefts are real, and they get caught, they often resort to violence, so it endangers both Walmart workers and customers.
Now they're acting as if the rise of shoplifting is happening for some inexplicable reason and even asking police to help them solve this problem, as if it wasn't a problem created by their own policies, and most of the media or politicians aren't pointing out the obvious. This is resulting in a massive increase in arrests, court expenses, and prison expenses, which Walmart isn't paying for, effectively meaning we are subsidizing Walmart's high crime problems with tax money. There's no official explanation for why they're behaving so foolishly; but, since this is a for profit corporation it's not hard to speculate about the most likely reason for it, that they're increasing profits for those making the decisions. But, a large portion of the money saved by not hiring cashiers is spent on technology or security to catch thieves; and, if they had to pay the increase in police, courts and prison costs that would reduce or eliminate their savings, and they would almost certainly reverse their policies, because they wouldn't be increasing profits with self-checkout.
This doesn't even include the risk to the health of both their customers and workers when the worst thieves turn violent, in some cases possibly even shooting and killing people. Every year since 2016 has seen more than a hundred shootings at Walmart, and more often than not, this is increasing, while they ignore the causes of their crime problems. These self-checkouts are also making it easier for thieves to put "skimmers" that collect credit or debit card information from customers that enable them to use their cards illegally, but, once again, the customers are stuck with the tab, not Walmart, so they're doing little or nothing to stop this, even though it's a direct result of their bad policies. And furthermore, courts have ruled that Walmart has a right to detain customers even when they have no reason to believe they're shoplifting, if they simply refuse to show receipts, as a matter of principle. At times some lawyers have claimed they need probable cause to ask to see receipts, which, if a customer goes directly from the register, sometimes even when there's a cashier, to the door they can't possibly have. So this means Walmart is under no obligation to assume their paying customers are innocent until proven guilty, which should raise major constitutional questions!
Stacy Mitchell has also compiled a list of other studies about Walmart and how they impact society, Key Studies on Big-Box Retail & Independent Business. To the best of my knowledge Walmart has done as little as they seem to get away with, often relying on rhetoric that isn't backed up with action, when it comes to addressing any of their critics concerns, including crime. One of the responses they’ve come up with is what they call "Restorative Justice" which gives first time shoplifters a chance to avoid being arrested or any criminal record if they take an on line course which costs $400 up front or $500 in payments, plus perhaps, reparations. This has been part of the privatization process and often denies suspects of the due process or access to a lawyer, perhaps even intimidating and extorting from some people that might not even be guilty. Walmart seems to be trying to find a way to turn crime into a profit making situation instead of looking for the most effective ways to reduce it. Making Change at Walmart is asking If you or someone you know has gone through @Walmart's "Restorative Justice" program for first-time suspected shoplifters, send us a DM. 03/30/2017 to ensure that it isn’t doing more harm than good. I did my own review of this program as well at Walmart’s “Restorative Justice” Endangers Public Without Reducing Crime. The following are a list of incidents that occurred in October 2026. 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.
Man accidentally shoots himself at Lafayette La. Walmart, police say 10/02/2026
LAFAYETTE, La. (Acadiana News First) - A man accidentally shot himself in the leg inside the Walmart on Pinhook Road in Lafayette while adjusting a gun on his belt, according to the Lafayette Police Department.
Officers reported the gunfire inside the store sent people running, but police confirmed the shooting was accidental.
The man is being treated for his injuries and is expected to survive. No one else was hurt. Complete article
LAFAYETTE, La. (Acadiana News First) - A man accidentally shot himself in the leg inside the Walmart on Pinhook Road in Lafayette while adjusting a gun on his belt, according to the Lafayette Police Department.
Officers reported the gunfire inside the store sent people running, but police confirmed the shooting was accidental.
The man is being treated for his injuries and is expected to survive. No one else was hurt. Complete article
EPD: Man threatens Ind. Walmart employees with gun after worker refused to be in his rap video 10/03/2026
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A man is facing charges after police say he flashed a gun and made threats when a Neighborhood Walmart employee refused to be in his rap video.
Officers were dispatched to the Neighborhood Walmart on North First Avenue for a report of suspicious circumstances Friday evening.
Police spoke with witnesses who told them the incident happened the day before on Thursday, when Hunter Loera approached an employee and tried to convince him to be in his rap video. The employee declined, but Loera kept asking. Complete article
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A man is facing charges after police say he flashed a gun and made threats when a Neighborhood Walmart employee refused to be in his rap video.
Officers were dispatched to the Neighborhood Walmart on North First Avenue for a report of suspicious circumstances Friday evening.
Police spoke with witnesses who told them the incident happened the day before on Thursday, when Hunter Loera approached an employee and tried to convince him to be in his rap video. The employee declined, but Loera kept asking. Complete article
Teenager stabbed at Ithaca NY Walmart 10/02/2026
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca police saying they found a 17 year-old stabbed in an Ithaca Walmart on Thursday.
Ithaca Police responded to the Walmart on Fairgrounds Memorial Parkway at around 1:20 in the afternoon for a reports of a stabbing.
Once Police arrived they say they found a 17 year-old who had been stabbed in the chest. As they located the victim, officers located the suspect, 18 year-old Samuel A. Rodriguez of Ithaca, who was fleeing from the scene.
Rodriguez was caught and taken into custody. The crime weapon he used in the stabbing was also recovered. Complete article
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca police saying they found a 17 year-old stabbed in an Ithaca Walmart on Thursday.
Ithaca Police responded to the Walmart on Fairgrounds Memorial Parkway at around 1:20 in the afternoon for a reports of a stabbing.
Once Police arrived they say they found a 17 year-old who had been stabbed in the chest. As they located the victim, officers located the suspect, 18 year-old Samuel A. Rodriguez of Ithaca, who was fleeing from the scene.
Rodriguez was caught and taken into custody. The crime weapon he used in the stabbing was also recovered. Complete article
Armed man arrested after domestic dispute at Leland Walmart 10/01/2026
LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - A man was taken into custody Thursday afternoon following a domestic dispute at the Leland Walmart that prompted an armed robbery call, town officials said.
Authorities confirmed there was no active shooter, no shots were fired and no injuries were reported.
According to the spokesperson for the town, officers responded to the store at 1:43 p.m. Oct. 1 for an initial report of an armed robbery. Investigators quickly determined the incident was not a robbery, but rather a domestic dispute between two people who knew each other.
Police found the suspect, who was armed with a handgun, and arrested him without incident. Charges are currently pending, the spokesperson said. Complete article
LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - A man was taken into custody Thursday afternoon following a domestic dispute at the Leland Walmart that prompted an armed robbery call, town officials said.
Authorities confirmed there was no active shooter, no shots were fired and no injuries were reported.
According to the spokesperson for the town, officers responded to the store at 1:43 p.m. Oct. 1 for an initial report of an armed robbery. Investigators quickly determined the incident was not a robbery, but rather a domestic dispute between two people who knew each other.
Police found the suspect, who was armed with a handgun, and arrested him without incident. Charges are currently pending, the spokesperson said. Complete article
Warrenton man jailed after alleged threats to shoot up Missouri Walmart on Halloween 10/04/2026
Warrenton police said they arrested a man accused of making terroristic threats to shoot up a Walmart and other locations on Halloween.
WARRENTON, Mo. — A Warrenton man was arrested after police said he allegedly threatened to carry out a shooting at a Walmart and other locations on Halloween.
According to the Warrenton Police Department, officers learned from the Missouri Information Analysis Center about a person who allegedly made threats to carry out a shooting at a Walmart and other locations on Oct. 31.
Officers and detectives identified and located the person through a coordinated investigation that included the use of cellphone location data, police said.
The suspect was taken into custody and interviewed. Police said he was then placed on a 24-hour hold at the Warren County Jail for investigation of a second-degree terroristic threat. Complete article
Warrenton police said they arrested a man accused of making terroristic threats to shoot up a Walmart and other locations on Halloween.
WARRENTON, Mo. — A Warrenton man was arrested after police said he allegedly threatened to carry out a shooting at a Walmart and other locations on Halloween.
According to the Warrenton Police Department, officers learned from the Missouri Information Analysis Center about a person who allegedly made threats to carry out a shooting at a Walmart and other locations on Oct. 31.
Officers and detectives identified and located the person through a coordinated investigation that included the use of cellphone location data, police said.
The suspect was taken into custody and interviewed. Police said he was then placed on a 24-hour hold at the Warren County Jail for investigation of a second-degree terroristic threat. Complete article
ECPD: Teens banned from gathering in NC Walmart parking lot 10/01/2026
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — Following several incidents of loitering at a Walmart Supercenter in Elizabeth City, teenagers are banned from gathering or loitering in the location’s parking lot.
Located in the 100 block of Tanglewood Parkway, management at the Walmart has had to ask the youth not to loiter in the store’s parking lot. Additionally, the Elizabeth City Police Department was recently called to the location following a report concerning an overturned vehicle with possible injuries due to recklessness.
Due to the serious risk of injury and other safety concerns, management requested that the Elizabeth City Police Department charge anyone found loitering or trespassing on the property. Complete article
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — Following several incidents of loitering at a Walmart Supercenter in Elizabeth City, teenagers are banned from gathering or loitering in the location’s parking lot.
Located in the 100 block of Tanglewood Parkway, management at the Walmart has had to ask the youth not to loiter in the store’s parking lot. Additionally, the Elizabeth City Police Department was recently called to the location following a report concerning an overturned vehicle with possible injuries due to recklessness.
Due to the serious risk of injury and other safety concerns, management requested that the Elizabeth City Police Department charge anyone found loitering or trespassing on the property. Complete article
Arson suspect apprehended after Georgetown SC Walmart fire: Police 10/03/2026
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Georgetown police arrested a woman Friday for intentionally setting a fire inside a Walmart.
According to the Georgetown Police Department, officers and fire crews responded Thursday to the Walmart at 1310 N. Fraser Street after reports of a fire inside the store.
Fire crews quickly evacuated all store employees and customers and successfully extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported, GPD says.
Officers launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the fire and identify the person responsible. Complete article
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Georgetown police arrested a woman Friday for intentionally setting a fire inside a Walmart.
According to the Georgetown Police Department, officers and fire crews responded Thursday to the Walmart at 1310 N. Fraser Street after reports of a fire inside the store.
Fire crews quickly evacuated all store employees and customers and successfully extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported, GPD says.
Officers launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the fire and identify the person responsible. Complete article
Two Burlington men accused of selling cardboard phones to Walmart EcoATM kiosk 10/04/2026
Police say two Burlington men used fake cellphones made from cardboard boxes and pictures drawn to resemble real devices to scam an EcoATM kiosk inside the West Burlington Walmart out of cash.
Charged are Jacob Johnson and Damone Manning, both of Burlington.
The alleged scheme resulted in about 80 fraudulent transactions between April 12 and May 12, according to the West Burlington Police Department. Complete article
Police say two Burlington men used fake cellphones made from cardboard boxes and pictures drawn to resemble real devices to scam an EcoATM kiosk inside the West Burlington Walmart out of cash.
Charged are Jacob Johnson and Damone Manning, both of Burlington.
The alleged scheme resulted in about 80 fraudulent transactions between April 12 and May 12, according to the West Burlington Police Department. Complete article
Clermont police warn of donation scam outside Walmart 10/04/2026
CLERMONT, Fla – Clermont police are warning shoppers about a scam outside a local Walmart where people posing as sports team fundraisers are accused of charging donors more than they agreed to give.
Police said the incidents happened June 13 and Sept. 1, 19 and 27 outside the Walmart at 1450 Johns Lake Road in Clermont. According to police, the individuals approached customers and asked for donations to support various sports teams.
In some cases, they sold candy and told customers they could not accept cash, only card payments. Police said victims later found their cards were charged for more than the amount they had agreed to donate. Complete article
CLERMONT, Fla – Clermont police are warning shoppers about a scam outside a local Walmart where people posing as sports team fundraisers are accused of charging donors more than they agreed to give.
Police said the incidents happened June 13 and Sept. 1, 19 and 27 outside the Walmart at 1450 Johns Lake Road in Clermont. According to police, the individuals approached customers and asked for donations to support various sports teams.
In some cases, they sold candy and told customers they could not accept cash, only card payments. Police said victims later found their cards were charged for more than the amount they had agreed to donate. Complete article
Woman thought a Walmart staff was flirting with her and became a ‘fan’. Then he grabbed her at the exit and checks her purse: ‘Was so scary’ 10/05/2026
Noticing the same man in aisle after aisle can make a Walmart trip uncomfortable. One woman, however, apparently landed on a much more flattering explanation: he had a crush on her.
The attention did not seem impossible to her. She had around 40,000 TikTok followers at the time, so she even wondered whether the stranger was a fan. Walmart shoppers have caught people quietly following them around stores before, but she was reading the situation very differently.
According to TikTok creator @secretaccountforbadbs, there was one major detail working against that theory. She was shoplifting at the time. Once she reached the Walmart exit, her supposed admirer finally revealed why he had been watching her. “This was so scary,” she recalled.
That attention suddenly made sense
The woman shared the 2023 incident in a TikTok that has received more than 124,000 views. At the time, she described herself as “completely dirt broke,” despite having a job that paid $17 an hour.
She admitted that much of her money was going toward partying and drinking, leaving her without enough for food, laundry, and other expenses. Eventually, she decided to steal from Walmart. Complete article
Noticing the same man in aisle after aisle can make a Walmart trip uncomfortable. One woman, however, apparently landed on a much more flattering explanation: he had a crush on her.
The attention did not seem impossible to her. She had around 40,000 TikTok followers at the time, so she even wondered whether the stranger was a fan. Walmart shoppers have caught people quietly following them around stores before, but she was reading the situation very differently.
According to TikTok creator @secretaccountforbadbs, there was one major detail working against that theory. She was shoplifting at the time. Once she reached the Walmart exit, her supposed admirer finally revealed why he had been watching her. “This was so scary,” she recalled.
That attention suddenly made sense
The woman shared the 2023 incident in a TikTok that has received more than 124,000 views. At the time, she described herself as “completely dirt broke,” despite having a job that paid $17 an hour.
She admitted that much of her money was going toward partying and drinking, leaving her without enough for food, laundry, and other expenses. Eventually, she decided to steal from Walmart. Complete article
Nevada shopper says Walmart pharmacy prices jumped 10 times in a month 10/03/2026
A Nevada Walmart shopper said several routine prescriptions jumped by roughly 10 times in a single month, with Walmart blaming the insurer and the insurer pointing back at Walmart's billing — a confusing increase that prompted the customer to ask whether the problem was the pharmacy, the insurance company, or a discount that quietly disappeared.
Here's what to know
The complaint appeared in a Reddit thread in r/HealthInsurance, where the original poster wrote, "Has anyone else experienced huge price increases at Walmart Pharmacy recently? The price of some meds from last month to this month has gone up by 10 times, some even more."
Among the examples they shared, one monthly refill went from $2.63 to more than $30, and another increased from $1.99 to $11.15.
According to the poster, the two companies offered opposite explanations: Walmart blamed the insurance company, and the insurer said Walmart billed the higher amounts. They added that, "looking at claim history on Rx provider website seems to corroborate that," while also saying they had not seen news coverage or similar posts about the issue. Complete article
Bud Brown: Alleged "dynamic pricing" where they change the price while the customer is going from the aisle to the register. 10/01/2026
A Nevada Walmart shopper said several routine prescriptions jumped by roughly 10 times in a single month, with Walmart blaming the insurer and the insurer pointing back at Walmart's billing — a confusing increase that prompted the customer to ask whether the problem was the pharmacy, the insurance company, or a discount that quietly disappeared.
Here's what to know
The complaint appeared in a Reddit thread in r/HealthInsurance, where the original poster wrote, "Has anyone else experienced huge price increases at Walmart Pharmacy recently? The price of some meds from last month to this month has gone up by 10 times, some even more."
Among the examples they shared, one monthly refill went from $2.63 to more than $30, and another increased from $1.99 to $11.15.
According to the poster, the two companies offered opposite explanations: Walmart blamed the insurance company, and the insurer said Walmart billed the higher amounts. They added that, "looking at claim history on Rx provider website seems to corroborate that," while also saying they had not seen news coverage or similar posts about the issue. Complete article
Bud Brown: Alleged "dynamic pricing" where they change the price while the customer is going from the aisle to the register. 10/01/2026
Recall alert: Walmart recalls 4.4M grill brushes 10/01/2026
Walmart recalled millions of grill brushes because the metal bristles can come off and stick to the grill or food. If someone were to ingest them, they could be injured and need surgery.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said a total of 4.477 million Walmart Expert Grill brushes were recalled.
They have black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some have an attached scraper and were sold from January 2021 to August 2026 for between $1 and $28. Complete article
Walmart recalled millions of grill brushes because the metal bristles can come off and stick to the grill or food. If someone were to ingest them, they could be injured and need surgery.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said a total of 4.477 million Walmart Expert Grill brushes were recalled.
They have black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some have an attached scraper and were sold from January 2021 to August 2026 for between $1 and $28. Complete article
Expanded pasta recall impacts Walmart’s Bettergoods brand as Listeria contamination fears spread 10/02/2026
The recall stemmed from concerns that the product could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious infection and even death.
Now, the Walmart pasta recall has expanded. Here's what you need to know.
What's happened?
On October 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a recall notice about a pasta product.
The product was made by Gias Foods of New York City and sold under Walmart's Bettergoods brand. However, this is not the first recall notice associated with this product. Complete article
The recall stemmed from concerns that the product could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious infection and even death.
Now, the Walmart pasta recall has expanded. Here's what you need to know.
What's happened?
On October 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a recall notice about a pasta product.
The product was made by Gias Foods of New York City and sold under Walmart's Bettergoods brand. However, this is not the first recall notice associated with this product. Complete article
Walmart, Trader Joe's frozen berry recall expands after E. coli outbreak sickened 17 10/03/2026
There were 6 hospitalizations linked to the frozen berries but no reported deaths: US health officials.
A Chilean fruit supplier has expanded a recall of its frozen organic berries, which were sold in Walmarts and Trader Joe's stores across the United States.
The products, made by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., were linked to an E. coli outbreak that infected 17 people and hospitalized six in Florida and Georgia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There were no reported deaths.
The company updated its recall Friday to include additional lots of its Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend and Great Value frozen Organic Blueberries. Complete article
There were 6 hospitalizations linked to the frozen berries but no reported deaths: US health officials.
A Chilean fruit supplier has expanded a recall of its frozen organic berries, which were sold in Walmarts and Trader Joe's stores across the United States.
The products, made by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., were linked to an E. coli outbreak that infected 17 people and hospitalized six in Florida and Georgia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There were no reported deaths.
The company updated its recall Friday to include additional lots of its Great Value frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend and Great Value frozen Organic Blueberries. Complete article
Walmart recalls: Check your bedrooms, backyards and basements for these 3 products 10/03/2026
Whether you are on the go or staying at home, there will always come a time where you need to shop for essential products.
No matter what you’re shopping for, you might encounter a recalled product that can put your life or your family’s life at risk — which is why staying informed matters.
Walmart has a list of recalled products sold at its stores and online, with categories for food, general products and prescription medications. Complete article
Whether you are on the go or staying at home, there will always come a time where you need to shop for essential products.
No matter what you’re shopping for, you might encounter a recalled product that can put your life or your family’s life at risk — which is why staying informed matters.
Walmart has a list of recalled products sold at its stores and online, with categories for food, general products and prescription medications. Complete article
Suspect Sought In $800 Bicycle Swipe From NY Walmart In Centereach: Police 10/02/2026
Police: Man arrested for scanning ramen at Chubbuck Idaho Walmart while carting off more than $1,000 in goods 10/01/2026
Virginia residents saved George Washington's home from a Walmart Supercenter 10/01/2026
Police: Bomb threat at Harnett County NC Walmart deemed hoax 10/04/2026
Police investigating homicide Tuesday morning in northeast Austin 10/06/2026
The homicide happened sometime before 5:30 a.m. Tuesday near the 1000 block of Norwood Park Boulevard, according to Austin police.
AUSTIN, Texas — Police are investigating a homicide Tuesday morning in northeast Austin.
In a media briefing Tuesday, the Austin Police Department (APD) said they received a welfare call from a CapMetro bus driver sometime before 5:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Once on scene, APD said they found a man in his 60s or 70s who was injured along the 1000 block of Norwood Park Boulevard, which is not far from a Walmart Supercenter. Police said they also found blood near the victim. Complete article
Suspect used large concrete block to strike, kill victim at northeast Austin Tx. bus stop, affidavit says 10/13/2026
The homicide happened sometime before 5:30 a.m. Tuesday near the 1000 block of Norwood Park Boulevard, according to Austin police.
AUSTIN, Texas — Police are investigating a homicide Tuesday morning in northeast Austin.
In a media briefing Tuesday, the Austin Police Department (APD) said they received a welfare call from a CapMetro bus driver sometime before 5:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Once on scene, APD said they found a man in his 60s or 70s who was injured along the 1000 block of Norwood Park Boulevard, which is not far from a Walmart Supercenter. Police said they also found blood near the victim. Complete article
Suspect used large concrete block to strike, kill victim at northeast Austin Tx. bus stop, affidavit says 10/13/2026
Father arrested after video of him beating son at Bennettsville SC Walmart surfaces, chief says 10/06/2026
BENNETTSVILLE, SC (WMBF) - Police in the Pee Dee arrested a father after a video of him and his son resurfaced online.
The Bennettsville Police Department said Jim Thurman is accused of beating his son at the Walmart Supercenter on Bennettsville Square on Oct. 1.
Police said that video of the beating “recently resurfaced” and was brought to the department’s attention, beginning the investigation.
“We appreciate the members of our community who bring matters of concern to the attention of law enforcement,” a news release stated. “Protecting the safety and well-being of children remains a serious responsibility of the Bennettsville Police Department.” Complete article
BENNETTSVILLE, SC (WMBF) - Police in the Pee Dee arrested a father after a video of him and his son resurfaced online.
The Bennettsville Police Department said Jim Thurman is accused of beating his son at the Walmart Supercenter on Bennettsville Square on Oct. 1.
Police said that video of the beating “recently resurfaced” and was brought to the department’s attention, beginning the investigation.
“We appreciate the members of our community who bring matters of concern to the attention of law enforcement,” a news release stated. “Protecting the safety and well-being of children remains a serious responsibility of the Bennettsville Police Department.” Complete article
Georgia Walmart employee accused of selling items under the table at big discount 10/06/2026
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. — A Walmart employee is facing criminal charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the company, all while on the clock.
The Chatham County Police Department said 19-year-old Derrick Robinson is accused of selling items from the store’s electronics aisle at a discount, “bypassing the cash register and handing over the ‘discounted’ merchandise” after having customers pay him directly via cash or through financial apps.
Police said so far, more than $8,000 of merchandise appears to have been taken from the store.
While he was being questioned, Robinson was also found with a firearm, “which is illegal because he is under 21,” according to the police department. Complete article
CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. — A Walmart employee is facing criminal charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the company, all while on the clock.
The Chatham County Police Department said 19-year-old Derrick Robinson is accused of selling items from the store’s electronics aisle at a discount, “bypassing the cash register and handing over the ‘discounted’ merchandise” after having customers pay him directly via cash or through financial apps.
Police said so far, more than $8,000 of merchandise appears to have been taken from the store.
While he was being questioned, Robinson was also found with a firearm, “which is illegal because he is under 21,” according to the police department. Complete article
Goodbye to these bills: Walmart won't accept these dollars in October 2026 10/07/2026
If you have these dollar bills, neither retailers like Walmart nor banks will accept them. Here’s which ones and what you can do to not lose your money.
In an effort to improve the security of the monetary system, the Bureau of Engraving, the Secret Service and the Advanced Counterfeit Deterrence (ACD) Steering Committee have implemented an initiative to stop U.S. retailers, banks, and ATMs from accepting specific banknotes.
According to various reports, the dollar bills that will be rejected are all those that fall into the category of “mutilated”, that is, those that have cuts or damaged edges and are discolored. This measure applies to stores and supermarkets such as Walmart, Dollar Tree, Costco, Target and other businesses.
Currently, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) issues dollar bills in seven denominations: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. While the $500, $1,000, and $10,000 bills have been out of production for some time, they are still in circulation. The only scenario in which the latter can be rejected is if they fall into the “mutilated” category, like any other unit. Complete article
If you have these dollar bills, neither retailers like Walmart nor banks will accept them. Here’s which ones and what you can do to not lose your money.
In an effort to improve the security of the monetary system, the Bureau of Engraving, the Secret Service and the Advanced Counterfeit Deterrence (ACD) Steering Committee have implemented an initiative to stop U.S. retailers, banks, and ATMs from accepting specific banknotes.
According to various reports, the dollar bills that will be rejected are all those that fall into the category of “mutilated”, that is, those that have cuts or damaged edges and are discolored. This measure applies to stores and supermarkets such as Walmart, Dollar Tree, Costco, Target and other businesses.
Currently, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) issues dollar bills in seven denominations: $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. While the $500, $1,000, and $10,000 bills have been out of production for some time, they are still in circulation. The only scenario in which the latter can be rejected is if they fall into the “mutilated” category, like any other unit. Complete article
Wing and Walmart will bring drone delivery to Denver and Seattle in 2027 10/06/2026
If you shop at Walmart in a big US city, a drone may soon bring your order. Wing, Alphabet's drone company, and Walmart say they will launch delivery in the Denver and Seattle areas in 2027. The official announcement puts the goal at more than 270 stores and about 40 million customers by then. Drone delivery is moving from pilot projects to a standard option at a major retailer.
The rollout
Wing already serves five metro areas for Walmart: Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston and Orlando. The companies say more than 3 million customers can already order this way. They have not said how many orders each metro area handles.
Beyond Denver and Seattle, 14 more areas are planned. Miami, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area are on the list. That would bring the network to nearly 20 US metro areas.
The drones fly at up to 60 mph (97 km/h) and carry up to 5 pounds (2.3 kg). They lower each package on a tether, so they don't land at the door. When an order qualifies, the option appears on Walmart's website or app. Customers can also order through Wing's own app.
Not everyone is welcoming it
Denver's plans showed up in city permits before the announcement, according to DroneXL. Two suburbs have reportedly frozen applications for drone hubs over zoning concerns. Axios Denver says only five Walmart stores sit inside city limits. Rain in Seattle and winter weather in Denver will also test how reliable the drones are. Complete article
Walmart delivery drones are coming to Colorado 10/05/2026
Drone deliveries will soon fly over parts of Gastonia NC thanks to new Walmart facility 10/11/2026
Kirkwood Missouri Council Homes In On Walmart Drones 10/12/2026 City to decide special use permit for “Drone Nest”
Kirkwood Missouri shoots down proposal for Walmart drone delivery amid resident pushback 10/16/2026
Walmart rolls out drone deliveries across Charlotte NC: No red light ‘in the sky’ 10/21/2026
Walmart's drone delivery push expands across St. Louis region 10/27/2026
I had a Walmart drone deliver eggs – checking for cracks was half the fun 10/08/2026 Obvious Propaganda
If you shop at Walmart in a big US city, a drone may soon bring your order. Wing, Alphabet's drone company, and Walmart say they will launch delivery in the Denver and Seattle areas in 2027. The official announcement puts the goal at more than 270 stores and about 40 million customers by then. Drone delivery is moving from pilot projects to a standard option at a major retailer.
The rollout
Wing already serves five metro areas for Walmart: Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston and Orlando. The companies say more than 3 million customers can already order this way. They have not said how many orders each metro area handles.
Beyond Denver and Seattle, 14 more areas are planned. Miami, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area are on the list. That would bring the network to nearly 20 US metro areas.
The drones fly at up to 60 mph (97 km/h) and carry up to 5 pounds (2.3 kg). They lower each package on a tether, so they don't land at the door. When an order qualifies, the option appears on Walmart's website or app. Customers can also order through Wing's own app.
Not everyone is welcoming it
Denver's plans showed up in city permits before the announcement, according to DroneXL. Two suburbs have reportedly frozen applications for drone hubs over zoning concerns. Axios Denver says only five Walmart stores sit inside city limits. Rain in Seattle and winter weather in Denver will also test how reliable the drones are. Complete article
Walmart delivery drones are coming to Colorado 10/05/2026
Drone deliveries will soon fly over parts of Gastonia NC thanks to new Walmart facility 10/11/2026
Kirkwood Missouri Council Homes In On Walmart Drones 10/12/2026 City to decide special use permit for “Drone Nest”
Kirkwood Missouri shoots down proposal for Walmart drone delivery amid resident pushback 10/16/2026
Walmart rolls out drone deliveries across Charlotte NC: No red light ‘in the sky’ 10/21/2026
Walmart's drone delivery push expands across St. Louis region 10/27/2026
I had a Walmart drone deliver eggs – checking for cracks was half the fun 10/08/2026 Obvious Propaganda
Group of Walmart closings surfaces in September 10/06/2026
They’ve been shuttered for awhile; Dollar Tree opens 16 locations.
A group of six Walmarts popped up on the store closing list in September, according to the latest data from ScrapeHero. However, some were shuttered a while ago.
Dollar Tree led in store openings in March with 16. Costco opened a couple of stores in Lees Summit, Missouri, and Amherst, N.Y. Trader Joe's also opened a pair in Merriam, Kansas, and Lafayette, Louisiana. Looking at store closings, Walgreens powered down 12 stores while Save A Lot closed 11. Complete article
They’ve been shuttered for awhile; Dollar Tree opens 16 locations.
A group of six Walmarts popped up on the store closing list in September, according to the latest data from ScrapeHero. However, some were shuttered a while ago.
Dollar Tree led in store openings in March with 16. Costco opened a couple of stores in Lees Summit, Missouri, and Amherst, N.Y. Trader Joe's also opened a pair in Merriam, Kansas, and Lafayette, Louisiana. Looking at store closings, Walgreens powered down 12 stores while Save A Lot closed 11. Complete article
Check your home: 7 products sold at Walmart, Amazon recalled over serious safety risks 10/07/2026
Federal safety officials are urging consumers to check their homes for a number of recalled products sold nationwide by major retailers including Walmart, Amazon, HomeGoods and Dollar Tree.
The recalls involve millions of items linked to fire hazards, burn risks, shock injuries, falls and other safety concerns.
Every week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission publishes recalls from various companies, warning consumers about potentially dangerous products.
Some of the recalled products have been linked to injuries, fires, explosions and other incidents. Complete article
Federal safety officials are urging consumers to check their homes for a number of recalled products sold nationwide by major retailers including Walmart, Amazon, HomeGoods and Dollar Tree.
The recalls involve millions of items linked to fire hazards, burn risks, shock injuries, falls and other safety concerns.
Every week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission publishes recalls from various companies, warning consumers about potentially dangerous products.
Some of the recalled products have been linked to injuries, fires, explosions and other incidents. Complete article
Worcester pair arrested for stealing $642 in merchandise from Leicester Mass. Walmart 10/05/2026
Police seek suspect accused of stealing $999 computer from Ga. Walmart 10/05/2026
Man sentenced for punching Akron Ohio police officer, stealing Walmart employee’s phone last January 10/05/2026
Theft incident at Conley Road Columbia Missouri Walmart leads to fentanyl trafficking arrest 10/05/2026
Body found partially submerged in water behind Sanford NC Walmart 10/07/2026
Sanford police are investigating after a man’s body was discovered in a wooded area behind a local department store on Tuesday morning.
According to the Sanford Police Department, officers responded around 11:10 a.m. on October 6, 2026, to the woods located behind Walmart at 3310 Hwy 87 South after reports of a deceased individual.
When they arrived, first responders found a male partially submerged in a water runoff area.
Detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the death and identify the man. Complete article
Sanford police are investigating after a man’s body was discovered in a wooded area behind a local department store on Tuesday morning.
According to the Sanford Police Department, officers responded around 11:10 a.m. on October 6, 2026, to the woods located behind Walmart at 3310 Hwy 87 South after reports of a deceased individual.
When they arrived, first responders found a male partially submerged in a water runoff area.
Detectives are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the death and identify the man. Complete article
Woman, 91, killed in crash in Buffalo Minn. Walmart parking lot, state patrol says 10/09/2026
A 91-year-old was killed and a 96-year-old man was injured in a crash Thursday morning involving a commercial van near the Walmart in Buffalo, Minnesota.
The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash between a 2002 Buick LeSabre and a 2025 Ford Econoline cutaway van occurred around 10:45 a.m. off Highway 25 and John Ause Memorial Drive.
The Buick was turning left to go into the Walmart parking lot from northbound Highway 25 and the van was driving southbound on Highway 25 when the vehicles collided at the intersection.
The state patrol says the driver of the Buick, 96-year-old Floyd Verner Sawatzke of Maple Lake, suffered injuries not considered life threatening. But his passenger, 91-year-old Laura Mae Hoffman of Buffalo, died from her injuries at Buffalo Hospital. Complete article
A 91-year-old was killed and a 96-year-old man was injured in a crash Thursday morning involving a commercial van near the Walmart in Buffalo, Minnesota.
The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash between a 2002 Buick LeSabre and a 2025 Ford Econoline cutaway van occurred around 10:45 a.m. off Highway 25 and John Ause Memorial Drive.
The Buick was turning left to go into the Walmart parking lot from northbound Highway 25 and the van was driving southbound on Highway 25 when the vehicles collided at the intersection.
The state patrol says the driver of the Buick, 96-year-old Floyd Verner Sawatzke of Maple Lake, suffered injuries not considered life threatening. But his passenger, 91-year-old Laura Mae Hoffman of Buffalo, died from her injuries at Buffalo Hospital. Complete article
15-year-old girl found with loaded gun after shoplifting at Walmart in Frederick, Md., sheriff's office says 10/07/2026
A 15-year-old girl was found with a loaded handgun inside her backpack after a shoplifting incident at a Walmart in Frederick County, the sheriff's office says.
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office said it responded to the shoplifting incident involving multiple juvenile suspects on Sunday at the Walmart on Guilford Drive in Frederick.
The deputies who arrived at the store found two teens -- a 15-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy -- along with two younger children, believed to be about seven years old, who had been accused of putting merchandise into their backpacks.
All four of them were taken into the store's loss prevention office, where the deputies recovered the stolen merchandise. Complete article
A 15-year-old girl was found with a loaded handgun inside her backpack after a shoplifting incident at a Walmart in Frederick County, the sheriff's office says.
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office said it responded to the shoplifting incident involving multiple juvenile suspects on Sunday at the Walmart on Guilford Drive in Frederick.
The deputies who arrived at the store found two teens -- a 15-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy -- along with two younger children, believed to be about seven years old, who had been accused of putting merchandise into their backpacks.
All four of them were taken into the store's loss prevention office, where the deputies recovered the stolen merchandise. Complete article
Woman Uses Walmart Self-Checkout Despite Vowing To Never Shop There Again. Then The Machine Bamboozles Her-Again 10/08/2026
A woman has questions for Walmart after an unexpected item ended up on her self-checkout scan and nearly doubled her total price. She's not the only one sounding the alarm-but why does this mystery charge keep showing up?
When you use self-checkout, you're not likely to look through every single line of your receipt. After all, you were the person scanning everything-don't you trust yourself to get it right?
However, if you're not someone who reviews the screen before paying, you might want to start. That's because some Walmart shoppers are reporting strange charges on their bills.
What Happened At This Walmart?
In a video with over 1.3 million views, TikTok user Saber Dawsey (@sabercierraa) issues a warning to those using self-checkout at Walmart.
According to Dawsey, she had previously sworn off visiting the store after she was accused of stealing. However, a recent craft project brought her back-leading to this strange situation.
"I'm using the self-checkout, and I don't know why I looked… I never check the price, and I never check my listed items when I'm using the self-checkout. I just pay and go," she recalls. "And I'm so glad I looked because at the top of my screen… it said, 'Site Merch,' and it's a charge of, like, 20-plus dollars."
Dawsey says that this false charge effectively "doubled" her total cost.
"I had to call over the associate-and it must happen quite often, 'cause she didn't even come over. She just, like, did it from her…handheld phone thing and deleted the 'Site Merch.' But why is it on there?"
While she admits that she doesn't know whether it was intentional, she says the experience "feels weird." Complete article
A woman has questions for Walmart after an unexpected item ended up on her self-checkout scan and nearly doubled her total price. She's not the only one sounding the alarm-but why does this mystery charge keep showing up?
When you use self-checkout, you're not likely to look through every single line of your receipt. After all, you were the person scanning everything-don't you trust yourself to get it right?
However, if you're not someone who reviews the screen before paying, you might want to start. That's because some Walmart shoppers are reporting strange charges on their bills.
What Happened At This Walmart?
In a video with over 1.3 million views, TikTok user Saber Dawsey (@sabercierraa) issues a warning to those using self-checkout at Walmart.
According to Dawsey, she had previously sworn off visiting the store after she was accused of stealing. However, a recent craft project brought her back-leading to this strange situation.
"I'm using the self-checkout, and I don't know why I looked… I never check the price, and I never check my listed items when I'm using the self-checkout. I just pay and go," she recalls. "And I'm so glad I looked because at the top of my screen… it said, 'Site Merch,' and it's a charge of, like, 20-plus dollars."
Dawsey says that this false charge effectively "doubled" her total cost.
"I had to call over the associate-and it must happen quite often, 'cause she didn't even come over. She just, like, did it from her…handheld phone thing and deleted the 'Site Merch.' But why is it on there?"
While she admits that she doesn't know whether it was intentional, she says the experience "feels weird." Complete article
Walmart Says It Prices Products, Not People. Its Patents Suggest Otherwise. 10/09/2026
A decade of filings reveals technology that could instantly change prices based on what’s in your cart, your perceived personality, and even the specifics of your car.
Walmart serves 280 million shoppers a week and churned out more than $22 billion in profit in the last fiscal year. So, suffice it to say, I was floored – and maybe even a bit flattered – when the retail behemoth issued not one but two public responses in just over a week to the warnings I’ve made to shoppers about the retailer’s new surveillance pricing and price-gouging technologies in my new book and in recent interviews.
In an open letter to customers from the CEO, followed by a letter from the company’s top PR executive addressing me directly, Walmart insists that it “price[s] products, not people” and argues that building technological capacity is not the same as deploying it.
But here’s the problem: Walmart’s public assurances tell a very different story from the one buried in its patent filings. Walmart is pouring resources into developing and protecting the technology it needs to create intimate shopper profiles and use that data to shape what consumers pay.
This week, our organization, Groundwork Collaborative, released a stunning analysis of more than 10 years of Walmart’s patent filings. Our research reveals a sprawling arsenal of technologies capable of tracking shoppers and building extraordinarily detailed profiles of them. That includes apps, electronic shelf labels, and surveillance cameras that can instantly change prices and offers based on your in-store and online behavior, Complete article
Report says Walmart using shoppers' data to charge them dynamic pricing 10/09/2026
An Open Letter from the CEO of Walmart- “We price the product, not the person.” Or, Some of the Keys to Knowing How You’re Getting Ripped Off 10/11/2026 Unfortunately, it is hard to square that laudable story the CEO tells with the story of Walmart’s investment in surveillance technology, starting with their investment in electronic shelf labels (ESLs), aka shelf price tags that can change their display up to 6 times per minute. With the ESLs, Walmart can ‘adjust’ the price of an item based on the time of day, the current demand for a product, or even based on who is standing in front of the product. Which leads to some interesting conundrums, such as being charged a different price than the customer in from of you in the checkout line or charging you a price that is different from the price you saw when you picked the item off the shelf.
A decade of filings reveals technology that could instantly change prices based on what’s in your cart, your perceived personality, and even the specifics of your car.
Walmart serves 280 million shoppers a week and churned out more than $22 billion in profit in the last fiscal year. So, suffice it to say, I was floored – and maybe even a bit flattered – when the retail behemoth issued not one but two public responses in just over a week to the warnings I’ve made to shoppers about the retailer’s new surveillance pricing and price-gouging technologies in my new book and in recent interviews.
In an open letter to customers from the CEO, followed by a letter from the company’s top PR executive addressing me directly, Walmart insists that it “price[s] products, not people” and argues that building technological capacity is not the same as deploying it.
But here’s the problem: Walmart’s public assurances tell a very different story from the one buried in its patent filings. Walmart is pouring resources into developing and protecting the technology it needs to create intimate shopper profiles and use that data to shape what consumers pay.
This week, our organization, Groundwork Collaborative, released a stunning analysis of more than 10 years of Walmart’s patent filings. Our research reveals a sprawling arsenal of technologies capable of tracking shoppers and building extraordinarily detailed profiles of them. That includes apps, electronic shelf labels, and surveillance cameras that can instantly change prices and offers based on your in-store and online behavior, Complete article
Report says Walmart using shoppers' data to charge them dynamic pricing 10/09/2026
An Open Letter from the CEO of Walmart- “We price the product, not the person.” Or, Some of the Keys to Knowing How You’re Getting Ripped Off 10/11/2026 Unfortunately, it is hard to square that laudable story the CEO tells with the story of Walmart’s investment in surveillance technology, starting with their investment in electronic shelf labels (ESLs), aka shelf price tags that can change their display up to 6 times per minute. With the ESLs, Walmart can ‘adjust’ the price of an item based on the time of day, the current demand for a product, or even based on who is standing in front of the product. Which leads to some interesting conundrums, such as being charged a different price than the customer in from of you in the checkout line or charging you a price that is different from the price you saw when you picked the item off the shelf.
Walmart’s multibillion-dollar push to replace workers with robots hits snags on dog food, cardboard boxes: report 10/09/2026
Walmart’s multibillion-dollar push to replace human workers with robots is reportedly hitting snags as the machinery struggles to carry dog food and Thanksgiving turkeys or handle cardboard boxes.
A simple task called “breakpack” – when workers remove items from cardboard boxes to ship out individually – is easy for Walmart’s more than 140,000 warehouse workers, who also unload trucks, operate forklifts, sort and store goods on shelves, and send out shipments.
But it’s a challenge for the new warehouse robots, which are too small to carry and unload the same cardboard boxes, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
It might sound like a simple fix – replace the boxes. And that’s what Walmart is planning to do. But the largest retail chain in the world has been using the same cardboard boxes for more than two decades, urging workers to reuse the boxes to save on costs.
Now Walmart is planning to throw all those boxes – which cost an average of $1 each – in the trash, replacing them with new ones that are 1 ½ inches shorter and need to be taped closed, a new step that will cost more money, the report said.
Philip McIlrath, the manager of an Indiana apparel warehouse using the new boxes, told the Journal it’s “a small change,” but for workers, “it’s changing their daily routine quite a bit.” He argued the new boxes will eventually reduce stocking time, which will lower labor costs. Complete article
Walmart’s multibillion-dollar push to replace human workers with robots is reportedly hitting snags as the machinery struggles to carry dog food and Thanksgiving turkeys or handle cardboard boxes.
A simple task called “breakpack” – when workers remove items from cardboard boxes to ship out individually – is easy for Walmart’s more than 140,000 warehouse workers, who also unload trucks, operate forklifts, sort and store goods on shelves, and send out shipments.
But it’s a challenge for the new warehouse robots, which are too small to carry and unload the same cardboard boxes, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
It might sound like a simple fix – replace the boxes. And that’s what Walmart is planning to do. But the largest retail chain in the world has been using the same cardboard boxes for more than two decades, urging workers to reuse the boxes to save on costs.
Now Walmart is planning to throw all those boxes – which cost an average of $1 each – in the trash, replacing them with new ones that are 1 ½ inches shorter and need to be taped closed, a new step that will cost more money, the report said.
Philip McIlrath, the manager of an Indiana apparel warehouse using the new boxes, told the Journal it’s “a small change,” but for workers, “it’s changing their daily routine quite a bit.” He argued the new boxes will eventually reduce stocking time, which will lower labor costs. Complete article
Walmart Settles Its Four-Year Legal Case Over Structurlam’s Collapse 10/08/2026
The deal ends a dispute dating back to 2022 over timber the Canadian company supplied for Walmart's new head office in Arkansas.
Walmart has settled its case over more than US$80 million in claims against Structurlam, the Canadian mass timber manufacturer it hired to supply its new head office. That is according to the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, which approved the settlement with the trust representing Structurlam’s creditors in July and closed the case in August.
“Disputes arose over the parties’ performance under the contract, ultimately leading to the debtors filing these bankruptcy cases,” US Bankruptcy Judge Craig Goldblatt wrote in April. To service the deal, Structurlam had opened a dedicated plant at Conway, Arkansas, after signing its first supply agreement with Walmart in December 2019.
Structurlam’s parent company sold Walmart a stake large enough to name three of its 11 directors. Walmart agreed in a revised deal in June 2022 to buy at least 700,000 cubic feet of cross-laminated timber (CLT) and 400,000 cubic feet of glue-laminated timber (glulam), the trust said.
According to the trust, Walmart first brought forward deadlines for one building in July 2022, then redesigned six of the eight main buildings a month later. The trust said Walmart also stopped paying for accepted timber and refused further deliveries over a glulam fault, even after Structurlam’s engineers found it “met or exceeded the requirements”.
The retailer ended the contract in January 2023, saying Structurlam had failed to deliver fully and on time and had not fixed the problems within the time allowed. It lodged its claims later that year, for goods it said were faulty, did not meet the contract, or were never delivered. Complete article
The deal ends a dispute dating back to 2022 over timber the Canadian company supplied for Walmart's new head office in Arkansas.
Walmart has settled its case over more than US$80 million in claims against Structurlam, the Canadian mass timber manufacturer it hired to supply its new head office. That is according to the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, which approved the settlement with the trust representing Structurlam’s creditors in July and closed the case in August.
“Disputes arose over the parties’ performance under the contract, ultimately leading to the debtors filing these bankruptcy cases,” US Bankruptcy Judge Craig Goldblatt wrote in April. To service the deal, Structurlam had opened a dedicated plant at Conway, Arkansas, after signing its first supply agreement with Walmart in December 2019.
Structurlam’s parent company sold Walmart a stake large enough to name three of its 11 directors. Walmart agreed in a revised deal in June 2022 to buy at least 700,000 cubic feet of cross-laminated timber (CLT) and 400,000 cubic feet of glue-laminated timber (glulam), the trust said.
According to the trust, Walmart first brought forward deadlines for one building in July 2022, then redesigned six of the eight main buildings a month later. The trust said Walmart also stopped paying for accepted timber and refused further deliveries over a glulam fault, even after Structurlam’s engineers found it “met or exceeded the requirements”.
The retailer ended the contract in January 2023, saying Structurlam had failed to deliver fully and on time and had not fixed the problems within the time allowed. It lodged its claims later that year, for goods it said were faulty, did not meet the contract, or were never delivered. Complete article
Insurers must defend Walmart in opioid lawsuits: appeals court 10/07/2026
Two units of American International Group and dozens of other insurers must pay to defend Walmart Inc. in more than 2,400 opioid lawsuits, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday in a ruling that went against the grain of other recent suits against big pharmacy chains.
In ACE American Insurance Company v. Walmart, Inc., the Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld a trial judge’s order that American Home Assurance Company and National Union Fire Insurance Company, Walmart’s primary insurers, and the excess insurers above them owe the retailer a defense. The ruling covers defense costs only, not whether insurers must help pay settlements.
Walmart, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, sued its insurers in November 2022, about a week before it announced a $3.1 billion nationwide framework to settle opioid claims by state, local and tribal governments. Walmart denied wrongdoing. The figure includes money for treatment and care plus attorneys’ fees and costs. Complete article
Two units of American International Group and dozens of other insurers must pay to defend Walmart Inc. in more than 2,400 opioid lawsuits, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday in a ruling that went against the grain of other recent suits against big pharmacy chains.
In ACE American Insurance Company v. Walmart, Inc., the Arkansas Court of Appeals upheld a trial judge’s order that American Home Assurance Company and National Union Fire Insurance Company, Walmart’s primary insurers, and the excess insurers above them owe the retailer a defense. The ruling covers defense costs only, not whether insurers must help pay settlements.
Walmart, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, sued its insurers in November 2022, about a week before it announced a $3.1 billion nationwide framework to settle opioid claims by state, local and tribal governments. Walmart denied wrongdoing. The figure includes money for treatment and care plus attorneys’ fees and costs. Complete article
Walmart Shoppers Warned as Nationwide Pasta Recall Expands 10/02/2026
Gias Foods, Inc., is expanding a previous recall to now include every lot code of Bettergoods brand Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine over fears the product could be contaminated with listeria, an alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday.
The frozen recalled pasta was distributed across the country to Walmart stores. All lot code numbers are now being recalled, and the product is packaged in 22-ounce yellow plastic, with a UPC number of 194346442706.
There have been no reported illnesses related to the recalled pasta, the alert says. Complete article
Gias Foods, Inc., is expanding a previous recall to now include every lot code of Bettergoods brand Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine over fears the product could be contaminated with listeria, an alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday.
The frozen recalled pasta was distributed across the country to Walmart stores. All lot code numbers are now being recalled, and the product is packaged in 22-ounce yellow plastic, with a UPC number of 194346442706.
There have been no reported illnesses related to the recalled pasta, the alert says. Complete article
2 retail theft suspects arrested in separate incidents at Cape Coral Fla. Walmart 10/05/2026
Diboll man charged with taking videos/photos up woman's dress at Tx. Walmart 10/07/2026
Police: Woman poses as Mississippi Walmart employee to steal merchandise 10/07/2026
Woman Arrested for Shoplifting Steaks, Merchandise at Chillicothe Ohio Walmart 10/08/2026
NC Walmart shoppers claim they were held inside during bomb threat, police chief responds 10/06/2026
Police chief Lynn Gay said that ultimately, while the department did not want to inconvenience the public, the safety of both people inside and Dunn residents was his top priority that night.
Dunn's police chief on Tuesday responded to claims from Walmart shoppers that they were kept inside while officers investigated a potential bomb threat at the store.
Police chief Lynn Gay said that ultimately, while the department did not want to inconvenience the public, the safety of both people inside and Dunn residents was his top priority that night.
The Dunn Police Department was called to the store on East Jackson Boulevard around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. They eventually determined that the bomb threat was a hoax and reopened the store's parking lot around 9 p.m.
While the threat was deemed not credible, some shoppers told WRAL News that they were kept inside the store for about 45 minutes while officers searched the building.
"Why would you lock us inside?" said Katie Elliot, a shopper at the store on Sunday. "We were locked in for an hour, standing at the front of the store with hundreds of people who had checked out...We were just standing there, no clue what was going on, no answers."
Gay, who was a bomb technician with the State Bureau of Investigation for 20 years before becoming chief, said that with a threat to such a large store, the people who were frequent shoppers and workers were the best ones to notice if something was out of place and would've helped officers assess a threat more quickly. Complete article
Police chief Lynn Gay said that ultimately, while the department did not want to inconvenience the public, the safety of both people inside and Dunn residents was his top priority that night.
Dunn's police chief on Tuesday responded to claims from Walmart shoppers that they were kept inside while officers investigated a potential bomb threat at the store.
Police chief Lynn Gay said that ultimately, while the department did not want to inconvenience the public, the safety of both people inside and Dunn residents was his top priority that night.
The Dunn Police Department was called to the store on East Jackson Boulevard around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. They eventually determined that the bomb threat was a hoax and reopened the store's parking lot around 9 p.m.
While the threat was deemed not credible, some shoppers told WRAL News that they were kept inside the store for about 45 minutes while officers searched the building.
"Why would you lock us inside?" said Katie Elliot, a shopper at the store on Sunday. "We were locked in for an hour, standing at the front of the store with hundreds of people who had checked out...We were just standing there, no clue what was going on, no answers."
Gay, who was a bomb technician with the State Bureau of Investigation for 20 years before becoming chief, said that with a threat to such a large store, the people who were frequent shoppers and workers were the best ones to notice if something was out of place and would've helped officers assess a threat more quickly. Complete article
Police Find Multiple IDs During Wash. Walmart Theft Arrest — Then the Explanations Start 10/09/2026
A Walmart theft investigation turned into something more complicated when police tried to answer a basic question: Who had they arrested?
Bodycam footage posted to YouTube shows store loss-prevention workers stopping a customer after monitoring what they described as fraudulent returns. Police soon became less concerned with whether an arrest would happen than with determining whose name should go on the paperwork.
The customer repeatedly gave officers the name Tessa, but searches under the information she provided apparently returned records that did not match the person standing in front of them. The problem grew when officers found several identification documents while searching her belongings. Complete article
A Walmart theft investigation turned into something more complicated when police tried to answer a basic question: Who had they arrested?
Bodycam footage posted to YouTube shows store loss-prevention workers stopping a customer after monitoring what they described as fraudulent returns. Police soon became less concerned with whether an arrest would happen than with determining whose name should go on the paperwork.
The customer repeatedly gave officers the name Tessa, but searches under the information she provided apparently returned records that did not match the person standing in front of them. The problem grew when officers found several identification documents while searching her belongings. Complete article
Neighbors call for Waukee city leaders to reconsider proposed Walmart site 10/08/2026
WAUKEE, Iowa — A group of central Iowans is asking Waukee city leaders to reconsider plans for a new Walmart.
The approved construction site is planned near Hickman Road and Alice's Road.
A petition was presented Monday during a city council meeting with about 100 signatures from residents in the surrounding area. They cited concerns about traffic, noise, lighting and pedestrian safety.
Concerns were also raised about delivery trucks, early-morning deliveries and potential increases in crime and police calls. Complete article
WAUKEE, Iowa — A group of central Iowans is asking Waukee city leaders to reconsider plans for a new Walmart.
The approved construction site is planned near Hickman Road and Alice's Road.
A petition was presented Monday during a city council meeting with about 100 signatures from residents in the surrounding area. They cited concerns about traffic, noise, lighting and pedestrian safety.
Concerns were also raised about delivery trucks, early-morning deliveries and potential increases in crime and police calls. Complete article
Worcester man with warrant arrested for stealing $879.08 from Leicester Mass. Walmart 10/08/2026
Canandaigua Woman Charged With Shoplifting At NY Walmart 10/09/2026
Man arrested for alleged $7,200 Texarkana Arkansas Walmart refrigerant theft 10/09/2026
Arrests Made for Price Under-Ringing, Shoplifting at East Windsor Burlington, NJ Walmart Stores 10/09/2026
West Milwaukee Wisc. Police respond to shots fired at Walmart 10/12/2026
A caller told authorities the suspect fired three shots and threatened security.
MILWAUKEE — West Milwaukee Police responded to a weapons complaint after shots were fired at a Walmart Supercenter on Greenfield Avenue Sunday around 9 p.m.
A caller told authorities the suspect fired three shots and threatened security.
It is unknown where the suspect is and what led up to shots being fired. Complete article
A caller told authorities the suspect fired three shots and threatened security.
MILWAUKEE — West Milwaukee Police responded to a weapons complaint after shots were fired at a Walmart Supercenter on Greenfield Avenue Sunday around 9 p.m.
A caller told authorities the suspect fired three shots and threatened security.
It is unknown where the suspect is and what led up to shots being fired. Complete article
Car stolen with 6-year-old inside at North Texas Walmart; suspect in custody 10/12/2026
A suspect is in custody, and a 6-year-old child is safe after the car the child was in was stolen from a North Texas Walmart Fuel Center on Monday morning, police said.
Crowley police were called to the Walmart Fuel Center on FM 1187 around 9:40 a.m., where a vehicle had been reported stolen with a child still inside.
Police said they used Flock cameras to track the vehicle into North Fort Worth, and, with assistance from Fort Worth PD, located it in the 1200 block of W. Spurgeon Street.
Police said the child was found inside, unharmed, and was safely reunited with his family. Complete article
A suspect is in custody, and a 6-year-old child is safe after the car the child was in was stolen from a North Texas Walmart Fuel Center on Monday morning, police said.
Crowley police were called to the Walmart Fuel Center on FM 1187 around 9:40 a.m., where a vehicle had been reported stolen with a child still inside.
Police said they used Flock cameras to track the vehicle into North Fort Worth, and, with assistance from Fort Worth PD, located it in the 1200 block of W. Spurgeon Street.
Police said the child was found inside, unharmed, and was safely reunited with his family. Complete article
Woman charged with indecency at Marietta Ga. Walmart 10/12/2026
Woman is accused of removing her cloths and walking around nude at Walmart. Complete article
Woman is accused of removing her cloths and walking around nude at Walmart. Complete article
Ill. Walmart shopper allegedly returns to steal multiple times in one day. Viral post claims she shouted ‘I came from Palestine’ 10/12/2026
Walmart shopper allegedly returns to steal multiple times in one day. Viral post claims she shouted ‘I came from Palestine’
A Walmart shopper’s return trip to a Peoria, Illinois, store allegedly ended with police waiting for her. In bodycam footage from the encounter, an officer tells the woman that employees “recognized you from last time so they called us” and says the latest suspected theft involved about $30 in merchandise.
Majda Al-haddad later shared the footage on X, where her Arabic caption was translated as saying the woman had returned to Walmart multiple times that day. The post also claims she shouted, “I came from Palestine,” once police arrived.
What the bodycam actually shows is pretty plain. An officer says Walmart employees recognized the woman from an earlier visit and tells her the current allegation involves about $30 in merchandise. The footage never actually spells out how many times she had allegedly been there before, and the Palestine quote in the viral caption is not clearly audible in the clip. Complete article
Walmart shopper allegedly returns to steal multiple times in one day. Viral post claims she shouted ‘I came from Palestine’
A Walmart shopper’s return trip to a Peoria, Illinois, store allegedly ended with police waiting for her. In bodycam footage from the encounter, an officer tells the woman that employees “recognized you from last time so they called us” and says the latest suspected theft involved about $30 in merchandise.
Majda Al-haddad later shared the footage on X, where her Arabic caption was translated as saying the woman had returned to Walmart multiple times that day. The post also claims she shouted, “I came from Palestine,” once police arrived.
What the bodycam actually shows is pretty plain. An officer says Walmart employees recognized the woman from an earlier visit and tells her the current allegation involves about $30 in merchandise. The footage never actually spells out how many times she had allegedly been there before, and the Palestine quote in the viral caption is not clearly audible in the clip. Complete article
2 men accused of selling fake phones to West Burlington Iowa Walmart kiosk 10/12/2026
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa — Police in West Burlington say a kiosk inside the local Walmart paid out thousands of dollars for phones that aren't real.
Police Chief Jesse Logan said the phones were passed off as real ones, then sold to an ecoATM inside the store, which pays cash for used phones. Some of the phones were allegedly made of glued-on cardboard, while another was just a piece of paper.
“They deposit it into the kiosk, and then they would receive the money back," Logan said.
And those payouts added up.
“We had 89 completed fraudulent transactions with a total of $6,792 that was dispensed," Logan said. He added that another 46 attempted transactions were denied by the kiosk, as well.
EcoATM sent investigators three boxes of phones and paperwork in the investigation. Logan said kiosk photos and Walmart surveillance footage helped identify the suspects, Jacob Johnson and Damone Manning of Burlington. Both face charges including second-degree theft and ongoing criminal conduct. However, police said the case isn't over with just yet.
"We're still investigating it. We still have a couple of suspects that we may identify at a later time," Logan said. Complete article
WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa — Police in West Burlington say a kiosk inside the local Walmart paid out thousands of dollars for phones that aren't real.
Police Chief Jesse Logan said the phones were passed off as real ones, then sold to an ecoATM inside the store, which pays cash for used phones. Some of the phones were allegedly made of glued-on cardboard, while another was just a piece of paper.
“They deposit it into the kiosk, and then they would receive the money back," Logan said.
And those payouts added up.
“We had 89 completed fraudulent transactions with a total of $6,792 that was dispensed," Logan said. He added that another 46 attempted transactions were denied by the kiosk, as well.
EcoATM sent investigators three boxes of phones and paperwork in the investigation. Logan said kiosk photos and Walmart surveillance footage helped identify the suspects, Jacob Johnson and Damone Manning of Burlington. Both face charges including second-degree theft and ongoing criminal conduct. However, police said the case isn't over with just yet.
"We're still investigating it. We still have a couple of suspects that we may identify at a later time," Logan said. Complete article
Chicago Man Buys Angus Steak From Walmart. Then He Pulls An Uno Reverse Trick At Checkout 10/13/2026
Prices at the grocery stores continue to rise across America, and consumers are feeling its weight. In particular, steak and beef prices have been drastically impacted. To fight this, one Chicago man found a trick to earn extra savings at Walmart.
In a TikTok with over 447,900 views, Turbo (@spank_washedit) reveals how customers can finesse Walmart with a Uno Reverse trick.
The Walmart customer is back at his vehicle when he unveils the trick he seemingly pulled. Turbo bought a three-pack of angus steak, which was labeled $18.67. The steaks are dense, wide, and thick, making this an extremely fair price. However, there’s a reason for the great deal; Turbo pulled a sneaky sticker swap.
In a conversation with BroBible, Turbo shares that this was a skit and is supposed to be educational.
Turbo told BroBible, “It’s to raise awareness to Walmart so people don’t do these things. You have to pay the higher price for the steak. But also buy a cheaper pack and just make a cool skit.”
‘Telling On Yourself’
Viewers in the comments section couldn’t believe the Chicago man exposed the trick.
“Why you post that,” one TikTok commenter wrote. Complete article
Prices at the grocery stores continue to rise across America, and consumers are feeling its weight. In particular, steak and beef prices have been drastically impacted. To fight this, one Chicago man found a trick to earn extra savings at Walmart.
In a TikTok with over 447,900 views, Turbo (@spank_washedit) reveals how customers can finesse Walmart with a Uno Reverse trick.
The Walmart customer is back at his vehicle when he unveils the trick he seemingly pulled. Turbo bought a three-pack of angus steak, which was labeled $18.67. The steaks are dense, wide, and thick, making this an extremely fair price. However, there’s a reason for the great deal; Turbo pulled a sneaky sticker swap.
In a conversation with BroBible, Turbo shares that this was a skit and is supposed to be educational.
Turbo told BroBible, “It’s to raise awareness to Walmart so people don’t do these things. You have to pay the higher price for the steak. But also buy a cheaper pack and just make a cool skit.”
‘Telling On Yourself’
Viewers in the comments section couldn’t believe the Chicago man exposed the trick.
“Why you post that,” one TikTok commenter wrote. Complete article
Dozens treated for ‘possible food-related illness’ at Walmart facility in Tennessee 10/12/2026
LEBANON, Tenn. (WKRN) — Dozens of people reportedly fell ill and required care in Lebanon, Tennessee, following an incident at a Walmart Distribution Center that is now under investigation.
The Wilson County Emergency Management Agency told Nexstar’s WKRN that it was called to the distribution center late last week for “a female experiencing symptoms of a possible food-related illness.”
“Upon arrival, additional units were requested to assist. Approximately 25 to 30 patients were triaged on scene, with 19 patients transported,” the statement, shared Sunday, explained. Complete article
LEBANON, Tenn. (WKRN) — Dozens of people reportedly fell ill and required care in Lebanon, Tennessee, following an incident at a Walmart Distribution Center that is now under investigation.
The Wilson County Emergency Management Agency told Nexstar’s WKRN that it was called to the distribution center late last week for “a female experiencing symptoms of a possible food-related illness.”
“Upon arrival, additional units were requested to assist. Approximately 25 to 30 patients were triaged on scene, with 19 patients transported,” the statement, shared Sunday, explained. Complete article
Walmart roasted for giving 44-year employee flowers — but her career began with a retirement perk the company axed 10/12/2026
An image of a Walmart employee in Kentucky has gone viral after the employer celebrated her 44th work anniversary with a bouquet of flowers.
Gayle, an employee at Walmart's Frederica Street location in Owensboro, Kentucky, was photographed holding flowers in a Facebook post celebrating her milestone anniversary. The store congratulated her in a since-removed post on its Facebook page, thanking her for everything she does, according to screenshots of the original post shared by Complex and other outlets.
"Congratulations Gayle on 44 years with the company!!" the original post read. "What a huge accomplishment! We appreciate everything you do!"
While the gesture was meant to recognize Gayle for her more than four decades of service, the post sparked criticism from commenters who felt that flowers were an underwhelming reward for someone who has spent nearly half a century showing loyalty to the retailer.
One Facebook user even wrote: "That 'arrangement' came from one of their random displays. She had to return it," with another adding that "the look on her face says it all." Another Facebook commenter wrote that employees used to get "pensions, bonuses," and "now it's pizza parties and poverty." Complete article
An image of a Walmart employee in Kentucky has gone viral after the employer celebrated her 44th work anniversary with a bouquet of flowers.
Gayle, an employee at Walmart's Frederica Street location in Owensboro, Kentucky, was photographed holding flowers in a Facebook post celebrating her milestone anniversary. The store congratulated her in a since-removed post on its Facebook page, thanking her for everything she does, according to screenshots of the original post shared by Complex and other outlets.
"Congratulations Gayle on 44 years with the company!!" the original post read. "What a huge accomplishment! We appreciate everything you do!"
While the gesture was meant to recognize Gayle for her more than four decades of service, the post sparked criticism from commenters who felt that flowers were an underwhelming reward for someone who has spent nearly half a century showing loyalty to the retailer.
One Facebook user even wrote: "That 'arrangement' came from one of their random displays. She had to return it," with another adding that "the look on her face says it all." Another Facebook commenter wrote that employees used to get "pensions, bonuses," and "now it's pizza parties and poverty." Complete article
Hermitage Tenn. residents raise concerns about people sleeping at Walmart 10/13/2026
HERMITAGE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Pictures are circulating on social media showing an encampment for the unhoused setting up at a Walmart parking lot in Hermitage.
“I was told most of the homeless people in my area live in their cars in Walmart or another business parking lot,” said Jeff Eslick, Metro Council member for District 11.
City leaders said they are getting to the bottom of it to keep everyone safe, while also working to help those in need find resources. Complete article
HERMITAGE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Pictures are circulating on social media showing an encampment for the unhoused setting up at a Walmart parking lot in Hermitage.
“I was told most of the homeless people in my area live in their cars in Walmart or another business parking lot,” said Jeff Eslick, Metro Council member for District 11.
City leaders said they are getting to the bottom of it to keep everyone safe, while also working to help those in need find resources. Complete article
If you bought these popular hand warmers at Walmart, stop using them immediately 10/12/2026
Walmart has announced a nationwide item recall for an injury risk.
Kobayashi Consumer Products is recalling about 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers after determining the lithium-ion battery and electrical components can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall affects white with orange hand warmers sold in packs of two that magnetically join together. Complete article
Walmart has announced a nationwide item recall for an injury risk.
Kobayashi Consumer Products is recalling about 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers after determining the lithium-ion battery and electrical components can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall affects white with orange hand warmers sold in packs of two that magnetically join together. Complete article
Stop using immediately: Walmart announces recall of popular swing seat after 9 injuries reported 10/13/2026
Walmart has announced a nationwide item recall after nine injuries were reported.
Pacearth Direct is recalling about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats after receiving at least 30 reports of falls that resulted in nine injuries — including fractures, head injuries and bruising, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall involves PACEARTH U-type swing seats sold in green, blue, pink, red and turquoise colors. The seats feature chains coated in yellow plastic and were sold with metal carabiners or quick links and yellow webbing straps to attach the swings to outdoor swing sets or tree branches. The products were available as single units or in packs of two. Complete article
Walmart has announced a nationwide item recall after nine injuries were reported.
Pacearth Direct is recalling about 110,550 PACEARTH swing seats after receiving at least 30 reports of falls that resulted in nine injuries — including fractures, head injuries and bruising, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall involves PACEARTH U-type swing seats sold in green, blue, pink, red and turquoise colors. The seats feature chains coated in yellow plastic and were sold with metal carabiners or quick links and yellow webbing straps to attach the swings to outdoor swing sets or tree branches. The products were available as single units or in packs of two. Complete article
Shopper ignores double-declined debit card and flees Walmart with cart full of groceries 10/09/2026
Walmart employee sentenced for selling drugs in fatal overdose in Brunswick County NC in March 2024 10/09/2026
EPD: Walmart employee steals more than $1,000 from register, faces felony theft charge 10/11/2026
Tx. Trial underway for Jamaurea Britton, accused of kidnapping and killing 18-year-old Dejah Hood 10/12/2026 According to Ewen, the vehicle was recorded on Broadway Avenue near Walmart at approximately 3:47 p.m. on Sept. 25. The vehicle was spotted again by Flock cameras near the same Walmart around 10 p.m. that night.
Motorcyclist who fled from cops arrested months later at Fla. Walmart 10/11/2026
Four Arrested in Theft Investigations at Walmart in Cortlandville NY 10/12/2026
Evansville Ind. Walmart employee accused of stealing more than $1K from register 10/11/2026
Deputies earn unit citation for Mich. Walmart stabbing response in July 2025 10/13/2026
81-year-old innocent bystander shot, killed in Ga. Walmart parking lot 10/15/2026
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A man has died after police say he was shot in a Walmart parking lot Wednesday night.
Gainesville Police confirmed Thursday morning that 81-year-old James McDaniel, of Lula, died after he was shot outside the store on Shallowford Road.
Officers responded to the store around 7 p.m. after reports of gunfire in the parking lot. Investigators say they believe McDaniel was an innocent bystander. Complete article
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A man has died after police say he was shot in a Walmart parking lot Wednesday night.
Gainesville Police confirmed Thursday morning that 81-year-old James McDaniel, of Lula, died after he was shot outside the store on Shallowford Road.
Officers responded to the store around 7 p.m. after reports of gunfire in the parking lot. Investigators say they believe McDaniel was an innocent bystander. Complete article
Man in Custody After Shots Reported at Jonesboro Arkansas Walmart 10/15/2026
A man was taken into custody after shots were reported in the Highland Drive Walmart parking lot. No injuries were reported, Jonesboro police said.
JONESBORO, Ark. — A man was taken into custody after shots were reported shortly before 11 a.m. in the parking lot of the Walmart on Highland Drive in Jonesboro.
No injuries were reported, Sally Smith with the Jonesboro Police Department confirmed to NEA Report.
The first call reporting shots fired came in at 10:53 a.m. Police received six calls about the incident in all, Smith said. Complete article
Man Accused of Firing Shots in Jonesboro Walmart Parking Lot, Faces Multiple Charges 10/16/2026 A Brookland man faces multiple charges after police said he fired more than a dozen rounds in a Jonesboro Walmart parking lot Thursday.
Judge finds probable cause to charge Brookland man in Walmart parking lot shooting 10/16/2026
A man was taken into custody after shots were reported in the Highland Drive Walmart parking lot. No injuries were reported, Jonesboro police said.
JONESBORO, Ark. — A man was taken into custody after shots were reported shortly before 11 a.m. in the parking lot of the Walmart on Highland Drive in Jonesboro.
No injuries were reported, Sally Smith with the Jonesboro Police Department confirmed to NEA Report.
The first call reporting shots fired came in at 10:53 a.m. Police received six calls about the incident in all, Smith said. Complete article
Man Accused of Firing Shots in Jonesboro Walmart Parking Lot, Faces Multiple Charges 10/16/2026 A Brookland man faces multiple charges after police said he fired more than a dozen rounds in a Jonesboro Walmart parking lot Thursday.
Judge finds probable cause to charge Brookland man in Walmart parking lot shooting 10/16/2026
Midwest woman goes to Walmart with her two-year-old, then a man dressed as a cowboy comes asking ‘How much for the child?' 10/16/2026
A Midwestern mother allegedly went through an infuriating ordeal at Walmart while she was shopping with her baby. An elderly stranger dressed like a cowboy reportedly approached her at the checkout register and repeatedly asked if she would sell her two-year-old son.
Content creator Shelbie (@simplyshelbie_) recounted the encounter in a TikTok video recorded from her vehicle while sitting in a school pick-up line. She explained that roughly an hour earlier, she had run into her local store with her toddler to pick up a few essential items on her shopping list.
The routine shopping trip allegedly escalated into an uncomfortable exchange when a stranger approached her from behind at the register and posed an unsettling question regarding her child. Complete article
A Midwestern mother allegedly went through an infuriating ordeal at Walmart while she was shopping with her baby. An elderly stranger dressed like a cowboy reportedly approached her at the checkout register and repeatedly asked if she would sell her two-year-old son.
Content creator Shelbie (@simplyshelbie_) recounted the encounter in a TikTok video recorded from her vehicle while sitting in a school pick-up line. She explained that roughly an hour earlier, she had run into her local store with her toddler to pick up a few essential items on her shopping list.
The routine shopping trip allegedly escalated into an uncomfortable exchange when a stranger approached her from behind at the register and posed an unsettling question regarding her child. Complete article
Man wanted after stealing rifle from Bucks County Pa. Walmart, police say 10/17/2026
Police are searching for a man who stole a Winchester .308 rifle from a Walmart in Bucks County by providing fraudulent "clearance" for the firearm, the Bensalem Police Department said.
The suspect, who was captured on surveillance video, was seen entering the Walmart at 3461 Horizon Boulevard at around 2:31 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, while carrying an e-scooter. The man was then seen putting on a yellow vest and putting a rifle bag for sale around his shoulder.
"The male then approached an employee in the sporting goods department and presented fraudulent paperwork providing 'clearance' for a Winchester .308 rifle," police said in a social media post.
The suspect was then seen entering a restricted employee only area and placing the rifle in his bag before leaving the store through the garden area, police said. Complete article
Police are searching for a man who stole a Winchester .308 rifle from a Walmart in Bucks County by providing fraudulent "clearance" for the firearm, the Bensalem Police Department said.
The suspect, who was captured on surveillance video, was seen entering the Walmart at 3461 Horizon Boulevard at around 2:31 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, while carrying an e-scooter. The man was then seen putting on a yellow vest and putting a rifle bag for sale around his shoulder.
"The male then approached an employee in the sporting goods department and presented fraudulent paperwork providing 'clearance' for a Winchester .308 rifle," police said in a social media post.
The suspect was then seen entering a restricted employee only area and placing the rifle in his bag before leaving the store through the garden area, police said. Complete article
Shopper says someone ran up $2K Walmart tab in her name 10/16/2026
The Walmart app is easy. You place an order, workers grab your groceries, and you pick them up.
“We used it every week. We never had a problem until this time,” Colleen German said.
She says someone got into her account, ordered more than $2,000 in groceries in her name, and picked them up.
“I immediately called Walmart fraud department, told them they were not mine, to please stop the orders before they were picked up,” German said.
She says the store assured her they would stop the orders, but “maybe 45 minutes later, I received two more emails saying thank you for picking up your order.”
German says Walmart told her to dispute the charges with her credit card company. She did. She says the credit card gave her a temporary credit, but changed their mind when Walmart told them someone with a proper barcode picked up the orders.
“We don’t have $2,000 just to fork out,” she said. “I just really want my money back. That’s it.”
So, German turned to Channel 9’s sister station in Orlando for help. They contacted Walmart. The company took another look and let her know it had “now marked these orders as fraudulent” and told her to file another dispute with her credit card. Soon after, she got her money back. Complete article
The Walmart app is easy. You place an order, workers grab your groceries, and you pick them up.
“We used it every week. We never had a problem until this time,” Colleen German said.
She says someone got into her account, ordered more than $2,000 in groceries in her name, and picked them up.
“I immediately called Walmart fraud department, told them they were not mine, to please stop the orders before they were picked up,” German said.
She says the store assured her they would stop the orders, but “maybe 45 minutes later, I received two more emails saying thank you for picking up your order.”
German says Walmart told her to dispute the charges with her credit card company. She did. She says the credit card gave her a temporary credit, but changed their mind when Walmart told them someone with a proper barcode picked up the orders.
“We don’t have $2,000 just to fork out,” she said. “I just really want my money back. That’s it.”
So, German turned to Channel 9’s sister station in Orlando for help. They contacted Walmart. The company took another look and let her know it had “now marked these orders as fraudulent” and told her to file another dispute with her credit card. Soon after, she got her money back. Complete article
Hit & Run: Elderly Woman Struck by SUV in Fairhaven Mass. Walmart Parking Lot 10/18/2026
An elderly woman was struck by a vehicle while walking through the Walmart parking lot on this afternoon, according to local emergency reports.
The incident occurred around 12:17 p.m. Callers to 911 said the woman was crossing the lot when a black SUV hit her. After the collision, bystanders assisted her as she got up and returned to her own vehicle. The SUV driver left the scene without stopping.
The woman later told police that she recognized the person who drove away. Fairhaven emergency medical personnel took her to St. Luke’s Hospital at approximately 12:34 p.m. Complete article
An elderly woman was struck by a vehicle while walking through the Walmart parking lot on this afternoon, according to local emergency reports.
The incident occurred around 12:17 p.m. Callers to 911 said the woman was crossing the lot when a black SUV hit her. After the collision, bystanders assisted her as she got up and returned to her own vehicle. The SUV driver left the scene without stopping.
The woman later told police that she recognized the person who drove away. Fairhaven emergency medical personnel took her to St. Luke’s Hospital at approximately 12:34 p.m. Complete article
White woman harasses Black shopper at Walmart. Then the shopper roasts her so bad a bystander stops to watch: ‘You smell like cat’ 10/16/2026
A trip to Walmart shouldn’t involve defending yourself against another customer. But one Black woman got into a heated argument with a white shopper who allegedly followed her around the store. And she wasn’t about to stay quiet.
The Black shopper repeatedly asked to be left alone. Instead, the argument escalated into insults, an apparent threat to call police, and a demand to leave the store. But one insult had viewers laughing.
A video shared by TikTok account @original_ghettogaragetv has gained 7.4 million views. Many praised the woman’s response, while a man standing nearby caught viewers’ attention for his reaction.
She had clearly had enough
The confrontation took place in Walmart’s grocery section, where the Black shopper accused a white woman of following and harassing her. The video begins after the disagreement has already started, leaving the reason for their initial argument unclear. “I’m not gonna hit you first because that’s what white people do is play victim,” the Black woman declares while recording the encounter. Complete article
A trip to Walmart shouldn’t involve defending yourself against another customer. But one Black woman got into a heated argument with a white shopper who allegedly followed her around the store. And she wasn’t about to stay quiet.
The Black shopper repeatedly asked to be left alone. Instead, the argument escalated into insults, an apparent threat to call police, and a demand to leave the store. But one insult had viewers laughing.
A video shared by TikTok account @original_ghettogaragetv has gained 7.4 million views. Many praised the woman’s response, while a man standing nearby caught viewers’ attention for his reaction.
She had clearly had enough
The confrontation took place in Walmart’s grocery section, where the Black shopper accused a white woman of following and harassing her. The video begins after the disagreement has already started, leaving the reason for their initial argument unclear. “I’m not gonna hit you first because that’s what white people do is play victim,” the Black woman declares while recording the encounter. Complete article
Walmart Employee Shares How a Simple Checkout Recommendation Turned Into a Confrontation With an Elderly Customer Who Blamed Him for the Wait 10/15/2026
TikTok content creator @skylouieeeee posted a video that amassed over 71,000 views and 96 comments, describing his encounter with a hostile elderly customer while working as a Walmart employee. The creator said that, in his experience, it's always the older customers who lash out at employees when things don't go their way.
He said the encounter with the elderly customer began when the man approached him during his shift, asking about an alternative checkout register he could use because the line at the front was too long. So, the TikToker directed him to either the electronics checkout or the auto care checkout, adding that he would only be accepted at those registers if he had fewer than 15 items in his cart.
Keep in mind that the TikToker doesn't work in the auto care department or the electronics department. He also directed the customer to either one of those checkout registers but never confirmed that he would be the cashier scanning his items.
After confirming that he had fewer than 15 items, the Walmart employee suggested going to the electronics checkout since, more than likely, there wouldn't be a long line.
The Walmart Employee Said the Customer Misunderstood His Instructions
The customer decided to follow the young man's advice and went over to the electronics checkout line to pay. Fast-forward about 30 minutes, and the TikToker was getting ready to take his lunch break when he noticed the same man at the electronics checkout stand.
When he saw the young man, he said, "Hey, what the hell is your problem?! You said that you were gonna come and check me out. What took you so long?"
But the TikToker reminded him that he had never said he was going to check him out. Rather, he had advised him to use either the electronics checkout or the auto care checkout. Complete article
TikTok content creator @skylouieeeee posted a video that amassed over 71,000 views and 96 comments, describing his encounter with a hostile elderly customer while working as a Walmart employee. The creator said that, in his experience, it's always the older customers who lash out at employees when things don't go their way.
He said the encounter with the elderly customer began when the man approached him during his shift, asking about an alternative checkout register he could use because the line at the front was too long. So, the TikToker directed him to either the electronics checkout or the auto care checkout, adding that he would only be accepted at those registers if he had fewer than 15 items in his cart.
Keep in mind that the TikToker doesn't work in the auto care department or the electronics department. He also directed the customer to either one of those checkout registers but never confirmed that he would be the cashier scanning his items.
After confirming that he had fewer than 15 items, the Walmart employee suggested going to the electronics checkout since, more than likely, there wouldn't be a long line.
The Walmart Employee Said the Customer Misunderstood His Instructions
The customer decided to follow the young man's advice and went over to the electronics checkout line to pay. Fast-forward about 30 minutes, and the TikToker was getting ready to take his lunch break when he noticed the same man at the electronics checkout stand.
When he saw the young man, he said, "Hey, what the hell is your problem?! You said that you were gonna come and check me out. What took you so long?"
But the TikToker reminded him that he had never said he was going to check him out. Rather, he had advised him to use either the electronics checkout or the auto care checkout. Complete article
FTC launches $9.8M payout to Walmart wire service customers targeted by scams 10/16/2026
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending payments that will total more than $9.8 million to customers of Walmart’s wire services who the agency says fell victim to scams.
What You Should Know:
The FTC is sending checks to 65,022 affected customers. The agency says those customers should cash their checks within 90 days, as indicated on the check.
Customers who have questions about their payment should contact the refund administrator, Rust Consulting Inc., at 833-472-1990 or visit the FTC website to review frequently asked questions about the process.
The FTC never requires people to pay money or provide account information to get a payment. Complete article
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending payments that will total more than $9.8 million to customers of Walmart’s wire services who the agency says fell victim to scams.
What You Should Know:
The FTC is sending checks to 65,022 affected customers. The agency says those customers should cash their checks within 90 days, as indicated on the check.
Customers who have questions about their payment should contact the refund administrator, Rust Consulting Inc., at 833-472-1990 or visit the FTC website to review frequently asked questions about the process.
The FTC never requires people to pay money or provide account information to get a payment. Complete article
Herpes 'remedies' sold on Amazon and Walmart pose public health risk, FDA warns 10/14/2026
Creams, sprays and washes that promise relief from genital herpes are easy to order online, but none of them has been approved to treat the infection.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent warning letters to Amazon and Walmart over herpes products sold on their websites. The agency said the items are unapproved drugs that can't legally be shipped across state lines.
"Effective treatment requires diagnosis and supervision by a licensed health care professional," the FDA wrote in both letters, dated Oct. 1.
Agency staff bought the products from the two sites in July. Outside sellers listed them, but Amazon and Walmart stored and shipped the orders through their own fulfillment programs, the FDA explained. Complete article
Creams, sprays and washes that promise relief from genital herpes are easy to order online, but none of them has been approved to treat the infection.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent warning letters to Amazon and Walmart over herpes products sold on their websites. The agency said the items are unapproved drugs that can't legally be shipped across state lines.
"Effective treatment requires diagnosis and supervision by a licensed health care professional," the FDA wrote in both letters, dated Oct. 1.
Agency staff bought the products from the two sites in July. Outside sellers listed them, but Amazon and Walmart stored and shipped the orders through their own fulfillment programs, the FDA explained. Complete article
Walmart recalls: Check your kitchens, backyards and home offices for these 4 products 10/17/2026
Whether you are on the go or staying at home, there will always come a time where you need to shop for essential products.
No matter what you’re shopping for, you might encounter a recalled product that can put your life or your family’s life at risk — which is why staying informed matters.
Walmart maintains a list of recalled products sold in its stores and online, organized into categories covering food, general products and prescription medications.
Here are some of the latest Walmart recalls you need to know. Complete article
Whether you are on the go or staying at home, there will always come a time where you need to shop for essential products.
No matter what you’re shopping for, you might encounter a recalled product that can put your life or your family’s life at risk — which is why staying informed matters.
Walmart maintains a list of recalled products sold in its stores and online, organized into categories covering food, general products and prescription medications.
Here are some of the latest Walmart recalls you need to know. Complete article
Walmart shoppers are warned not to eat recalled meat, poultry sold in N.Y., North East stores 10/19/2026
Walmart has announced a recall of food products sold in some of its stores across the country due to an illness risk.
Kayem Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to possible temperature abuse during storage, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The company produced the affected items between March 31 and Oct. 7, 2026. The products were shipped to select Walmart stores in the following states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. Complete article
Walmart has announced a recall of food products sold in some of its stores across the country due to an illness risk.
Kayem Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to possible temperature abuse during storage, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The company produced the affected items between March 31 and Oct. 7, 2026. The products were shipped to select Walmart stores in the following states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. Complete article
West Broadway Columbia Missouri Walmart closed after apparent water main break 10/12/2026
Aunt and niece arrested after another shoplifting run at Fla. Walmart in The Villages 10/13/2026
Walmart heir Olivia Walton didn’t get the postpartum care she needed. Now, she’s investing $100M to halve the U.S. maternal mortality rate in 5 years 10/1/2026
Billionaire Family Behind Walmart Buys Lillstreet Art Center 10/14/2026
Police seek suspect accused of stealing $2,396 in VR headsets from Pa. Walmart 10/13/2026
Walmart commits $1M, free meals and showers for Isaias victims in Fla. Panhandle 10/13/2026
Possible bomb threat at Marysville Walmart, sheriff's office investigating 10/14/2026
Jasper County deputies ask for help identifying 2 accused in $1.1K Hardeeville SC Walmart shoplifting 10/16/2026
‘We will not stop fighting’: City, activists respond after AG rules officer’s force justified in June death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley at Mississippi Walmart 10/19/2026
SENATOBIA, Miss. (WMC) - The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office announced Monday that an officer’s use of force was justified in the June 14 shooting death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley.
The announcement marks the conclusion of the state’s investigation into Wiley’s death in the parking lot of the Senatobia Walmart. The City of Senatobia released the following statement Monday:
“The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office has concluded its review of the June 14, 2026, officer-involved shooting in Senatobia, finding the use of force justified and declining prosecution. The state’s criminal case is now closed.
The City of Senatobia continues to extend its deepest sympathy to Kohen Wiley’s family and all those affected by this tragedy.“
City of Senatobia
On June 14, Senatobia police responded to an alleged shoplifting involving diapers at Walmart. Wiley was inside a car with his mother, who was holding him, and his great-aunt, who was driving.
According to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, the driver drove toward officers and nearly struck one of them. An officer then fired toward the vehicle, striking Wiley and the driver. Wiley died from his injuries. ........
“It’s a rage that’s boiling in our community. It’s a righteous indignation that this community have that’s, its not going to be satisfied unless justice is served,” said community activist Patrick Lumumba.
Residents continue to express concern about the shooting following the attorney general’s decision, saying the focus remains on the tragedy of a one-year-old child losing his life.
“I think there should’ve been a little bit more justice on that, cause I don’t think you should’ve had a gun in a parking lot shooting in an open parking lot with a lot of cars and people here,” said Senatobia resident Billy Brooks. “It makes me feel sad sometimes cause the police shouldn’t be shooting at the people.” Complete article
State to release video from fatal police shooting at MS Walmart 10/20/2026
Mississippi’s Attorney General has ruled the police shooting that killed 18-month-old Kohen Wiley “justified.” No charges will be filed. 10/19/2026 This FB post sumerizes most of this story, and I've seen news stories confirming it's accurate. A couple additional details that need to be mentioned include the fact that the child was shot through the passenger window, which was shattered. The autopsy indicates that he was covered in broken glass, confirming this. A picture confirms this showing the shattered passenger window, and one small hole on the windshield on the passented side. If all the shots were from the left the police story that they were headed for the police endangering them must be false. It's unclear what angle the shot in the windshield came from, it could have been front left possibly hitting the driver, who was shot. Or it could have been the front, but if so, why would they shooot at the passenger not the driver? If it was from the front left aiming at the driver then the cop wouldn't have been in her path.
Mississippi AG says police shooting that killed 1-year-old was ‘justified’ 10/19/2026
New Video Shows Chaotic Moments Before Mississippi Police Shot Toddler 10/20/2026
Mississippi officer resigns after fatal shooting of 1-year-old in car outside Walmart during pursuit 10/23/2026
Former Senatobia officer who shot Kohen Wiley named in previous lawsuits 10/23/2026
Senatobia officer was once accused of exaggerating threat posed by a car 07/17/2026
Walmart launches new membership to combine Walmart+ and Sam’s Club for only $120 10/20/2026 On the day this story was reported there was only one story about it "Walmart" news searches from at least two search engines, but there were dozens of identical articles about this membership story disguised as news flooding search engines so crime doesn't appear. There's little or no way of knowing how many news stories were buried using this tactic. This isn't unprecendented, although it's more obvious than most times this happens; ads or trivial news have been flooding search engines more over the past several years, and it's more extreme during the holidays, so it's unlikely that crime at Walmart is dropping, just that it's not showing up on search engines.
SENATOBIA, Miss. (WMC) - The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office announced Monday that an officer’s use of force was justified in the June 14 shooting death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley.
The announcement marks the conclusion of the state’s investigation into Wiley’s death in the parking lot of the Senatobia Walmart. The City of Senatobia released the following statement Monday:
“The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office has concluded its review of the June 14, 2026, officer-involved shooting in Senatobia, finding the use of force justified and declining prosecution. The state’s criminal case is now closed.
The City of Senatobia continues to extend its deepest sympathy to Kohen Wiley’s family and all those affected by this tragedy.“
City of Senatobia
On June 14, Senatobia police responded to an alleged shoplifting involving diapers at Walmart. Wiley was inside a car with his mother, who was holding him, and his great-aunt, who was driving.
According to the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, the driver drove toward officers and nearly struck one of them. An officer then fired toward the vehicle, striking Wiley and the driver. Wiley died from his injuries. ........
“It’s a rage that’s boiling in our community. It’s a righteous indignation that this community have that’s, its not going to be satisfied unless justice is served,” said community activist Patrick Lumumba.
Residents continue to express concern about the shooting following the attorney general’s decision, saying the focus remains on the tragedy of a one-year-old child losing his life.
“I think there should’ve been a little bit more justice on that, cause I don’t think you should’ve had a gun in a parking lot shooting in an open parking lot with a lot of cars and people here,” said Senatobia resident Billy Brooks. “It makes me feel sad sometimes cause the police shouldn’t be shooting at the people.” Complete article
State to release video from fatal police shooting at MS Walmart 10/20/2026
Mississippi’s Attorney General has ruled the police shooting that killed 18-month-old Kohen Wiley “justified.” No charges will be filed. 10/19/2026 This FB post sumerizes most of this story, and I've seen news stories confirming it's accurate. A couple additional details that need to be mentioned include the fact that the child was shot through the passenger window, which was shattered. The autopsy indicates that he was covered in broken glass, confirming this. A picture confirms this showing the shattered passenger window, and one small hole on the windshield on the passented side. If all the shots were from the left the police story that they were headed for the police endangering them must be false. It's unclear what angle the shot in the windshield came from, it could have been front left possibly hitting the driver, who was shot. Or it could have been the front, but if so, why would they shooot at the passenger not the driver? If it was from the front left aiming at the driver then the cop wouldn't have been in her path.
Mississippi AG says police shooting that killed 1-year-old was ‘justified’ 10/19/2026
New Video Shows Chaotic Moments Before Mississippi Police Shot Toddler 10/20/2026
Mississippi officer resigns after fatal shooting of 1-year-old in car outside Walmart during pursuit 10/23/2026
Former Senatobia officer who shot Kohen Wiley named in previous lawsuits 10/23/2026
Senatobia officer was once accused of exaggerating threat posed by a car 07/17/2026
Walmart launches new membership to combine Walmart+ and Sam’s Club for only $120 10/20/2026 On the day this story was reported there was only one story about it "Walmart" news searches from at least two search engines, but there were dozens of identical articles about this membership story disguised as news flooding search engines so crime doesn't appear. There's little or no way of knowing how many news stories were buried using this tactic. This isn't unprecendented, although it's more obvious than most times this happens; ads or trivial news have been flooding search engines more over the past several years, and it's more extreme during the holidays, so it's unlikely that crime at Walmart is dropping, just that it's not showing up on search engines.
Fire briefly closes Walmart in Wilkes-Barre Township Pa. 10/20/2026
The fire happened around 10:30 a.m. By noon, the store was slated to reopen.
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Walmart in Wilkes-Barre Twp. was closed Tuesday morning following a small fire in the store's deli. The store was expected to reopen at noon.
The fire happened around 10:30 a.m. Mark Yeninas, of Hanover Twp., sent video of the fire to Newswatch 16 and said that someone in the store activated the fire suppression system, which put the fire out. The Wilkes-Barre Twp. Fire Department responded.
The store briefly closed and reopened at noon. Complete article
The fire happened around 10:30 a.m. By noon, the store was slated to reopen.
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Walmart in Wilkes-Barre Twp. was closed Tuesday morning following a small fire in the store's deli. The store was expected to reopen at noon.
The fire happened around 10:30 a.m. Mark Yeninas, of Hanover Twp., sent video of the fire to Newswatch 16 and said that someone in the store activated the fire suppression system, which put the fire out. The Wilkes-Barre Twp. Fire Department responded.
The store briefly closed and reopened at noon. Complete article
Over 1.5 Million Pounds of Hotdogs, Other Meats Sold at Walmart and More Recalled. See the Full List 10/20/2026
Kayem Foods issued the recall after the company discovered an issue at a storage facility.
There’s a massive meat and poultry recall underway, which affects more than 1.5 million pounds of hotdogs, sausages, deli meats and bacon.
Kayem Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling the meat and poultry products, which were sold nationwide under brand names such as Kayem, Al Fresco, McKenzie, Triple M, Deutschmacher, Jordan’s and more. The recall comes after the company discovered a temperature issue at one of its storage facilities.
In total, Kayem Foods is recalling “approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products because they may have experienced temperature abuse during storage,” according to a recall announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The products were shipped to grocery stores and foodservice locations across the U.S. and in Hong Kong, the FSIS says. Complete article
Kayem Foods issued the recall after the company discovered an issue at a storage facility.
There’s a massive meat and poultry recall underway, which affects more than 1.5 million pounds of hotdogs, sausages, deli meats and bacon.
Kayem Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling the meat and poultry products, which were sold nationwide under brand names such as Kayem, Al Fresco, McKenzie, Triple M, Deutschmacher, Jordan’s and more. The recall comes after the company discovered a temperature issue at one of its storage facilities.
In total, Kayem Foods is recalling “approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products because they may have experienced temperature abuse during storage,” according to a recall announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The products were shipped to grocery stores and foodservice locations across the U.S. and in Hong Kong, the FSIS says. Complete article
Man, 66, committed lewd act in Upstate NY Walmart parking lot, police say 10/16/2026
Women use their children as criminal tools in Walmart theft: South Euclid Ohio Police Blotter 10/16/2026
New Jersey man faces federal charges after Elkton Md. Walmart fire near kids’ clothing 10/17/2026
Walmart in Taylor Mich. evacuated after bomb threat; nothing found 10/17/2026
Woman dead after being run over by pickup truck in Walmart parking lot in Asheboro NC 10/21/2026
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman has died after being run over by a pickup truck in the parking lot of Walmart on Tuesday, according to the Asheboro Police Department.
At around 1:59 p.m. on Tuesday, officers came to the Walmart on East Dixie Drive after getting a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
At the scene, police found Amy Jeffries Brewer trapped underneath a 2022 Rivian R1T pickup truck.
She was freed from underneath the pickup truck by the Asheboro Fire Department and a helicopter was called to take her to the hospital. However, she was too unstable to be airlifted. Complete article
Police seek data from Rivian in fatal Asheboro Walmart crash investigation 10/29/2026
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A woman has died after being run over by a pickup truck in the parking lot of Walmart on Tuesday, according to the Asheboro Police Department.
At around 1:59 p.m. on Tuesday, officers came to the Walmart on East Dixie Drive after getting a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
At the scene, police found Amy Jeffries Brewer trapped underneath a 2022 Rivian R1T pickup truck.
She was freed from underneath the pickup truck by the Asheboro Fire Department and a helicopter was called to take her to the hospital. However, she was too unstable to be airlifted. Complete article
Police seek data from Rivian in fatal Asheboro Walmart crash investigation 10/29/2026
Deputies chase down wanted man on bike accused of theft at Cornelius Oregon Walmart 10/20/2026
CORNELIUS, Ore. (KPTV) - A man is in custody after deputies said he shoplifted from a Cornelius Walmart and fled on a bicycle Monday night. The resulting search was captured on camera by a sheriff’s office drone, which deputies credited with tracking down and arresting the suspect in minutes.
“These large retail stores are victims of theft daily,” said Washington County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. David Huey.
The incident began when deputies attempted to arrest a suspect with an outstanding warrant at the Cornelius Walmart. Deputies said 43-year-old Troy Hardee fled the store on a bicycle with about $100 in stolen merchandise.
“As they’re looking for Mr. Hardee inside the store, he was able to get outside, got on a bike, zipped away, they saw him leave but he was on a bike which is pretty difficult to catch on foot,” said Huey. Complete article
CORNELIUS, Ore. (KPTV) - A man is in custody after deputies said he shoplifted from a Cornelius Walmart and fled on a bicycle Monday night. The resulting search was captured on camera by a sheriff’s office drone, which deputies credited with tracking down and arresting the suspect in minutes.
“These large retail stores are victims of theft daily,” said Washington County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. David Huey.
The incident began when deputies attempted to arrest a suspect with an outstanding warrant at the Cornelius Walmart. Deputies said 43-year-old Troy Hardee fled the store on a bicycle with about $100 in stolen merchandise.
“As they’re looking for Mr. Hardee inside the store, he was able to get outside, got on a bike, zipped away, they saw him leave but he was on a bike which is pretty difficult to catch on foot,” said Huey. Complete article
AI-Generated Fla. Walmart Receipts Used in Theft Scheme Lead to Arrest of Two Men 10/21/2026
Two Miami Gardens men are accused in a Coconut Creek Walmart theft involving fake receipts allegedly created using Google Gemini.
According to a Coconut Creek Police Department arrest report, Osniel Reybel Arriola Pacheco, 26, and Michel Hernandez, 46, were identified in an arrest affidavit detailing the October 18 incident at Walmart at 5571 West Hillsboro Boulevard.
According to the report, officers responded to a retail theft in progress involving two people using fraudulent Walmart receipts. An officer reviewing live surveillance reported seeing Arriola Pacheco and Hernandez working together to obtain merchandise.
Police said Hernandez collected two coffee makers, placed them in a shopping cart, and transferred the merchandise to Arriola Pacheco. Arriola Pacheco then carried the coffee makers and a laptop computer, valued at approximately $1,297 combined, beyond all points of sale and toward the exit without paying. Complete article
Two Miami Gardens men are accused in a Coconut Creek Walmart theft involving fake receipts allegedly created using Google Gemini.
According to a Coconut Creek Police Department arrest report, Osniel Reybel Arriola Pacheco, 26, and Michel Hernandez, 46, were identified in an arrest affidavit detailing the October 18 incident at Walmart at 5571 West Hillsboro Boulevard.
According to the report, officers responded to a retail theft in progress involving two people using fraudulent Walmart receipts. An officer reviewing live surveillance reported seeing Arriola Pacheco and Hernandez working together to obtain merchandise.
Police said Hernandez collected two coffee makers, placed them in a shopping cart, and transferred the merchandise to Arriola Pacheco. Arriola Pacheco then carried the coffee makers and a laptop computer, valued at approximately $1,297 combined, beyond all points of sale and toward the exit without paying. Complete article
Man walks into Walmart at 6am. Then he says he catches ‘floorwalkers' walking in before him: ‘Trying to blend in as a shopper' 10/21/2026
A man who says he's a former "floorwalker" thinks there are more Walmart employees dedicated to asset protection than the average person would see. He also claims that they're there at all hours-even right when Walmart opens up shop.
@bigbagspenny616 posted a video that received more than 373,000 views. In it, he says that floorwalkers show up at sunrise to catch thieves.
"The morning shift is the most tactical deployment of the day. In an empty lot, there's nowhere to hide," he says. He films himself entering Walmart in the early morning. Then he claims that two floorwalkers "materialized" to follow him in the store.
In a comment, he writes, "You think these two people just randomly happen to jump out of their car and walk in when I pulled up is just random? Maybe if [it] was regular hours, but look at the lot … You got to read the room." Complete article
A man who says he's a former "floorwalker" thinks there are more Walmart employees dedicated to asset protection than the average person would see. He also claims that they're there at all hours-even right when Walmart opens up shop.
@bigbagspenny616 posted a video that received more than 373,000 views. In it, he says that floorwalkers show up at sunrise to catch thieves.
"The morning shift is the most tactical deployment of the day. In an empty lot, there's nowhere to hide," he says. He films himself entering Walmart in the early morning. Then he claims that two floorwalkers "materialized" to follow him in the store.
In a comment, he writes, "You think these two people just randomly happen to jump out of their car and walk in when I pulled up is just random? Maybe if [it] was regular hours, but look at the lot … You got to read the room." Complete article
Walmart Scam Victims Are Getting Checks Averaging $150. Don’t Toss Yours 10/21/2026
Scammers used Walmart's money-transfer counters to collect from their victims. Now some money is coming back — and so are the fakes.
If a check from the Federal Trade Commission lands in your mailbox, don’t toss it with the junk mail. And don’t assume it’s a scam, either.
For years, according to the FTC, crooks used the money-transfer counters at Walmart to collect cash from people they’d conned. Now the agency is mailing refunds: more than $9.8 million, split among 65,022 checks.
That works out to about $150 each, by my math. The FTC doesn’t publish an average, and individual checks may differ. But $150 is real money, and if your name is on that check, it’s yours.
Here’s the catch: A refund for scam victims is exactly the kind of thing scammers love to fake. Here’s what you need to know. Complete article
What did Walmart do wrong and why are you getting money from them? 10/20/2026
Scammers used Walmart's money-transfer counters to collect from their victims. Now some money is coming back — and so are the fakes.
If a check from the Federal Trade Commission lands in your mailbox, don’t toss it with the junk mail. And don’t assume it’s a scam, either.
For years, according to the FTC, crooks used the money-transfer counters at Walmart to collect cash from people they’d conned. Now the agency is mailing refunds: more than $9.8 million, split among 65,022 checks.
That works out to about $150 each, by my math. The FTC doesn’t publish an average, and individual checks may differ. But $150 is real money, and if your name is on that check, it’s yours.
Here’s the catch: A refund for scam victims is exactly the kind of thing scammers love to fake. Here’s what you need to know. Complete article
What did Walmart do wrong and why are you getting money from them? 10/20/2026
Lawsuit claims Walmart shrimp up to 11% short on weight 10/20/2026
The retail giant said it has “policies in place” to ensure proper labeling after an Illinois plaintiff sued the company for allegedly including ice glaze in the weight of its Great Value shrimp products, thus overstating the amount of shrimp consumers receive.
Walmart has been accused in a new class-action lawsuit of misrepresenting the total weight of the shrimp in its Great Value-branded products, allegedly doing so by as much as 11 percent.
Plaintiff Elijah Baptist's lawsuit in Cook County, Illinois, alleges Great Value shrimp products contain less shrimp than advertised on the label because Walmart includes the weight of ice glaze in its calculation.
The suit alleges this practice is deceptive and violates consumer laws, according to multiple websites that track legal filings.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA) guidelines allow seafood companies to use ice glaze to stave off freezer burn, but the USDA notes that if companies are caught overstating the weight of the actual product they “may be criminally prosecuted … as felonies since they are committed with the intent to defraud or mislead.” Complete article
The retail giant said it has “policies in place” to ensure proper labeling after an Illinois plaintiff sued the company for allegedly including ice glaze in the weight of its Great Value shrimp products, thus overstating the amount of shrimp consumers receive.
Walmart has been accused in a new class-action lawsuit of misrepresenting the total weight of the shrimp in its Great Value-branded products, allegedly doing so by as much as 11 percent.
Plaintiff Elijah Baptist's lawsuit in Cook County, Illinois, alleges Great Value shrimp products contain less shrimp than advertised on the label because Walmart includes the weight of ice glaze in its calculation.
The suit alleges this practice is deceptive and violates consumer laws, according to multiple websites that track legal filings.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA) guidelines allow seafood companies to use ice glaze to stave off freezer burn, but the USDA notes that if companies are caught overstating the weight of the actual product they “may be criminally prosecuted … as felonies since they are committed with the intent to defraud or mislead.” Complete article
Man arrested on suspicion of stealing gift cards from Walmarts in Benton County Ca. 10/20/2026
She lost her $1,200 rent for the month. As she was leaving Walmart, her car transmission blew up: ‘You have to go make it yourself’ 10/20/2026
Man arrested on suspicion of stealing gift cards from Walmarts in Benton County 10/20/2026
Woman who randomly mowed down couple on NC Walmart run while they were heading back to their car in Dec. 2023 learns her fate 10/21/2026 The defendant was sentenced to a minimum of 20 years and four months and a maximum of 28 years and six months in prison, according to a plea transcript filed in the case.
Police investigate bomb threat at Taylor Mich. Walmart; no explosives found 10/20/2026
Walmart employee killed in shooting in store's parking lot in Montgomery County Pa. 10/22/2026
A Walmart employee was killed in a shooting at the store's parking lot Wednesday night in Cheltenham Township, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.
The victim, identified as 45-year-old Latosha Ann Cooper, had just finished her shift at the Walmart on Easton Road when the shooter fatally struck her, prosecutors said.
Officers responded to the shooting at the Cedarbrook Plaza Shopping Center on Easton Road at approximately 11:24 p.m. in the Glenside section of Cheltenham. Complete article
Ex-Walmart employee shot former partner outside store over immigration dispute, DA says 10/26/2026 A former Walmart employee who allegedly married his coworker to maintain legal status in the United States is now charged in her death, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, officials said Monday.
A Walmart employee was killed in a shooting at the store's parking lot Wednesday night in Cheltenham Township, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.
The victim, identified as 45-year-old Latosha Ann Cooper, had just finished her shift at the Walmart on Easton Road when the shooter fatally struck her, prosecutors said.
Officers responded to the shooting at the Cedarbrook Plaza Shopping Center on Easton Road at approximately 11:24 p.m. in the Glenside section of Cheltenham. Complete article
Ex-Walmart employee shot former partner outside store over immigration dispute, DA says 10/26/2026 A former Walmart employee who allegedly married his coworker to maintain legal status in the United States is now charged in her death, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, officials said Monday.
Missing man found dead in woods near Rochester Hills Mich. Walmart 10/21/2026
ROCHESTER HILLS (WWJ) -- The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a missing man was found dead in a wooded area cross from a Walmart in Rochester Hills.
Sheriff's officials say a body of a 49-year-old man was discovered behind the Marketplace Circle shopping plaza on Adams off M-59, at around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
His daughter had reported him missing on Tuesday.
It's unclear at this time how the man died, and there's no word on whether foul play is suspected. Complete article
ROCHESTER HILLS (WWJ) -- The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a missing man was found dead in a wooded area cross from a Walmart in Rochester Hills.
Sheriff's officials say a body of a 49-year-old man was discovered behind the Marketplace Circle shopping plaza on Adams off M-59, at around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
His daughter had reported him missing on Tuesday.
It's unclear at this time how the man died, and there's no word on whether foul play is suspected. Complete article
Man Wanted In Assault Of Commack NY Walmart Worker: Police 10/22/2026
COMMACK, NY — Suffolk County police are seeking the public's help identifying a man accused of assaulting a Walmart employee in Commack last month.
The incident occurred at the Walmart at 85 Crooked Hill Road on Sept. 17 around 9:30 a.m., police said.
An employee reported being assaulted by a man who fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan, according to police. Complete article
COMMACK, NY — Suffolk County police are seeking the public's help identifying a man accused of assaulting a Walmart employee in Commack last month.
The incident occurred at the Walmart at 85 Crooked Hill Road on Sept. 17 around 9:30 a.m., police said.
An employee reported being assaulted by a man who fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan, according to police. Complete article
Walmart shoplifting allegations results in Indiana lawmaker quitting 10/22/2026
An Indiana lawmaker is resigning amidst allegedly shoplifting from multiple Walmart stores.
According to the Journal & Courier, Sen. Ron Alting (R-Ind.) was reportedly caught allegedly stealing items at Walmarts in Lafayette, Monticello and Naples, Florida.
He blamed a cognitive decline.
He announced his resignation Wednesday.
“Over the past several weeks, I have been undergoing extensive medical evaluation for concerning changes in my judgment, behavior and cognitive functioning,” Alting posted in a Facebook post. Complete article
Trump endorsee announces resignation after allegedly stealing from Walmart — but there's more to the story, he says 10/23/2026
An Indiana lawmaker is resigning amidst allegedly shoplifting from multiple Walmart stores.
According to the Journal & Courier, Sen. Ron Alting (R-Ind.) was reportedly caught allegedly stealing items at Walmarts in Lafayette, Monticello and Naples, Florida.
He blamed a cognitive decline.
He announced his resignation Wednesday.
“Over the past several weeks, I have been undergoing extensive medical evaluation for concerning changes in my judgment, behavior and cognitive functioning,” Alting posted in a Facebook post. Complete article
Trump endorsee announces resignation after allegedly stealing from Walmart — but there's more to the story, he says 10/23/2026
Walmart looking into video appearing to show mouse droppings at Somerdale Pa. store 10/21/2026
Walmart told NBC10 it is looking into a viral video on social media that appeared to show mouse droppings on candy boxes and shelves in the Somerdale, Camden County, store.
The video and images, posted by @queen_sugar_ on Tuesday, appear to show mouse droppings on a shelf, on a box for candy bags and inside the box.
The woman in who posted the video also said that she initially grabbed two bags without realizing the mouse droppings and got the excrement on her hands.
"I felt all this stuff, like, in my hand with the bag, and I'm like, 'What the heck is this?'" She said. "I started feeling like these little rocks in my hand. Child, it was mice poop. Not a little bit, but a lot of it." Complete article
Walmart told NBC10 it is looking into a viral video on social media that appeared to show mouse droppings on candy boxes and shelves in the Somerdale, Camden County, store.
The video and images, posted by @queen_sugar_ on Tuesday, appear to show mouse droppings on a shelf, on a box for candy bags and inside the box.
The woman in who posted the video also said that she initially grabbed two bags without realizing the mouse droppings and got the excrement on her hands.
"I felt all this stuff, like, in my hand with the bag, and I'm like, 'What the heck is this?'" She said. "I started feeling like these little rocks in my hand. Child, it was mice poop. Not a little bit, but a lot of it." Complete article
While Amazon blocks AI agents, Walmart rolls out the welcome mat 10/21/2026
Walmart is embracing agentic commerce with the launch of its own Agent Gateway to manage transactions and other new features aimed at customers using AI agents, the retailer announced on Wednesday. The move comes shortly after Walmart’s top competitor, Amazon, began blocking AI agents from making purchases on behalf of online shoppers.
The company’s embrace of AI technology differentiates it from other online businesses, including not only Amazon but also various travel and booking sites, which have responded to the growing consumer adoption of AI agents by locking them out of their websites completely. Walmart, on the other hand, had already announced a partnership with a leading agent in the space, Meta’s Muse, and offers integrations with popular AI apps like ChatGPT, Gemini, and others.
Now it’s expanding on those efforts with more technology to prepare for a world where AI agents become mainstream, said Walmart president and CEO John Furner, speaking at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco on Wednesday. The technology will support agentic shopping from both Walmart and the company’s discount warehouse, Sam’s Club. Complete article
Walmart is embracing agentic commerce with the launch of its own Agent Gateway to manage transactions and other new features aimed at customers using AI agents, the retailer announced on Wednesday. The move comes shortly after Walmart’s top competitor, Amazon, began blocking AI agents from making purchases on behalf of online shoppers.
The company’s embrace of AI technology differentiates it from other online businesses, including not only Amazon but also various travel and booking sites, which have responded to the growing consumer adoption of AI agents by locking them out of their websites completely. Walmart, on the other hand, had already announced a partnership with a leading agent in the space, Meta’s Muse, and offers integrations with popular AI apps like ChatGPT, Gemini, and others.
Now it’s expanding on those efforts with more technology to prepare for a world where AI agents become mainstream, said Walmart president and CEO John Furner, speaking at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco on Wednesday. The technology will support agentic shopping from both Walmart and the company’s discount warehouse, Sam’s Club. Complete article
Thousands of cans of Walmart-brand fruit cocktail recalled 10/22/2026
(NEXSTAR) – Possible lead contamination has prompted the recall of thousands of cans of Walmart’s Great Value-branded fruit cocktail.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday designated the recall as Class II, meaning that consumption or exposure to the recalled fruit cocktail could “cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.”
According to the recall notice, more than 44,000 cans of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate may have been contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Complete article
(NEXSTAR) – Possible lead contamination has prompted the recall of thousands of cans of Walmart’s Great Value-branded fruit cocktail.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday designated the recall as Class II, meaning that consumption or exposure to the recalled fruit cocktail could “cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.”
According to the recall notice, more than 44,000 cans of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate may have been contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Complete article
Senior citizen arrested for trafficking meth while stealing at Okla. Walmart 10/21/2026
Police are searching for a suspect accused of stealing from Beavercreek Walmart 10/22/2026
2 men posed as Spark drivers to steal electronics from Cranberry Township Pa. Walmart, police say 10/21/2026
Walmart’s chief people officer shares 3 green flags in a job interview 10/22/2026
Suspects in custody after alleged gun deal goes bad at Altoona Iowa Walmart 10/22/2026
Two suspects are in custody after an alleged illegal firearm sale at an Altoona Walmart led to a shootout and subsequent pursuit, Altoona police say.
DES MOINES, Iowa — Two suspects are in custody after an alleged illegal firearm sale went bad at the Altoona Walmart, leading to a pursuit Thursday afternoon.
The Altoona Police Department said officers were dispatched shortly after 2 p.m. to the Interstate 80 westbound ramp at Hubbell Avenue to a report of shots fired between two vehicles. Witnesses reportedly told police that one vehicle had fled the scene.
Minutes later, a Polk County Sheriff's deputy located the suspect vehicle speeding south on Interstate 235, according to a release from Altoona PD. The occupants failed to stop for law enforcement and eventually abandoned the vehicle, fleeing on foot in the area of Glenbrook Drive and Guthrie Avenue in northern Des Moines, officials shared.
By 2:21 p.m., Altoona police said one suspect was in custody, and after assistance from the Altoona Police K9 team, the second suspect was reportedly detained just 20 minutes later. Complete article
Two suspects are in custody after an alleged illegal firearm sale at an Altoona Walmart led to a shootout and subsequent pursuit, Altoona police say.
DES MOINES, Iowa — Two suspects are in custody after an alleged illegal firearm sale went bad at the Altoona Walmart, leading to a pursuit Thursday afternoon.
The Altoona Police Department said officers were dispatched shortly after 2 p.m. to the Interstate 80 westbound ramp at Hubbell Avenue to a report of shots fired between two vehicles. Witnesses reportedly told police that one vehicle had fled the scene.
Minutes later, a Polk County Sheriff's deputy located the suspect vehicle speeding south on Interstate 235, according to a release from Altoona PD. The occupants failed to stop for law enforcement and eventually abandoned the vehicle, fleeing on foot in the area of Glenbrook Drive and Guthrie Avenue in northern Des Moines, officials shared.
By 2:21 p.m., Altoona police said one suspect was in custody, and after assistance from the Altoona Police K9 team, the second suspect was reportedly detained just 20 minutes later. Complete article
ARRESTED: Suspect accused of shooting man outside Walmart in Pampa Tx. taken into custody 10/25/2026
PAMPA, Texas (KVII) — The suspect accused of shooting another man outside the Walmart in Pampa has been arrested.
Police said 18-year-old Jose Luis Vasquez of Pampa was taken into custody before 10:45 p.m. He will be booked into the Gray County Jail on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Around 2:50 p.m., a man was shot outside the entrance to the grocery side of Walmart. The victim was taken to a hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower leg.
Saturday night, police identified Vasquez as the suspect. Complete article
PAMPA, Texas (KVII) — The suspect accused of shooting another man outside the Walmart in Pampa has been arrested.
Police said 18-year-old Jose Luis Vasquez of Pampa was taken into custody before 10:45 p.m. He will be booked into the Gray County Jail on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Around 2:50 p.m., a man was shot outside the entrance to the grocery side of Walmart. The victim was taken to a hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower leg.
Saturday night, police identified Vasquez as the suspect. Complete article
Killeen Tx. police chase ends outside Walmart after reported gun threat 10/23/2026
A police drone tracked a man accused of a gun threat before a Killeen chase ended outside Walmart. No injuries were reported.
KILLEEN, Texas — A man accused of threatening his ex-girlfriend with a gun was arrested outside a Killeen Walmart after a police chase Thursday evening, police said.
Officers responded around 6:32 p.m. to the 6000 block of Gilbert Drive, where a woman said her ex-boyfriend had pointed a gun at her and threatened her.
The man fled on foot, and a police drone tracked him to the 4400 block of Corinne Drive. There, the drone operator saw him get into a parked car occupied by a woman and a 2-year-old, police said. Complete article
A police drone tracked a man accused of a gun threat before a Killeen chase ended outside Walmart. No injuries were reported.
KILLEEN, Texas — A man accused of threatening his ex-girlfriend with a gun was arrested outside a Killeen Walmart after a police chase Thursday evening, police said.
Officers responded around 6:32 p.m. to the 6000 block of Gilbert Drive, where a woman said her ex-boyfriend had pointed a gun at her and threatened her.
The man fled on foot, and a police drone tracked him to the 4400 block of Corinne Drive. There, the drone operator saw him get into a parked car occupied by a woman and a 2-year-old, police said. Complete article
Police: 17-year-old brought loaded gun into Abington Mass. Walmart, ran from officers 10/24/2026
ABINGTON, Mass. — Body camera video appears to show a teen running from officers after allegedly bringing a loaded gun into an Abington, Massachusetts, department store.
Abington police said officers on the night shift responded to a report of a person with a gun at the Walmart on Brockton Avenue.
As the officers were investigating, officials said a 17-year-old Brockton resident ran from the scene.
Video provided by Abington police shows the tense moments one of the officers pursued the teen through the store. Complete article
ABINGTON, Mass. — Body camera video appears to show a teen running from officers after allegedly bringing a loaded gun into an Abington, Massachusetts, department store.
Abington police said officers on the night shift responded to a report of a person with a gun at the Walmart on Brockton Avenue.
As the officers were investigating, officials said a 17-year-old Brockton resident ran from the scene.
Video provided by Abington police shows the tense moments one of the officers pursued the teen through the store. Complete article
Man found dead inside vehicle at Morehead Ky. Walmart parking lot identified 10/25/2026
MOREHEAD, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Rowan County man was found dead on Saturday afternoon in a Walmart parking lot in Morehead, according to the coroner’s office.
An investigation began around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, when Morehead 911 dispatchers were called by someone who reported finding an unresponsive man inside a vehicle outside the Walmart.
Multiple local law enforcement agencies and emergency personnel responded to the scene, and the man was later identified by the Rowan County Coroner’s Office as 65-year-old Ronald Rust of Rowan County.
“At this time, no foul play is suspected in connection with the death,” officials wrote on Sunday. Complete article
MOREHEAD, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Rowan County man was found dead on Saturday afternoon in a Walmart parking lot in Morehead, according to the coroner’s office.
An investigation began around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, when Morehead 911 dispatchers were called by someone who reported finding an unresponsive man inside a vehicle outside the Walmart.
Multiple local law enforcement agencies and emergency personnel responded to the scene, and the man was later identified by the Rowan County Coroner’s Office as 65-year-old Ronald Rust of Rowan County.
“At this time, no foul play is suspected in connection with the death,” officials wrote on Sunday. Complete article
Police: Suspect arrested after pulling knife in Walmart TV robbery in Visalia Ca. 10/23/2026
VISALIA, Calif. (FOX26) — Visalia police arrested a 32-year-old man after they said he stole a 55-inch television from a Walmart and threatened employees with a knife before running from officers.
Officers responded to the Walmart on East Noble Avenue after a reported armed robbery on Thursday around 7:20 p.m.
Police said a man left the store without paying for the television, and when loss prevention employees tried to stop him, they said he pulled out a knife and threatened them. Complete article
VISALIA, Calif. (FOX26) — Visalia police arrested a 32-year-old man after they said he stole a 55-inch television from a Walmart and threatened employees with a knife before running from officers.
Officers responded to the Walmart on East Noble Avenue after a reported armed robbery on Thursday around 7:20 p.m.
Police said a man left the store without paying for the television, and when loss prevention employees tried to stop him, they said he pulled out a knife and threatened them. Complete article
White Hall deputy mayor accused of stealing from WV Walmart 10/22/2026
GRAFTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — The White Hall deputy mayor and member of the town council is facing charges in Taylor County after troopers with the West Virginia State Police say he stole nearly $100 worth of items from a local Walmart.
According to a criminal complaint, on Oct. 6, troopers were made aware of a shoplifting and trespassing complaint at the Walmart location in Grafton.
Troopers said they spoke with Walmart Loss Prevention and were shown surveillance video from July 19 that showed Timothy Ridenour, 49, of White Hall, at a self-checkout register. In that video, Ridenour is seen “possessing and bagging items (from an online order) at the register” before leaving “without rendering payment,” the complaint said.
Following further investigation, troopers also learned that Ridenour had been trespassed from all Walmart properties on March 15, the complaint said. Complete article
GRAFTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — The White Hall deputy mayor and member of the town council is facing charges in Taylor County after troopers with the West Virginia State Police say he stole nearly $100 worth of items from a local Walmart.
According to a criminal complaint, on Oct. 6, troopers were made aware of a shoplifting and trespassing complaint at the Walmart location in Grafton.
Troopers said they spoke with Walmart Loss Prevention and were shown surveillance video from July 19 that showed Timothy Ridenour, 49, of White Hall, at a self-checkout register. In that video, Ridenour is seen “possessing and bagging items (from an online order) at the register” before leaving “without rendering payment,” the complaint said.
Following further investigation, troopers also learned that Ridenour had been trespassed from all Walmart properties on March 15, the complaint said. Complete article
Three vehicles collide near San Angelo Tx. Walmart 10/23/2026
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — A three-vehicle car crash happened in front of Walmart on Sherwood Way.
According to the San Angelo Police Department, the crash occurred in the 5500 block of Sherwood Way. SAPD stated a Jeep Gladiator failed to control its speed and collided with the Dodge Ram, causing the pickup to strike the black van.
One person suffered what appeared to be minor injuries and was transported to Shannon Medical Center for further evaluation. Complete article
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — A three-vehicle car crash happened in front of Walmart on Sherwood Way.
According to the San Angelo Police Department, the crash occurred in the 5500 block of Sherwood Way. SAPD stated a Jeep Gladiator failed to control its speed and collided with the Dodge Ram, causing the pickup to strike the black van.
One person suffered what appeared to be minor injuries and was transported to Shannon Medical Center for further evaluation. Complete article
Worker flown to burn center after electric shock at South Fort Myers Fla. Walmart; store evacuated 10/25/2026
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A person working on an electrical box at the Walmart on US-41 and Six Mile Cypress Parkway suffered an electric shock on Sunday, forcing an evacuation of the store.
South Trail Fire Protection and Rescue Service District says that the person was transported via helicopter as a trauma alert to a burn center in Bradenton.
Crews say that the store had light smoke and a strong smell. The smoke alarms were activated and the store was evacuated. Complete article
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A person working on an electrical box at the Walmart on US-41 and Six Mile Cypress Parkway suffered an electric shock on Sunday, forcing an evacuation of the store.
South Trail Fire Protection and Rescue Service District says that the person was transported via helicopter as a trauma alert to a burn center in Bradenton.
Crews say that the store had light smoke and a strong smell. The smoke alarms were activated and the store was evacuated. Complete article
Walmart Hit With Proposed Class Action Over Unpaid Overtime 10/23/2026
A group of Walmart Inc. employees is accusing the retail giant of requiring them to regularly work before and after their shifts and during their meal breaks without pay.
Walmart expected employees to remain “on call” during their lunch periods and, in some cases, checked workers’ lunch bags to ensure they weren’t stealing products, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in the US District Court for the District of Colorado.
The company has faced a number of similar wage and hour claims in recent years, including other accusations of unpaid pre-shift work and missed meal breaks. Complete article
A group of Walmart Inc. employees is accusing the retail giant of requiring them to regularly work before and after their shifts and during their meal breaks without pay.
Walmart expected employees to remain “on call” during their lunch periods and, in some cases, checked workers’ lunch bags to ensure they weren’t stealing products, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in the US District Court for the District of Colorado.
The company has faced a number of similar wage and hour claims in recent years, including other accusations of unpaid pre-shift work and missed meal breaks. Complete article
Symbotic and Kraken Robotics: One Tied to Walmart, One Serving Underwater Drones 10/23/2026
The robotics revolution remains in its very early stages, with adoption and innovation accelerating and viewed as a potential bullish driver for the industrials sector in 2027. The discussion centers on two names: one closely tied to Walmart, the other supplying technology for underwater drones.
The first is Symbotic (SYM, NASDAQ), which designs and manufactures robots for warehouse and manufacturing automation and develops the software those systems run on. Walmart is its largest customer, accounting for more than 90% of total sales in the latest quarter. Walmart is also one of Symbotic’s largest shareholders, and Symbotic acquired and integrated Walmart’s robotics division on favorable terms, a relationship viewed as a long-term partnership.
Symbotic posted revenue of $720.84 million in the latest quarter, up 21.7% year over year, with net income of $55 million versus a loss of $21 million in the year-earlier period. The stock trades at roughly 51 times forward earnings and about 1.4 times this year’s expected sales. As of the Oct. 23 close, SYM sit near their 52-week low and are 56% below the peak. Complete article
The robotics revolution remains in its very early stages, with adoption and innovation accelerating and viewed as a potential bullish driver for the industrials sector in 2027. The discussion centers on two names: one closely tied to Walmart, the other supplying technology for underwater drones.
The first is Symbotic (SYM, NASDAQ), which designs and manufactures robots for warehouse and manufacturing automation and develops the software those systems run on. Walmart is its largest customer, accounting for more than 90% of total sales in the latest quarter. Walmart is also one of Symbotic’s largest shareholders, and Symbotic acquired and integrated Walmart’s robotics division on favorable terms, a relationship viewed as a long-term partnership.
Symbotic posted revenue of $720.84 million in the latest quarter, up 21.7% year over year, with net income of $55 million versus a loss of $21 million in the year-earlier period. The stock trades at roughly 51 times forward earnings and about 1.4 times this year’s expected sales. As of the Oct. 23 close, SYM sit near their 52-week low and are 56% below the peak. Complete article
Cartersville Man Jailed for Stealing Fishing Lures from Ga. Walmart 10/22/2026
Two charged in alleged theft attempt at Pa. Walmart 10/22/2026
Peoria Ariz. police arrest 6 for $1.4M Walmart credit card fraud scheme 10/22/2026
2 charged following numerous Walmart thefts, Washington County, Virginia, authorities say 10/23/2026
PCSD: No threat to public after man shot inside Ariz. Walmart 10/27/2026
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A man was injured in a likely accidental self-inflicted shooting at a Walmart in Pima County on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it happened around 1 p.m. at the Walmart at 2823 West Valencia Road.
The store was closed as detectives investigated, but it was back open by 5:45 p.m. Complete article
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A man was injured in a likely accidental self-inflicted shooting at a Walmart in Pima County on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it happened around 1 p.m. at the Walmart at 2823 West Valencia Road.
The store was closed as detectives investigated, but it was back open by 5:45 p.m. Complete article
Police called for fight outside Ohio Walmart, allegedly involving gun and pepper spray 10/28/2026
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) — All on-duty Boardman police officers were dispatched to Walmart at 1300 Doral Drive just before 9 p.m. Monday for reports of a fight involving at least 15 people where a firearm was allegedly brandished.
When officers arrived, the fight had ended, and they were directed toward a crowd of people standing outside the building. An employee told them the person with a firearm, an adult woman, had already left the scene, according to the incident report.
Police spoke to one man, who said he was pepper-sprayed by the woman, and various others claimed they were also impacted by the pepper spray. Medical crews were called to the scene to care for them, and the man was taken to the hospital due to eye pain from the pepper spray, while others were cleared on the scene. Complete article
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) — All on-duty Boardman police officers were dispatched to Walmart at 1300 Doral Drive just before 9 p.m. Monday for reports of a fight involving at least 15 people where a firearm was allegedly brandished.
When officers arrived, the fight had ended, and they were directed toward a crowd of people standing outside the building. An employee told them the person with a firearm, an adult woman, had already left the scene, according to the incident report.
Police spoke to one man, who said he was pepper-sprayed by the woman, and various others claimed they were also impacted by the pepper spray. Medical crews were called to the scene to care for them, and the man was taken to the hospital due to eye pain from the pepper spray, while others were cleared on the scene. Complete article
Lufkin man jailed after Livingston Tx. Walmart truck burglary foiled 10/27/2026
A Lufkin man is in the Polk County Jail after his attempt to burglarize a truck in the parking lot of the Livingston Walmart Supercenter was thwarted by the vehicle's owner and an off-duty deputy, according to a Facebook post from the Livingston Police Department.
Livingston police were dispatched to the store around 3 p.m. Monday for a burglary in progress. Officers arrived to find Nicolas Williams, 36, of Lufkin, detained by a bystander and an off-duty Polk County sheriff's deputy, the post states.
Investigators determined Williams parked next to the truck, opened its door and removed property, according to the post.
The truck's owner confronted Williams nearby. The off-duty deputy assisted in holding Williams until responding officers arrived. Complete article
A Lufkin man is in the Polk County Jail after his attempt to burglarize a truck in the parking lot of the Livingston Walmart Supercenter was thwarted by the vehicle's owner and an off-duty deputy, according to a Facebook post from the Livingston Police Department.
Livingston police were dispatched to the store around 3 p.m. Monday for a burglary in progress. Officers arrived to find Nicolas Williams, 36, of Lufkin, detained by a bystander and an off-duty Polk County sheriff's deputy, the post states.
Investigators determined Williams parked next to the truck, opened its door and removed property, according to the post.
The truck's owner confronted Williams nearby. The off-duty deputy assisted in holding Williams until responding officers arrived. Complete article
Florida Man Fights Fellow Uber Passenger On the Way to Walmart, Claiming They Took Up Too Much Space 10/27/2026
A shared Uber ride in Florida took a serious turn when two passengers began arguing over how much room one of them was taking up. The dispute allegedly became physical, leaving one passenger facing a felony charge.
Burton McDonald, 60, was arrested after deputies said he attacked another passenger who was 65 years old. The argument reportedly began over how much space the older man's belongings took up inside the vehicle.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to a Walmart in Ocala on Saturday, October 17, following a report of a disturbance. Deputies spoke with both men about what had happened during their shared ride. Complete article
A shared Uber ride in Florida took a serious turn when two passengers began arguing over how much room one of them was taking up. The dispute allegedly became physical, leaving one passenger facing a felony charge.
Burton McDonald, 60, was arrested after deputies said he attacked another passenger who was 65 years old. The argument reportedly began over how much space the older man's belongings took up inside the vehicle.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to a Walmart in Ocala on Saturday, October 17, following a report of a disturbance. Deputies spoke with both men about what had happened during their shared ride. Complete article
Walmart sued over stevia sweetener labeling 10/26/2026
Independent testing revealed Great Value stevia products contain only trace amounts of stevia extract.
SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — Walmart misleads consumers by marketing its Great Value stevia sweeteners as made with stevia extract when they are primarily sweetened with erythritol, a proposed class action claims.
Lee Ann Winter sued the retailer Oct. 23 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, claiming false advertising and violations of state consumer protection laws.
Winter claims the products are “primarily sweetened with erythritol, not stevia extract,” despite labels stating they are made with stevia extract.
Independent laboratory testing by Winter’s attorneys found Great Value No Calorie Stevia Packets, in an 80-count package, contained 94.44% erythritol, while Great Value No Calorie Stevia Sweetener Sugar Substitute, sold in a 9.8-ounce package, contained 59.12%, with the remainder primarily dextrose and maltodextrin. Complete article
Independent testing revealed Great Value stevia products contain only trace amounts of stevia extract.
SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — Walmart misleads consumers by marketing its Great Value stevia sweeteners as made with stevia extract when they are primarily sweetened with erythritol, a proposed class action claims.
Lee Ann Winter sued the retailer Oct. 23 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, claiming false advertising and violations of state consumer protection laws.
Winter claims the products are “primarily sweetened with erythritol, not stevia extract,” despite labels stating they are made with stevia extract.
Independent laboratory testing by Winter’s attorneys found Great Value No Calorie Stevia Packets, in an 80-count package, contained 94.44% erythritol, while Great Value No Calorie Stevia Sweetener Sugar Substitute, sold in a 9.8-ounce package, contained 59.12%, with the remainder primarily dextrose and maltodextrin. Complete article
FTC demands Walmart, Uber, Delta reveal data on personalized pricing 10/29/2026
9 companies have been contacted by the federal agency.
The Federal Trade Commission is demanding information from Delta Air Lines, Walmart, Uber and six other companies to provide detailed information that will allow the agency to study the use of personal data to set prices, wages and job offers.
The other companies contacted by the FTC were JetBlue, Lyft, United, DoorDash, Instacart and Target, the FTC said in a news release.
The request was made under the provisions of Section 6(b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, which was passed by Congress in 1914. Under the legislation, each company must provide information that will allow the FTC to assess whether the pricing for a ticket, ride share, food delivery or other product or service varies from one person to the next based on factors such as participation in loyalty programs or analysis of personal data by superintelligence algorithms. Complete article
9 companies have been contacted by the federal agency.
The Federal Trade Commission is demanding information from Delta Air Lines, Walmart, Uber and six other companies to provide detailed information that will allow the agency to study the use of personal data to set prices, wages and job offers.
The other companies contacted by the FTC were JetBlue, Lyft, United, DoorDash, Instacart and Target, the FTC said in a news release.
The request was made under the provisions of Section 6(b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, which was passed by Congress in 1914. Under the legislation, each company must provide information that will allow the FTC to assess whether the pricing for a ticket, ride share, food delivery or other product or service varies from one person to the next based on factors such as participation in loyalty programs or analysis of personal data by superintelligence algorithms. Complete article
Grocery chain promises to mark up prices by only 10%, lower than Walmart, Costco 10/28/2026
Many retail businesses – small local shops, furniture stores – use the standard markup of 100%, doubling the wholesale price and leaving owners with a 50% margin. Some very small or specialty shops may include the cost of shipping when determining how to price an item.
As a former small business owner, I can tell you that many stores struggle even at that markup.
The more a business purchases in one order, the lower the wholesale cost. That’s how warehouse stores and Walmart and Target keep their prices low. And by keeping prices low, they have more volume in sales, leading to more profit.
Chains such as Kroger and Publix don’t have the same margins as a company like Walmart.
An article by The Street quotes a Kroger official on pricing philosophy. “We are not in the game of being the cheapest because we do not have the lowest costs. But we can provide the best value,” Kroger CEO Gregory Foran told The Street during his chain’s second-quarter earnings call.
Now one grocery chain, Kansas City-based Price Chopper, is challenging big-box stores by promising to only markup prices by 10%. Complete article
Many retail businesses – small local shops, furniture stores – use the standard markup of 100%, doubling the wholesale price and leaving owners with a 50% margin. Some very small or specialty shops may include the cost of shipping when determining how to price an item.
As a former small business owner, I can tell you that many stores struggle even at that markup.
The more a business purchases in one order, the lower the wholesale cost. That’s how warehouse stores and Walmart and Target keep their prices low. And by keeping prices low, they have more volume in sales, leading to more profit.
Chains such as Kroger and Publix don’t have the same margins as a company like Walmart.
An article by The Street quotes a Kroger official on pricing philosophy. “We are not in the game of being the cheapest because we do not have the lowest costs. But we can provide the best value,” Kroger CEO Gregory Foran told The Street during his chain’s second-quarter earnings call.
Now one grocery chain, Kansas City-based Price Chopper, is challenging big-box stores by promising to only markup prices by 10%. Complete article
Walmart investigates Flipkart over whistleblower kickback allegations – report 10/30/2026
Walmart is conducting an internal investigation at Flipkart following whistleblower complaints alleging kickbacks of more than Rs1.50bn ($15.7m), Moneycontrol reported, citing unnamed sources.
The probe concerns staff in Flipkart’s smartphones and luggage and travel accessories divisions.
According to the report, the alleged misconduct involved employees receiving benefits from brands in exchange for assisting certain sellers and vendors on the platform. Complete article
Walmart is conducting an internal investigation at Flipkart following whistleblower complaints alleging kickbacks of more than Rs1.50bn ($15.7m), Moneycontrol reported, citing unnamed sources.
The probe concerns staff in Flipkart’s smartphones and luggage and travel accessories divisions.
According to the report, the alleged misconduct involved employees receiving benefits from brands in exchange for assisting certain sellers and vendors on the platform. Complete article
Walmart's Great Value fruit cocktail recalled over contamination risk 10/27/2026
Walmart shoppers are being warned to avoid eating Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate after a recent recall.
More than 1,800 cases of the fruit cocktail, containing 24 units in each case, were recalled on Oct. 1 over concerns they could contain elevated levels of lead.
The FDA classified the recall as a Class II on Oct. 20, which means use of or exposure to the product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. Complete article
Walmart shoppers are being warned to avoid eating Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate after a recent recall.
More than 1,800 cases of the fruit cocktail, containing 24 units in each case, were recalled on Oct. 1 over concerns they could contain elevated levels of lead.
The FDA classified the recall as a Class II on Oct. 20, which means use of or exposure to the product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. Complete article
Walmart, Target issue recall for high chairs over deadly entrapment risks: Stop use 10/26/2026
Costway is recalling about 3,332 convertible high chairs sold at Walmart, Target, and online due to entrapment and fall hazards. Consumers should stop use and contact Costway for a free replacement.
Thousands of high chairs sold nationwide by major retailers are being recalled over serious injury, death and entrapment hazards.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall centers on Costway Convertible High Chairs sold at Walmart and Target stores as well as online at Costway.com.
“The convertible high chairs violate the mandatory safety standard for high chairs because they do not contain a passive restraint system and a child can slip through the opening between the feeding tray and seat and become entrapped or fall, posing a risk of serious injury or death,” the recall warns. Complete article
Costway is recalling about 3,332 convertible high chairs sold at Walmart, Target, and online due to entrapment and fall hazards. Consumers should stop use and contact Costway for a free replacement.
Thousands of high chairs sold nationwide by major retailers are being recalled over serious injury, death and entrapment hazards.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall centers on Costway Convertible High Chairs sold at Walmart and Target stores as well as online at Costway.com.
“The convertible high chairs violate the mandatory safety standard for high chairs because they do not contain a passive restraint system and a child can slip through the opening between the feeding tray and seat and become entrapped or fall, posing a risk of serious injury or death,” the recall warns. Complete article
Nearly 6M coffee makers sold at Walmart, Amazon recalled after dozens of consumer burns 10/29/2026
Millions of coffee makers sold nationwide by major retailers are being recalled after dozens of consumers reported sustaining burns from the appliances breaking apart.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Bodum USA is recalling about 5.9 million French press coffee makers as a glass component on the appliance “can unexpectedly break during use” — posing serious burn risks.
The New York-based importer has received 70 reports of the carafes shattering during use, a defect that has resulted in 48 reported burn injuries to consumers. Complete article
Millions of coffee makers sold nationwide by major retailers are being recalled after dozens of consumers reported sustaining burns from the appliances breaking apart.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Bodum USA is recalling about 5.9 million French press coffee makers as a glass component on the appliance “can unexpectedly break during use” — posing serious burn risks.
The New York-based importer has received 70 reports of the carafes shattering during use, a defect that has resulted in 48 reported burn injuries to consumers. Complete article
Walmart stops selling Millie Moon diapers online amid skin reaction complaints 10/29/2026
If you have a box of Millie Moon diapers sitting at home, you may be wondering what to do with them — and whether you can get your money back.
You're not alone. More than 700 parents have filed complaints with the Consumer Product Safety Commission this year over Millie Moon diapers, with many claiming the products caused skin reactions in their children, including swelling, redness, peeling, bleeding and chemical burns. The company maintains its diapers are safe.
Now, Walmart has halted sales of Millie Moon diapers online. I've been covering this story for months, and I went digging for answers on where families can get refunded. Here's what I found. Complete article
If you have a box of Millie Moon diapers sitting at home, you may be wondering what to do with them — and whether you can get your money back.
You're not alone. More than 700 parents have filed complaints with the Consumer Product Safety Commission this year over Millie Moon diapers, with many claiming the products caused skin reactions in their children, including swelling, redness, peeling, bleeding and chemical burns. The company maintains its diapers are safe.
Now, Walmart has halted sales of Millie Moon diapers online. I've been covering this story for months, and I went digging for answers on where families can get refunded. Here's what I found. Complete article
'Keep your loved ones close': Family remembers woman hit and killed by a car outside Goodyear Ariz. Walmart one year ago 10/23/2026
Dublin man charged with OVI, open container at Urbana Ohio Walmart 10/26/2026
Two Kingston women arrested for shoplifting at Watertown NY Walmart store 10/26/2026
Two Arrested For Shoplifting at Tx. Walmart Self-Checkout 10/25/2026
St. Pete man accused of stealing $1,150 worth of items from Fla. Walmart 10/26/2026
Rodriguez-Ramirez Oct. 2024 Ga. ‘Walmart’ murder case may go to trial in June 10/26/2026
73-year-old Villager escapes prosecution in serial skip scanning at Fla. Walmart 10/27/2026
Wanted in Clarksville Tenn.: Police searching for burglar of Walmart on Fort Campbell Blvd 10/28/2026
Bond reduced for teen accused in shooting death of man near Sumiton Alabama Walmart last June 10/27/2026
Charleston man pleads not guilty in deadly April 2026 WV Walmart shooting, trial date set for 2027 10/26/2026
Adam Sandler spotted at New Hampshire Walmart 10/28/2026
Man in hospital after firing multiple shots in Murphy NC Walmart parking lot, police say 10/31/2026
One man is in the hospital after firing multiple shots in a Walmart parking lot in Murphy, North Carolina.
The incident happened around 2:25pm at the Walmart on Rick Ramsey Street, according to Police Chief Tim Lominac.
Police say the suspect, whose identity is not public at this time, fired multiple shots, striking one car nearby and a Walmart tractor trailer.
The shooter had self-inflicted wounds, and is now in the hospital. Complete article
One man is in the hospital after firing multiple shots in a Walmart parking lot in Murphy, North Carolina.
The incident happened around 2:25pm at the Walmart on Rick Ramsey Street, according to Police Chief Tim Lominac.
Police say the suspect, whose identity is not public at this time, fired multiple shots, striking one car nearby and a Walmart tractor trailer.
The shooter had self-inflicted wounds, and is now in the hospital. Complete article
Converse Tx. police looking for person who allegedly robbed Walmart employee with gun 10/30/2026
CONVERSE, Texas — Converse police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect accused of robbing a Walmart employee with a gun Friday morning.
The robbery happened around 7 a.m., at the Walmart at 8315 FM 78, according to the Converse Police Department.
Police said the suspect entered the store with a firearm and took a money bag containing cash from an employee. The employee was not injured in the incident. Complete article
CONVERSE, Texas — Converse police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect accused of robbing a Walmart employee with a gun Friday morning.
The robbery happened around 7 a.m., at the Walmart at 8315 FM 78, according to the Converse Police Department.
Police said the suspect entered the store with a firearm and took a money bag containing cash from an employee. The employee was not injured in the incident. Complete article
Fire guts HQ of Mississippi police dept. that fatally shot Kohen Wiley, 1, in Walmart parking lot 11/01/2026
A blaze tore Saturday through the HQ of a Mississippi police department that has faced public scrutiny after an officer fatally shot 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in June in what authorities controversially determined was a justified use of force.
The fire broke out at the troubled Senatobia Police Department headquarters — located 40 miles south of Memphis — around 4:30 a.m. and was quickly extinguished.
Despite damage to the building from the blaze, the department said it remains operational without any interruption to police services. Complete article
A blaze tore Saturday through the HQ of a Mississippi police department that has faced public scrutiny after an officer fatally shot 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in June in what authorities controversially determined was a justified use of force.
The fire broke out at the troubled Senatobia Police Department headquarters — located 40 miles south of Memphis — around 4:30 a.m. and was quickly extinguished.
Despite damage to the building from the blaze, the department said it remains operational without any interruption to police services. Complete article
VIDEO: Driver leads Georgia deputies on chase through Ga. Walmart, Lowe’s parking lots 10/3/2026
MORGAN COUNTY, Ga. — A speeding driver put people at risk while trying to get away from deputies in a chase through two busy shopping center parking lots, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office said Dep. Campbell clocked a vehicle traveling 74 miles per hour in a 45-mph zone.
When the deputy tried to pull the driver over, the driver took off.
The vehicle drove through the Walmart and Lowe’s parking lots, endangering drivers, according to deputies. Complete article
MORGAN COUNTY, Ga. — A speeding driver put people at risk while trying to get away from deputies in a chase through two busy shopping center parking lots, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office said Dep. Campbell clocked a vehicle traveling 74 miles per hour in a 45-mph zone.
When the deputy tried to pull the driver over, the driver took off.
The vehicle drove through the Walmart and Lowe’s parking lots, endangering drivers, according to deputies. Complete article
Documents: Woman who trespassed in ex-Walmart CEO’s home thought she was his daughter 10/31/2026
Thomas accused of violating no-contact order related to 2015 case, other charges.
From Google AI:
Gretchen Bon Estelle Thomas, 41, has been arrested in Bentonville, Arkansas, for allegedly violating a no-contact order, stalking, and residential burglary. The charges stem from a long-running fixed delusion in which she believes former Walmart CEO Doug McMillon and his wife are her biological parents.
The Context & Original Incident
• 2015 Incident: Thomas was first arrested in October 2015 after unlawfully entering the McMillon family home. She was charged with misdemeanor harassment and criminal trespassing.
• The Delusion: Court records from her subsequent involuntary commitment petitions revealed that Thomas, whose biological parents are deceased, suffers from a severe psychotic delusion. She firmly believed the McMillons were her parents and, according to a 2023 court petition, believed that they would eventually "go back to their home planet".
• Mental Health Commitment: After being found unfit to stand trial, Thomas spent years under care at the Arkansas State Hospital.
Resolution and Recent Arrest.
Her fitness to stand trial was restored in 2023, leading to a diversion agreement and a 12-month suspended sentence. Under the agreement, she was strictly required to maintain mental health treatment and have absolutely no contact with the family.
Despite these orders, she was taken back into custody by the Bentonville Police Department following a breach of the agreement, leading to the new felony and misdemeanor charges. (Note: Doug McMillon retired from his role as Walmart CEO in January 2026). Complete article
Thomas accused of violating no-contact order related to 2015 case, other charges.
From Google AI:
Gretchen Bon Estelle Thomas, 41, has been arrested in Bentonville, Arkansas, for allegedly violating a no-contact order, stalking, and residential burglary. The charges stem from a long-running fixed delusion in which she believes former Walmart CEO Doug McMillon and his wife are her biological parents.
The Context & Original Incident
• 2015 Incident: Thomas was first arrested in October 2015 after unlawfully entering the McMillon family home. She was charged with misdemeanor harassment and criminal trespassing.
• The Delusion: Court records from her subsequent involuntary commitment petitions revealed that Thomas, whose biological parents are deceased, suffers from a severe psychotic delusion. She firmly believed the McMillons were her parents and, according to a 2023 court petition, believed that they would eventually "go back to their home planet".
• Mental Health Commitment: After being found unfit to stand trial, Thomas spent years under care at the Arkansas State Hospital.
Resolution and Recent Arrest.
Her fitness to stand trial was restored in 2023, leading to a diversion agreement and a 12-month suspended sentence. Under the agreement, she was strictly required to maintain mental health treatment and have absolutely no contact with the family.
Despite these orders, she was taken back into custody by the Bentonville Police Department following a breach of the agreement, leading to the new felony and misdemeanor charges. (Note: Doug McMillon retired from his role as Walmart CEO in January 2026). Complete article
Former Grand Forks Walmart cashier sues, says he was fired a day after asking to bring service dog to work 10/30/2026
Federal lawsuit alleges disability discrimination and retaliation.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A former Walmart cashier in Grand Forks is suing the company, alleging he was fired the day after he asked to bring his psychiatric service dog to work.
Angeles Luna filed the federal lawsuit Friday in U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota against Walmart Inc. The complaint alleges disability discrimination and retaliation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as sex discrimination and a hostile work environment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, based on Luna’s gender identity.
According to the complaint, Walmart hired Luna in June 2025 at the Grand Forks store at 2551 32nd Ave. S. as a stock associate, and he moved to the front-end cashier department that November. The complaint says he never received a warning or any other discipline during more than a year on the job. Complete article
Federal lawsuit alleges disability discrimination and retaliation.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A former Walmart cashier in Grand Forks is suing the company, alleging he was fired the day after he asked to bring his psychiatric service dog to work.
Angeles Luna filed the federal lawsuit Friday in U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota against Walmart Inc. The complaint alleges disability discrimination and retaliation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as sex discrimination and a hostile work environment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, based on Luna’s gender identity.
According to the complaint, Walmart hired Luna in June 2025 at the Grand Forks store at 2551 32nd Ave. S. as a stock associate, and he moved to the front-end cashier department that November. The complaint says he never received a warning or any other discipline during more than a year on the job. Complete article
Toddler snack sold at Costco, Target, Walmart recalled over potentially deadly hazard 10/31/2026
A toddler snack sold by several major retailers was recalled because of a potentially deadly hazard, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
All flavors, quantities and varieties of Once Upon A Farm's Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft Baked-Bars were recalled after the FDA received several reports of toddlers "suffering complete airway obstruction with the inability to breathe after consuming the product," an alert on the agency's website states.
"When chewed, the product reportedly forms a dry, sticky mass that standard choking interventions — including back blows and the Heimlich maneuver — may fail to dislodge," the recall alert states. "Some reported choking incidents have required emergency response intervention and hospital observation." Complete article
A toddler snack sold by several major retailers was recalled because of a potentially deadly hazard, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
All flavors, quantities and varieties of Once Upon A Farm's Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft Baked-Bars were recalled after the FDA received several reports of toddlers "suffering complete airway obstruction with the inability to breathe after consuming the product," an alert on the agency's website states.
"When chewed, the product reportedly forms a dry, sticky mass that standard choking interventions — including back blows and the Heimlich maneuver — may fail to dislodge," the recall alert states. "Some reported choking incidents have required emergency response intervention and hospital observation." Complete article
Mississippi delivery driver arrested after electronics vanish from Walmart 10/29/2026
Jacksonville NC police seek public help to identify person in Walmart larceny probe 10/29/2026
Suspect Faces Felony Charges in Alleged $111.87 Arkansas Walmart Theft 10/29/2026
Collinsville Ill. Walmart employee who repeatedly stabbed coworker in July 2025 sentenced to 25 years in prison 10/28/2026 The coworker survived the attack, but she required multiple surgeries and sutures for internal injuries and lacerations.
Carlsbad Mother, Girlfriend Charged in Teen NM Walmart Theft Case 10/30/2026
DO YOU KNOW ME? Kinston NC police searching for Walmart theft suspect 10/30/2026
Does Best Buy price match Amazon, Target and Walmart? 10/29/2026
Charlotte County Fla. deputies help family find hotel room after found under tarp at Walmart 10/29/2026
El Paso Matters challenges secrecy over Tx. Walmart shooting investigation records 10/30/2026
North Little Rock Arkansas Walmart evacuated due to gas leak 10/30/2026
Repeat sex offender arrested again, accused of flashing at Royal Palm Beach Fla. Walmart 10/31/2026
New details emerge in fatal police shooting at Staunton Va. Walmart in Sept. 2026 10/30/2026
Walmart Just Closed 3 Stores. The Real Story Isn’t a Retail Retreat 11/01/2026 Walmart may be the largest retailer in the U.S., but this year, it closed three stores in Canada.
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