Walmart remodel heald way

[Babubhat]

Aisles now go full length of store. No middle cut through. Also feels narrower. New checkout self serve, new pos terminal, but no tap to pay which is nuts. It would save ten seconds per transaction.

Guess they need to squeeze more product in the store. Meh

[justjim]

Change takes time to adjust and unfortunately not everything changes for the better. From my perspective this neighborhood WalMart store was doing quite well before remodel and that success will continue afterwards.

[fishon]

The new self checkout terminals are great. Lots less need for an associate’s help.

[chrisinva]

Unless I was doing it wrong, there's not enough space to easily & efficiently place my recyclable tote bags on the counter for stuffing my groceries in. Has anyone else experienced this? I placed my tote bags right next to the multiple plastic bags; space was too narrow & I couldn't place as much into the bags as I wanted to. )

[chrisinva]

Also - don't like the lack of a center aisle that previously allowed you to cut to the chase & get to prescriptions, paper products, toothpaste, etc. Without the center aisle, I must go up & down their aisles & see products I have no interest in (but that might catch my eye & therefore select). As I've said to my husband many times - I want to know who was in the Focus Group that thought THIS was a good idea!

[chrisinva]

But I do like the extra self-checkout lanes.

[Tvflguy]

Also - don't like the lack of a center aisle that previously allowed you to cut to the chase & get to prescriptions, paper products, toothpaste, etc. Without the center aisle, I must go up & down their aisles & see products I have no interest in (but that might catch my eye & therefore select). As I've said to my husband many times - I want to know who was in the Focus Group that thought THIS was a good idea!

HAS to be a result of Marketing. The more a customer needs to walk thru a store, the more they may see items and BUY. All about $$$$$$.

[Michael G.]

The new self checkout terminals are great. Lots less need for an associate’s help.

And more theft then usual which happen Saturday night when we were there.

Many self-checkout lanes closed while customers stood by and waited in long lines.

According to one clerk, they don't have people to man the cameras to keep an eye out for
unscanned items.
She also said so many people are quitting Walmart and going other places with higher pay.

Just passing along what we heard.

[justjim]

HAS to be a result of Marketing. The more a customer needs to walk thru a store, the more they may see items and BUY. All about $$$$$$.

Dollars is the priority for sure.

[Michael G.]

Dollars is the priority for sure.

Especially when shopping for overpriced food to eat..........:1rotfl:

[Tvflguy]

Especially when shopping for overpriced food to eat..........:1rotfl:

Well Walmart is a whole lot less expensive than Publix…

[Djean1981]

Also - don't like the lack of a center aisle that previously allowed you to cut to the chase & get to prescriptions, paper products, toothpaste, etc. Without the center aisle, I must go up & down their aisles & see products I have no interest in (but that might catch my eye & therefore select). As I've said to my husband many times - I want to know who was in the Focus Group that thought THIS was a good idea!
So.. they force you to take longer in the store - so, you buy more products. ;)

[village dreamer]

maybe its for the pick and pack people, shopping for you.

[Michael G.]

Well Walmart is a whole lot less expensive than Publix…

You got that right. :agree:

My neighbor's wife loves Publix because she likes getting the "fluff" treatment.
Well, I'd like to tell her she has more money than brains.

[Buckeyephan]

I haven’t been to that Walmart for months. Not enough parking. After driving up and down the lanes with no open slots, I give up and go to Publix.

[JSR22]

You got that right. :agree:

My neighbor's wife loves Publix because she likes getting the "fluff" treatment.
Well, I'd like to tell her she has more money than brains.

I shop at Publix because of their quality and variety. BOGO's every week help lower the cost.

[Tvflguy]

I haven’t been to that Walmart for months. Not enough parking. After driving up and down the lanes with no open slots, I give up and go to Publix.

It’s in a great location with Good/price gasoline. Very popular which means they are doing a lot of things right. Can’t blame WM for trying to squeeze more revenue. We are lucky they are there. Personally we go there a couple times per week along with Aldis and Winn Dixie. Again, lucky. Never incented to shop at Publix. But for those who do, great.

[Woodbear]

It’s in a great location with Good/price gasoline. Very popular which means they are doing a lot of things right. Can’t blame WM for trying to squeeze more revenue. We are lucky they are there. Personally we go there a couple times per week along with Aldis and Winn Dixie. Again, lucky. Never incented to shop at Publix. But for those who do, great.

Would love an Aldi or Winn Dixie south of 44!!

[Chi-Town]

Have only been to the Walmart on 466 since moving here. A much better experience than I thought it would be.

[3105boy]

No need for tap to pay if you have the Walmart app. Two clicks and you are done. It also saves you 3cents a gallon at the pump.

[mkjelenbaas]

Aisles now go full length of store. No middle cut through. Also feels narrower. New checkout self serve, new pos terminal, but no tap to pay which is nuts. It would save ten seconds per transaction.

Guess they need to squeeze more product in the store. Meh
No tap to pay! How can that be? I don’t know how I will live without it!!!!

[Tvflguy]

Would love an Aldi or Winn Dixie south of 44!!

Hopefully for our Southern folks hang in there. We bought our new TV home 8 years ago. Between Morse & BV by Pinellas Place. At that time there was talk about the “Buildout” and the family would not build south of 44.

Well we all know what happened. We are now smack in the middle of TVland. Back in 2014 there was not much here either, but then Commercial/Shopping exploded. Yay.

Hang in there…

[G.R.I.T.S.]

I wouldn’t know what to do with those extra seconds saved at checkout.😂

[retiredguy123]

I thought it would be a good idea to buy my roasted chickens at Walmart instead of Publix and save about 4 dollars. But, then I found out that half the time I went to Walmart, they didn't have any chickens. So, now I go to Publix and pay the extra 4 dollars.

[Jacob85]

I liked it better the old way! I guess they want to make more money. More self checkouts so I suspect they did not attempt to find out what the population of people here would want!

[Rodneysblue]

They need to hand out a map of the new store layout.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

HAS to be a result of Marketing. The more a customer needs to walk thru a store, the more they may see items and BUY. All about $$$$$$.

Isn't that why businesses exist?

[DAVES]

I thought it would be a good idea to buy my roasted chickens at Walmart instead of Publix and save about 4 dollars. But, then I found out that half the time I went to Walmart, they didn't have any chickens. So, now I go to Publix and pay the extra 4 dollars.

Chickens are a very automated business. The farmer knows how much food-expense-there is for each size chicken. My point, the chickens at Walmart and Winn-Dixie are smaller than the ones sold at Publix.

[Holpat39]

Wal-Mart on 441 in Summerfield changed their layout and it is more difficult to find what you are looking for. Moved items from front of store to back of store. Will take time to get used to.

[Topspinmo]

HAS to be a result of Marketing. The more a customer needs to walk thru a store, the more they may see items and BUY. All about $$$$$$.

I noticed over years Walmart changes stuff around about every year so you can’t find stuff:cryin2:

[Stu from NYC]

Always thought the store was too small and most of the stuff we buy they did not have.

[frose]

if I wanted a cashier job, I would get one.. bring back the cashier, they didn't drop the prices for self check out.

[EdFNJ]

Well Walmart is a whole lot less expensive than Publix…
Very true but it seems half the time they are out of what we go there for so we end up at both places anyway. Saving 30% off of nothing is no bargain! :D

I thought it would be a good idea to buy my roasted chickens at Walmart instead of Publix and save about 4 dollars. But, then I found out that half the time I went to Walmart, they didn't have any chickens. So, now I go to Publix and pay the extra 4 dollars. Yep, what he said ^^^^^^^^^^ It's no bargain if you can't get it.

[EdFNJ]

No need for tap to pay if you have the Walmart app. Two clicks and you are done. It also saves you 3cents a gallon at the pump. You still have to wait for a self-checkout register to scan your phone app. Plus I thought that's only if you pay the $12.99/mo or $99/yr. WallyZonPrime FEE. It tried it a couple days ago and it wasn't available unless I pay the monthly fee. It's sort-of free at SAMS but unless I'm doing something wrong it doesn't work at Walmart without "joining." Hopefully I'm wrong.

[coffeebean]

I wouldn’t know what to do with those extra seconds saved at checkout.😂

I don't think it has anything to do with saving time. Tap to pay is a way to not touch your card to any surface. Just hover and it registers. I really like that feature.

[DaleDivine]

Wal-Mart on 441 in Summerfield changed their layout and it is more difficult to find what you are looking for. Moved items from front of store to back of store. Will take time to get used to.

Same way at the Leesburg store...
:(:(

[DaleDivine]

Chickens are a very automated business. The farmer knows how much food-expense-there is for each size chicken. My point, the chickens at Walmart and Winn-Dixie are smaller than the ones sold at Publix.

If you want larger chickens go to Sam's Club.
:mmmm::mmmm:

[Stu from NYC]

If you want larger chickens go to Sam's Club.
:mmmm::mmmm:

Very true.Costs less and a much larger bird

[Kenklaw]

You got that right. :agree:

My neighbor's wife loves Publix because she likes getting the "fluff" treatment.
Well, I'd like to tell her she has more money than brains.
Fine if you don’t have any qualms about supporting the CCP. Just sayin that’s abig part of todays problems

[Topspinmo]

You still have to wait for a self-checkout register to scan your phone app. Plus I thought that's only if you pay the $12.99/mo or $99/yr. WallyZonPrime FEE. It tried it a couple days ago and it wasn't available unless I pay the monthly fee. It's sort-of free at SAMS but unless I'm doing something wrong it doesn't work at Walmart without "joining." Hopefully I'm wrong.

I just still cash in the self checks.

[Topspinmo]

If you want larger chickens go to Sam's Club.
:mmmm::mmmm:


I never shop where I have to pay just to get in the door. :D

[Stu from NYC]

I never shop where I have to pay just to get in the door. :D

If they did not charge membership fee they would add something to the cost of the product to cover costs.

We find we are way dollar wise ahead joining the big box clubs.

[coffeebean]

I never shop where I have to pay just to get in the door. :D

The savings outweigh the cost of membership. When I smoked cigarettes, my Costco membership was paid for within the first couple of months each year. That was a no brainer to have a membership.

[PugMom]

It’s in a great location with Good/price gasoline. Very popular which means they are doing a lot of things right. Can’t blame WM for trying to squeeze more revenue. We are lucky they are there. Personally we go there a couple times per week along with Aldis and Winn Dixie. Again, lucky. Never incented to shop at Publix. But for those who do, great.

good point. i wouldn't mind having a full-store closer to us, south of 44. one can dream, lol

[Babubhat]

Right now, no cashiers, half of terminals cash only which is bizarre . terrible lines. Shelves poorly stocked. They need to move faster

[RedChariot]

I shop at Publix because of their quality and variety. BOGO's every week help lower the cost.

Quality that I like is at Publix. The off brands, awful deli, poor bakery, bring us back to Public each time we try Walmart. Is Publix too expensive? You bet. Their bakery for a super market is excellent. Baked breads are right up there with any bakery here in Central Florida. They make the BEST deli subs. We would not touch a Wal-Mart sub! Love BOGOs. To make you Wal-Mart lovers twitch even more, we even use Instacart to deliver. Life is good.

[Michael G.]

Quality that I like is at Publix. The off brands, awful deli, poor bakery, bring us back to Public each time we try Walmart. Is Publix too expensive? You bet. Their bakery for a super market is excellent. Baked breads are right up there with any bakery here in Central Florida. They make the BEST deli subs. We would not touch a Wal-Mart sub! Love BOGOs. To make you Wal-Mart lovers twitch even more, we even use Instacart to deliver. Life is good.

Your not convincing me, Publix is still overpriced especially when you can take 12 items at Publix
and buy the same dam 12 items at Walmart for $10.00 - $12.00 less, just don't make sense.

OH, and I don't have to buy two to get the other half price at Walmart, because I DON'T WHAT TWO!!!

[JSR22]

Your not convincing me, Publix is still overpriced especially when you can take 12 items at Publix
and buy the same dam 12 items at Walmart for $10.00 - $12.00 less, just don't make sense.

OH, and I don't have to buy two to get the other half price at Walmart, because I DON'T WHAT TWO!!!

A whole lot of people prefer Publix. There are 3 Walmart in TV and more then 10 Publix. Publix is very successful in TV.
I like the BOGOS if I do not need the 2nd item I donate it to a Food Pantry.

[ThirdOfFive]

It will be an adjustment, no doubt about that.

On the plus side, the self-checkout arrangement is much better than how it used to be. Those checkout corrals with the lines snaking up to them were frustrating. Went there yesterday and the self-checkout seemed to move MUCH faster.

On the minus side...narrow aisles. Over in Hardware (if you can call it that--the section is labeled "hardware" but the first four rows were toys) the aisles are so narrow that if two carts meet the only way through is for the cart-pushers to hug their side of the aisle as close to the items for sale as possible, and Wal-Mart shoppers are not exactly known for being polite and considerate of others. You can turn a cart around--just barely--to get back out but if there are people behind you it gets tricky. I've found the best way to shop at Wal-Mart is to go to the area where your item(s) are located, park your cart in a major aisle between and tight up against the display racks the have in those spots, and just walk to get your stuff. Much easier and quicker.

This I suppose will get better with time--but a lot of the associates STILL don't know where items are located. They may have a general idea but don't expect them to walk you to the item as some of them used to do. Still not knowing where a lot of the items are located I asked two associates where they might be located. One, a young lady stocking shelves, was very helpful, taking me to the area and then helping to locate the item. The other, when I asked her where I might find signs, said "hardware". When I asked if she could be more specific she just said "hardware--over there", and pointed in the general direction. I replied that I knew where hardware was but I was looking for something a bit more specific such as an aisle number. She just replied "I don't know--hardware!" and looked irritated. So much for that.

But, it is Wal-Mart. It is what it is. There are stores with much better service but you're going to pay for it.

[Lovey2]

Exactly what I said to my hubs! It's a ploy to get you to SEE more. Also, when the other stores (Publix, etc) change up their aisles periodically...all a marketing ploy. People get used to going where the products they want are. If they change the aisles up, you have to look more and potentially buy more.

[EdFNJ]

Right now, no cashiers, half of terminals cash only which is bizarre . terrible lines. Shelves poorly stocked. They need to move faster Interesting ... we were there around 4:30 yesterday (Tues) and it was total opposite. All the self-checkout machines were opened (except half only took CASH and weren't clearly marked) and the place was virtually empty of people. No lines and 2 "real" cashiers. They are trying to keep inventory low (must be all in the side parking lot that is closed off in trailers) so they can move fixtures around.

Sign outside says SEPTEMBER 23rd Grand Reopening so it will be a while before it's "normal" whatever that is.

[EdFNJ]

A whole lot of people prefer Publix. There are 3 Walmart in TV and more then 10 Publix. Publix is very successful in TV.
I like the BOGOS if I do not need the 2nd item I donate it to a Food Pantry. They often jack up the price for a "BOGO." Have seen it numerous times on specific items we look for the sales they often have. Bai drinks are one example. They were usually 3 for $5, then went to $1,99 "on sale (forever until then next BOGO jump to $2.59) then for BOGO WEEK they are $2.59 then after that back to $1.99 for a short period before bouncing back to $2.59. Usually when you see the price go up you know a BOGO or "sale" is coming in the upcoming ad. They have also done it on specific frozen foods and certain ice cream. Winn-Dixie does it as well. We are always waiting for certain items which almost always go BOGO every few weeks over the years and the game is pretty obvious. Stil a "sale" but rarely BOGO FREE.

[trichard]

If you don’t like it shop someplace else.

[B-flat]

We shop Walmart regularly. We do go to Publix for their great sandwiches and pastry products. Occasionally they have a BOGO on an item we use. Actually better than Publix or Walmart is "Market Basket" located in New England. One recently opened in the New England town we live in during the summer. They have great prices and the quality of Publix bakery. The only gotcha is we have so many good local bakeries there's no need to purchase Market Basket bakery item.

[EdFNJ]

A whole lot of people prefer Publix. There are 3 Walmart in TV and more then 10 Publix. Publix is very successful in TV.
I like the BOGOS if I do not need the 2nd item I donate it to a Food Pantry.
Publix is "very successful" in TV because they are virtually everywhere. That's like saying "golf courses are successful in TV and a whole lot of people prefer them."

Don't get me wrong, I far prefer Publix over anything else here but their success here can easily be attributed to the sheer amount of them. I don't consider Winn-Dixie a real option and it seems here in Florida unlike up north there isn't a lot of major competition.

[EdFNJ]

If you don’t like it shop someplace else. LOL Brilliant response! Surprised you didn't say "if you don't like it move." That's the usual comeback line around here. :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Timothyimitchell]

Your not convincing me, Publix is still overpriced especially when you can take 12 items at Publix
and buy the same dam 12 items at Walmart for $10.00 - $12.00 less, just don't make sense.

OH, and I don't have to buy two to get the other half price at Walmart, because I DON'T WHAT TWO!!!

I'm all for saving a buck but that Wal Mart is rough man.

[Timothyimitchell]

They often jack up the price for a "BOGO." Have seen it numerous times on specific items we look for the sales they often have. Bai drinks are one example. They were usually 3 for $5, then went to $1,99 "on sale (forever until then next BOGO jump to $2.59) then for BOGO WEEK they are $2.59 then after that back to $1.99 for a short period before bouncing back to $2.59. Usually when you see the price go up you know a BOGO or "sale" is coming in the upcoming ad. They have also done it on specific frozen foods and certain ice cream. Winn-Dixie does it as well. We are always waiting for certain items which almost always go BOGO every few weeks over the years and the game is pretty obvious. Stil a "sale" but rarely BOGO FREE.

Agreed, but, I'm not sure that it matters if I spend 33 buck on my groceries or 25 buck. Nope, it doesnt. The shopping visit is so much better at Publix.

[Carol@TV]

I don't care for using the self-check when I have a huge cart full of groceries, so I recently started ordering online and then picking up the groceries. It is working pretty well for me.

[EdFNJ]

Agreed, but, I'm not sure that it matters if I spend 33 buck on my groceries or 25 buck. Nope, it doesnt. The shopping visit is so much better at Publix. 100% true which is why we shop there 95% of the time except for specific items which are DOLLARS cheaper at WallyMart. .... but the response was to someone who thought they were getting "one for free." "Free" and "cheaper" are 2 different things. "Buy one Get One Free" is a great advertising gimmick.

[Babubhat]

If you don’t like it shop someplace else.

Love the ignore list

[Papa_lecki]

Publix is "very successful" in TV because they are virtually everywhere. That's like saying "golf courses are successful in TV and a whole lot of people prefer them."

Don't get me wrong, I far prefer Publix over anything else here but their success here can easily be attributed to the sheer amount of them. I don't consider Winn-Dixie a real option and it seems here in Florida unlike up north there isn't a lot of major competition.

Do you think Publix would build 10 stores if they didn’t think they would make money?

There’s a reason there are only 2 Walmarts……Walmart doesn’t think the market is there for 10 Walmarts.

[Stu from NYC]

Do you think Publix would build 10 stores if they didn’t think they would make money?

There’s a reason there are only 2 Walmarts……Walmart doesn’t think the market is there for 10 Walmarts.

Actually there are more than 2 I believe including the one in Lake Cty and like the super walmarts.

[Tvflguy]

Every few weeks I go to Winn Dixie to get a few things including their store brand diet root beer called “Chex”. The name brand root beers are outrageously high $$$ now and Chex is almost as good. Good enough to save $$$

Well today WD had my Chex “on sale”. Buy 2 get 1 free. OK. The regular price is 3 12 packs for $10. Today each was 5.99. So the deal is buy 2 for $12 get one free. I would not bend over for that. Please. I’ll drink what I have at home and check prices in a week or so.

[DaveK]

I noticed over years Walmart changes stuff around about every year so you can’t find stuff:cryin2:

It seems to me that they change the location of stuff about monthly or even more often, maybe weekly. But then I was in a Home Depot and had to ask an employee where something was and he complained that HD moves stuff around with some regularity. Anything to keep the buyer in the store longer looking at the shelves. That's why I do online shopping often.

[EdFNJ]

Do you think Publix would build 10 stores if they didn’t think they would make money?. Huh? What? Of course that's true. The point was they CAN'T HELP being successful HERE (which was the comment I replied to) seeing as they are just about on every corner and most convenient and most folks prefer to shop closer to home rather than (for some) a 15-20 mile RT to Walmart or Target neither of which are truly a supermarket despite what they call themselves. That plus they can afford to pay the Morse Vigorish. There's Winn-Dixie but I consider them here more of an overpriced 7-11/WAWA with much less of a selection than Publix (they recently restructured and removed a lot of departments). The only time I see W.D. busy HERE is when they only have 1 or 2 cashiers and the lines become long because they have no help (and no self-checkout registers at LSL store) . Even stranger is their logo says they are "the beef people" and don't even carry prime beef around here.

[Aloha1]

We are talking about the Walmart MARKET on Heald Way not the other Walmarts.

[asianthree]

So finally went to newly remodeled Walmart market ( we call it baby Walmart). Space between shelves seem the same, so when one leaves their cart to stand in front of display its hard to get past them.

I found English muffins in four different areas, :clap2: guessing the suppliers who lost end cap display is getting more exposure. The expansion of self checkout is definitely an improvement, as far as tap and pay, I never go out of the house with just my watch to pay, so not a big deal to just use a credit card.

[jebartle]

Love Walmart pickup. Purchase $35, really easy, no fee (won't take tip, not allowed), pop trunk, and off you go. If out of stock, they up grade product for same price. Give "goody bags" frequently. No brainer for me. Added bonus, when purchasing on line, not tempted to buy what you don't need.

[ThirdOfFive]

So finally went to newly remodeled Walmart market ( we call it baby Walmart). Space between shelves seem the same, so when one leaves their cart to stand in front of display its hard to get past them.

I found English muffins in four different areas, :clap2: guessing the suppliers who lost end cap display is getting more exposure. The expansion of self checkout is definitely an improvement, as far as tap and pay, I never go out of the house with just my watch to pay, so not a big deal to just use a credit card.
Not sure of the reference...The Wal-Mart on 441 a couple of blocks from Aldi?

Not sure what that "remodel" (more like rearrangement) was intended to accomplish. But what it DID do is to totally snarl shopper and cart traffic. The cat food aisle for example: now way in the back of the store in an aisle so narrow that two carts cannot meet in it. One has to turn around and go back. I've taken to parking my cart in an open area (usually between aisle displays), then go and get my item(s) and carrying them back to the cart.

Prices aren't always the cheapest around either. Our coffee grinder lunched itself after several years of service and we stopped by Wal-Mart for a new one. They had exactly ONE brand, selling for $45. No deal. I found one on Amazon the same day (Krups) for half the price plus prime one-day delivery.

Every time I go to that particular Wal-Mart I get irritated. But I keep going back, and despite what I see as off-the-wall merchandise arrangements and limited choices the place is always full.

[asianthree]

Not sure of the reference...The Wal-Mart on 441 a couple of blocks from Aldi?

Not sure what that "remodel" (more like rearrangement) was intended to accomplish. But what it DID do is to totally snarl shopper and cart traffic. The cat food aisle for example: now way in the back of the store in an aisle so narrow that two carts cannot meet in it. One has to turn around and go back. I've taken to parking my cart in an open area (usually between aisle displays), then go and get my item(s) and carrying them back to the cart.

Prices aren't always the cheapest around either. Our coffee grinder lunched itself after several years of service and we stopped by Wal-Mart for a new one. They had exactly ONE brand, selling for $45. No deal. I found one on Amazon the same day (Krups) for half the price plus prime one-day delivery.

Every time I go to that particular Wal-Mart I get irritated. But I keep going back, and despite what I see as off-the-wall merchandise arrangements and limited choices the place is always full.

Topic of this thread is Walmart Remodel on herald way

I shop there for 2 items, Indian River OJ, and grapefruit juice. I didn’t think this Walmart carried small appliances, you may be on the wrong thread. This is about the Walmart market, and the remodel of the aisles, with the removal of the center aisle, the addition of more self checkout.

[Aloha1]

Topic of this thread is Walmart Remodel on herald way

I shop there for 2 items, Indian River OJ, and grapefruit juice. I didn’t think this Walmart carried small appliances, you may be on the wrong thread. This is about the Walmart market, and the remodel of the aisles, with the removal of the center aisle, the addition of more self checkout.

I already tried to get this thread back on topic but nobody is paying attention. Instead it's turned into a generic Walmart verse Publix thread. Go figure.

[Stu from NYC]

I already tried to get this thread back on topic but nobody is paying attention. Instead it's turned into a generic Walmart verse Publix thread. Go figure.

Welcome to totv:sing:

[Aloha1]

Welcome to totv:sing:

Oh, I know. Been there, seen that.

[kkingston57]

More reasons why to not go to Walmart. 1st time I was in one of their stores, felt like I was at an auditon for a Jerry Springer show. Worst check out counters/system in any store.

[asianthree]

I already tried to get this thread back on topic but nobody is paying attention. Instead it's turned into a generic Walmart verse Publix thread. Go figure.

Totally agree, rates right up there with those who don’t read previous posts and repeat same answers over an over.

On topic, I didn’t think losing the center aisle would be a big deal, until I forgot ice tea, what a pain. I just don’t understand why they put items in multiple places.

[Stu from NYC]

More reasons why to not go to Walmart. 1st time I was in one of their stores, felt like I was at an auditon for a Jerry Springer show. Worst check out counters/system in any store.

Makes one wonder how they do such a huge business

[Viperguy]

All these ideas come from upper management/marketing folks. The same folks that never go shopping.

[Viperguy]

Makes one wonder how they do such a huge business
Think it simply boils down to saving money. Since it's the biggest grocery retailer in the country, they are doing something right.

[Stu from NYC]

Think it simply boils down to saving money. Since it's the biggest grocery retailer in the country, they are doing something right.

There are a number of items we like to buy there so we go and stock up and try not to come back for a month.

[mikeycereal]

The new walmart checkout system at Heald is annoying. I had to notify the clerk on 2 separate occasions where it charged me double for an item. And I don't even hold it there long, I wait for the beep and move it on, but it caught the upc code a 2nd time in both instances.

Plus someone mentioned that they remodeled and in typical walmart fashion they move things around every 6 months to get people to buy more when looking around. Otherwise shoppers like me just go straight to the stuff we want in less time and they can't have that. An old supermarket ploy that they love to use. But I'll still go back shopping there.

Maybe next time they'll have a less chaotic express checkout line and shoppers will know where to stand, not like how it was the last time I was there. They had a hand drawn "line starts here" sign for express checkouts that customers could hardly see so 2 clerks standing by the aisles were directing people waiting at different spots to line up by the sign. Cue the line from Charlton Heston in Planet of the Apes: "It's a madhouse!!! A mad-houuuuusse!!!!" :MOJE_whot: :faint:

[HIgolfers]

The new walmart checkout system at Heald is annoying. I had to notify the clerk on 2 separate occasions where it charged me double for an item. And I don't even hold it there long, I wait for the beep and move it on, but it caught the upc code a 2nd time in both instances.

Plus someone mentioned that they remodeled and in typical walmart fashion they move things around every 6 months to get people to buy more when looking around. Otherwise shoppers like me just go straight to the stuff we want in less time and they can't have that. An old supermarket ploy that they love to use. But I'll still go back shopping there.

Maybe next time they'll have a less chaotic express checkout line and shoppers will know where to stand, not like how it was the last time I was there. They had a hand drawn "line starts here" sign for express checkouts that customers could hardly see so 2 clerks standing by the aisles were directing people waiting at different spots to line up by the sign. Cue the line from Charlton Heston in Planet of the Apes: "It's a madhouse!!! A mad-houuuuusse!!!!" :MOJE_whot: :faint:

The new self service cash registers are super sensitive as noted above. Be careful that you don’t get charged twice for same item. The good news is you can remove the duplicate charge yourself, you don’t have to call over an employee.

[mikeycereal]

The new self service cash registers are super sensitive as noted above. Be careful that you don’t get charged twice for same item. The good news is you can remove the duplicate charge yourself, you don’t have to call over an employee.

Thanks, will try that! :a040:

[NotGolfer]

I used to go there all the time. I have to have "gluten free" and they carried the items. BUT then I also would shop at Aldi as well as Publix for items Walmart Market didn't carry. I was ill this past winter and spring so ordered online from Kroger. LOVED it!! Once I was back to going to a brick and mortar store, I pretty much stopped W.M. as mentioned earlier---their parking lot stunk and I refuse to do self-service. IF you went early in the day (to miss the crowds) they "might" have had one lane open for folks like me. I haven't been there in months. Yes, Publix is a bit pricier but I can do ALL my shopping with them. I might have to go back with Kroger for it's convenience. Haven't tried them since the prices hiked up though.
As for folks hi-jacking social media threads. MOST don't scroll to read the past comments and others always feel they need to comment no matter what, even if it's off topic.

[Babubhat]

The new self service cash registers are super sensitive as noted above. Be careful that you don’t get charged twice for same item. The good news is you can remove the duplicate charge yourself, you don’t have to call over an employee.

Use the scan gun on everything in the cart. Then bag. Much faster, less mistakes

[Tvflguy]

Went there today. Typically go for a number of things every 6 days or so. The new changes are a PITA. Always talk to others in line at selfcheck. 90% always agree.

I’m fine with change and all. But the numerous self checks, crowded aisles and tall shelves kind of stink. Compared to B4… I wonder how they have security on all the self checks. Wizard of oz in back…

Wait until the the SBs are back in force. Really don’t know what else they’re doing, the fence etc is still up.

Oh well.

[mikeycereal]

The new self service cash registers are super sensitive as noted above. Be careful that you don’t get charged twice for same item. The good news is you can remove the duplicate charge yourself, you don’t have to call over an employee.

Yeah a lady working there was informing people of that the next time I was there. I heard her showing a guy how to do it.

But here's an update: Went there on Sunday morning and as I was quickly passing an item for scanning I got charged double. Had to wait for help, as I couldn't figure out how to remove the dupe charge. Error message said worker is being called. When she finally got to me she said they removed the cancel dupe charge feature because people were using it to steal. Wow! So much for that feature. She also mentioned that when you use the scanner gun it never dupes a charge. So I tried that and everything was fine the rest of the way.

So for those shopping at Heald Wally's... use the scan gun over your items. Makes it easier and faster, and with less chance of having a reason to stand around waiting for help.