When Michael’s son used his Christmas money to buy a copy of Madden 09 from Walmart, he thought he was buying a copy of Madden 09, not a blank disc that said “Redneck Sh*t.”
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By 1.23.09
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Remember that Walmart in Wisconsin that made almost 50 people ill? They are still sick, and the FBI doesn’t know why. [JSOnline] (Thanks, Nick !)
By 1.23.09
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Remember the father and son team who cut in line at Walmart, then threatened an off-duty police officer with bodily harm, then were arrested? They’ve been charged with battery, and the off-duty cop has been cleared. A police investigator said, “The [Walmart] video supports [Officer] Kirby’s version of what happened.” [Indy Star] (Thanks to David!)
Hey Look, It's Contact Info For Walmart's CEO
By 1.20.09
A very nice anonymous reader just sent us contact info for Michael Duke, the new CEO of Walmart (as of February 1st, 2009). Please use it wisely.
Two Wisconsin Walmarts Evacuated Due To Mysterious Odors, FBI Investigates
By 1.16.09
The FBI is investigating an incident in which a mysterious chemical was released in a Wisconsin Walmart sending 47 people to the hospital — and is not investigating a Walmart in the same county that had to be evacuated the next day due to an odoriferous sewer problem. What an odd coincidence.
Father & Son Cut In Line At Walmart, Go To Jail
By 1.13.09
When 26-year-old Edward Pluhar Jr. decided to walk past the people waiting in line at Walmart’s customer service desk over the weekend, he probably didn’t expect one of the men he dissed to confront him over it. What he and his father really didn’t expect, however, was for the guy to be an off-duty police officer who doesn’t appreciate being threatened.
Walmart CEO Thinks Consumers Have Finally Learned That Debt Is Bad
By 1.12.09
Retailers are hoping that the credit crunch ends and consumers will start spending like crazy again — but Walmart’s CEO Lee Scott doesn’t think that’s going to happen.
Police Officer Shoves Walmart Receipt Checker To The Ground, Won't Be Charged
By 1.9.09
Apparently even more annoyed with receipt checking than we are, a Tennessee police officer shoved a 71-year-old Walmart employee to the ground after the employee tried to check his receipt, then pushed a customer through a glass door. That’s a bit much.
Do Not Think About Walmart's Milk Pricing Scheme Or Risk Brain Injury
By 1.9.09
Reader Anthony wanted to purchase milk, so he went to Walmart. When he got there, he stood in front of the milk refrigerator for 5 minutes trying to understand Walmart’s milk pricing scheme. Attempt this at your own peril.
No Store Was Spared The Holiday Bloodbath, Not Even Walmart
By 1.8.09
Walmart missed its same store sales estimates (considered the most important barometer for the health of a retail operation) for December — leaving analysts “shocked and disappointed.”
Christmas Is Over, Virginia.
By 12.26.08
And here’s the proof: December 26th, and Valentine’s Day is already ‘Just Around The Corner!’ At this rate, I’ll be shopping for a Halloween costume mid-April.
Walmart: Your Generous Holiday Gesture Is Blocking Foot Traffic In Our Vestibule
By 12.23.08
Barry Goldberg decided that this was the season for giving — so he spent $1300 on $10 Walmart gift cards and stood in front of the store handing them out. Until Walmart stopped him.
$99 Walmart iPhone Actually Normal-Priced
By 12.23.08
We are so late to telling you this but felt obligated anyway: The $99 Walmart iPhone rumor is just that. That’s too bad, it would’ve been really funny. [Engadget]
Walmart iPhone Poster Spotted In The Wild
By 12.18.08
Consumerist Flickr pool member shakerdesigns spotted this poster for the iPhone at his local Walmart. A recent leaked memo said that Walmart would begin selling the iPhone on Dec. 28th.
Shoppers Cracked Jokes As Trampled Walmart Worker Died
By 12.8.08
The Seattle Times has a disturbing story the describes the scene at the Valley Stream, NY Walmart, where worker Jdimytai Damour died of asphyxiation. Shoppers were apparently cracking jokes and making fun of him as paramedics struggled to save his life.
By 12.8.08
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Walmart will sell iPhones by the end of December, says Bloomberg. According to an unnamed Walmart employee, the phone will cost the same as it does at AT&T stores, though there is also some speculation that a forthcoming 4GB model might retail for as low as $99. Try not to freak out. [Bloomberg]
Jdimytai Damour, RIP
By 12.4.08
Artist Jeremy Scheuch made this digital image of Jdimytai Damour, the Walmart worker who was trampled to death by a crowd of Black Friday shoppers after they broke down the front doors and stormed in.
Neighborhoods Propose Printing Their Own Currency To Encourage Local Shopping
By 12.4.08
Two neighborhoods in Milwaukee are considering printing their own currency, which could be bought with U.S. dollars, but would be only accepted at local businesses, in order to encourage people to shop at home instead of Walmart.
