[Taltarzac725]

Quite a lot of changes at the Oxford, FL. Walmart.

[Stu from NYC]

We strongly prefer the larger super Walmarts. However with lack of cashiers we do go less frequently

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

We strongly prefer the larger super Walmarts. However with lack of cashiers we do go less frequently

The one in Oxford is big with a lot more self check out places. They have moved some sections around. I have never been to the Neighborhood Walmart near Colony.

[Pairadocs]

Seems WM is doing a MAJOR revamp to many stores in every state. Adult son said the remodeling activity in the communities surrounding St. Lois is rampant, many locations bringing in workers from several of the big St. Louis temp agencies, working 3 shifts and paying bonuses to those who will work extended hours. At the same time, I read one article in WSJ that said that WM was actually closing some of their small stores in small rural areas ! Wasn't that the focus of their original corporation ? To provide a store offering everything from food to tires, to rural communities who had little access to many commodities without an hour or more drive ? Their "neighborhood market" concept sure seems to be a hit with the one they built here in the V's !

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Seems WM is doing a MAJOR revamp to many stores in every state. Adult son said the remodeling activity in the communities surrounding St. Lois is rampant, many locations bringing in workers from several of the big St. Louis temp agencies, working 3 shifts and paying bonuses to those who will work extended hours. At the same time, I read one article in WSJ that said that WM was actually closing some of their small stores in small rural areas ! Wasn't that the focus of their original corporation ? To provide a store offering everything from food to tires, to rural communities who had little access to many commodities without an hour or more drive ? Their "neighborhood market" concept sure seems to be a hit with the one they built here in the V's !

I have found various articles about their trying to look more like Target stores.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

I read one article in WSJ that said that WM was actually closing some of their small stores in small rural areas !

They are closing all of their stores in Portland, Oregon. It is tough to make money when shoplifting is legal.

Walmart to close remaining Portland stores as city faces shoplifting crisis

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

They are closing all of their stores in Portland, Oregon. It is tough to make money when shoplifting is legal.

Walmart to close remaining Portland stores as city faces shoplifting crisis

Sad but what do the people in Portland expect? Sad that so many people will lose their jobs as a result of this.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

They are closing all of their stores in Portland, Oregon. It is tough to make money when shoplifting is legal.

Walmart to close remaining Portland stores as city faces shoplifting crisis

I agree, but I do find it difficult to believe that large retailers like Walmart cannot solve the shoplifting problem and be profitable.

[ureout]

not only are they making changes in the oxford store they FINALLY have brand new shopping carts

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

They are closing all of their stores in Portland, Oregon. It is tough to make money when shoplifting is legal.

Walmart to close remaining Portland stores as city faces shoplifting crisis

Maybe you haven't read local news shoplifting is quite common in both the Wedgewood Rd and Summerfield locations weekly some get caught while others get away.
I despise self check outs. We only shop Walmart for food and automotive.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I agree, but I do find it difficult to believe that large retailers like Walmart cannot solve the shoplifting problem and be profitable.

Trouble is they do prosecute shoplifters but the judges let them walk
free out the back door only to start again.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Trouble is they do prosecute shoplifters but the judges let them walk
free out the back door only to start again.

So, a company that grosses $1.5 billion per day cannot figure out how to prevent shoplifting in their stores, and needs to close down and run away from a bunch of thug shoplifters. Prevention is the answer, not prosecution. They have a right to protect the property in their stores. Just my opinion.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

The one in Oxford is big with a lot more self check out places. They have moved some sections around. I have never been to the Neighborhood Walmart near Colony.

We were there about two weeks ago and when we went to get on line, two cashiers only. If I have to ring up our purchases and bag them why should I do it for free? Not to mention take work away from others at same time

[FinallyHome352]

So thankful for this.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

so, a company that grosses $1.5 billion per day cannot figure out how to prevent shoplifting in their stores, and needs to close down and run away from a bunch of thug shoplifters. Prevention is the answer, not prosecution. They have a right to protect the property in their stores. Just my opinion.

walmart's policy on "prevention" is to divorce themselves from the city of portland. They have been weighed measured, and found wanting