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Study: New Walmarts bring low prices, higher obesity

Study: New Walmarts bring low prices, higher obesity

An interesting study to be published in the March issue of the Journal of Urban Economics says that over a ten year period, it seems the introduction of a local Walmart Supercenter leads to measurable weight gain ... continue
Walmart to carry iPad beginning October 15th, with straight up Apple pricing

Walmart to carry iPad beginning October 15th, with straight up Apple pricing

Retail giant Walmart is joining Best Buy and Target in carrying Apple's popular iPad tablet, but don't expect a price break to $497 for lower end models- the retailer will be sell the devices at standard Apple ... continue
Walmart investing heavily on solar powered rooftops

Walmart investing heavily on solar powered rooftops

We don't often think of huge companies like Walmart as being the most green of companies, unless you think greenbacks when you hear the word green, but the fact is t hat Walmart has been working hard ... continue
Walmart recalling chicken nuggets, bits of plastic to blame

Walmart recalling chicken nuggets, bits of plastic to blame

Walmart is recalling over 90,000 lbs of a popular variety of frozen chicken nuggets that were produced on June 9th after reports surfaced that the nuggets contained "small bits of blue plastic." Purdue Farms in Perry, Georgia initiated ... continue
Couple arrested for trying to sell baby outside Walmart for $25

Couple arrested for trying to sell baby outside Walmart for $25

Police have arrested a couple in Salinas, California after the pair allegedly tried to sell their six-month-old baby outside a Walmart for $25. The couple, 20-year-old Samantha Tomasini and 38-year-old Patrick Fousek, are said to have approached two ... continue
Walmart Wants iPad By The End Of 2010

Walmart Wants iPad By The End Of 2010

Walmart carries the iPhone and has had a fairly successful run at selling the popular Smartphone, so it would make sense that the company is now looking to capitalize on the success of the companies iPad devices, ... continue
Walmart giving used games market a second chance

Walmart giving used games market a second chance

Because the second-hand videogames market is basically paved with gold, Walmart has decided to give selling used games another shot. Walmart backed out of selling second-hand games earlier this year, but has been tempted back, as I ... continue
Okay, who was racist over the intercom at Walmart?

Okay, who was racist over the intercom at Walmart?

A New Jersey Wal-Mart is seeking the culprit or culprits behind an embarrassing racist prank at a New Jersey store. Shortly before 7PM, shoppers say an announcement over the intercom at a Washington Township store offended shoppers and ... continue
Walmart Announces Definitive Plans To Buy Vudu

Walmart Announces Definitive Plans To Buy Vudu

It's official, in the next several weeks Wal-Mart will become the proud owner of Vudu, a multimedia delivery company that will provide Wal-Mart with a leg up on much of their competition in terms of digital distribution ... continue
Wal-Mart’s buying Vudu

Wal-Mart’s buying Vudu

Wal-Mart is branching out into the realm of streaming content with the acquisition of online movie service Vudu. Parties involved been tight lipped, but both sides started to disclose the existence of the deal to movie studios and ... continue
Walmart and Best Buy no longer want your used games

Walmart and Best Buy no longer want your used games

Sorry, NBA 2K3: there's no longer a home for you at Walmart or Best Buy. Both retailers entered the lucrative used videogames market last May. Less than eight months on, both are now quitting the business, having ... continue
[VIDEO] Walmart’s new commercial brings the lulz

[VIDEO] Walmart’s new commercial brings the lulz

This laugh-out-loud commercial for Walmart aired during last night's Colts/Jets and Saints/Vikings games. It's made of clowns, unicorns and win, and you can enjoy it here: continue
People of Walmart remixed

People of Walmart remixed

One of the most memorable blog success stories of 2009 was the wildly popular People of Walmart site. Merely cataloging the strange and terrifying fashion choices made by everyday Walmart shoppers, the site went viral in late summer ... continue
Buy a Wii at Walmart, get $50 back

Buy a Wii at Walmart, get $50 back

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have been and gone, but Walmart is still bringing the bargains. Between December 5 and 12, the company is giving away a free $50 Walmart gift card to anybody who buys a ... continue
Black Friday: Wal-Mart carrying awesome game console deals

Black Friday: Wal-Mart carrying awesome game console deals

If you're a gamer, you're spoiled for choice when it comes to Black Friday bargain hunting, with neat deals at Sears and GameStop, and some okay deals at Toys 'R' Us. If you're a gamer looking to pick ... continue
MI Walmart security guard forced into car, peed on by alleged shoplifters

MI Walmart security guard forced into car, peed on by alleged shoplifters

How many times have you wanted to pee on those horrible people that expect you to queue to leave Walmart after dropping $200 on pet food and socks because they want to make sure you're not shoplifting ... continue
Book publishers, book sellers face being WalMarted to death

Book publishers, book sellers face being WalMarted to death

If there is one thing you can say about the Web it is that it is responsible for the disruption of more businesses than just about any recession. We hear daily about the newspaper industry facing annihilation, the ... continue
WalMart Takes On Geek Squad With New Technical Support Teams

WalMart Takes On Geek Squad With New Technical Support Teams

WalMart has announced that they will be offering technical support teams in their U.S. locations before the end of October, a move that puts them in direct competition with Best Buy's Geek Squad support teams. Under the tech ... continue
Palm Pre Now Only $79.99, But Only At WalMart

Palm Pre Now Only $79.99, But Only At WalMart

We thought the $99.99 price tag on the Palm Pre at Amazon was a great deal, until we got a look at the newest WalMart offering, $79.99 with a two year contact and mail in rebate. continue
Man slaps a stranger’s screaming baby in Wal-Mart

Man slaps a stranger’s screaming baby in Wal-Mart

Anyone who's had to shop at Wal-Mart knows that a cacophony of screeching babies is part of the tapestry of America's most gigantic retailer. A South Carolina man decided he wasn't going to stand by quietly and allow ... continue
‘People of Walmart’ blog holds up mirror to middle America

‘People of Walmart’ blog holds up mirror to middle America

Initially conceived as somewhat of an inside joke between (genuinely Wal-Mart loving) friends, the blog "People of Wal-Mart" has become a viral sensation. People of Wal-Mart is a photo blog devoted to America's mightiest retailer, a compendium of ... continue
WalMart DVD Players Recalled, May Burst Into Flames. 1.5 Million Units Involved

WalMart DVD Players Recalled, May Burst Into Flames. 1.5 Million Units Involved

WalMart, Inc. has recalled 1.5 million "value" DVD players they've sold. The players according to WalMart may burst into flames due to an overheating issue. At the time of this article 12 customers had complained to the ... continue