[villagerjack]

Originally Posted by Jazzman

From where? Sure the market is up YTD, but from what low point? You choose

Market was over 36,000 now 33,000, that is not considered being up.

[New Englander]

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

Walmart closing all their stores in Portland is sending a message to other area's that allow legalized theft.

[meme5x]

I’m beginning to think that every store should have check out people to look in bags and check recipients like Sam’s does.. so sad people steal.. makes for higher prices for us, who pays!

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by new englander

walmart closing all their stores in portland is sending a message to other area's that allow legalized theft.

alleluia. They are voting with their feet

[Keefelane66]

Originally Posted by Worldseries27

alleluia. They are voting with their feet

Actually there are 8 Walmart stores in Portland Or metro area.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

Actually there are 8 Walmart stores in Portland Or metro area.

Not for long

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

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

I believe these stores that are not using real cashiers are losing customers to the internet.

[MickeyStevens]

Originally Posted by oneclickplus

Remember when crime dropped precipitously when Guiliani prosecuted jaywalkers. Almost no one shoplifts in Saudi Arabia - makes it hard to wipe your ass.

I endorse the Hammurabi Code. i.e. "an eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth." Now I'll duck and wait for the bleeding hearts.

[BumpaOompa]

I watched a customer stealing at the Neighborhood Walmart self-check out in Colony Plaza. She had a package of gum in the palm of her hand and every time she moved an item from the cart to a bag she would scan the gum package instead of the item. Every item she stole she was charging herself $1.35. She must have had 50 packages of gum on her receipt as payment for hundreds of dollars of goods. I reported this immediately to the manager on duty. They also watched her but did nothing. Finally the manager and I watched the thief walk right out the door. I left my name and contact info if they needed me as a witness but they never called. All our prices increase to subsidize this activity. Shame.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by BumpaOompa

I watched a customer stealing at the Neighborhood Walmart self-check out in Colony Plaza. She had a package of gum in the palm of her hand and every time she moved an item from the cart to a bag she would scan the gum package instead of the item. Every item she stole she was charging herself $1.35. She must have had 50 packages of gum on her receipt as payment for hundreds of dollars of goods. I reported this immediately to the manager on duty. They also watched her but did nothing. Finally the manager and I watched the thief walk right out the door. I left my name and contact info if they needed me as a witness but they never called. All our prices increase to subsidize this activity. Shame.

That store does not have security monitors?

[mrf0151]

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.

I find that this little Walmart will disappoint as they will not have many things you might be looking for. Good for quick pickup of common groceries items. Their gas station prices are always a little higher.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by mrf0151

I find that this little Walmart will disappoint as they will not have many things you might be looking for. Good for quick pickup of common groceries items. Their gas station prices are always a little higher.

Various ladies I have seen a lot of seem to love that Walmart. They live close to there though.

I donated whole blood yesterday at that Walmart's parking lot in a One Bloodmobile.