Retail Police Blotter: The Week in Retail Crime by Matt Brownell Apr 12th 2013 7:00AM This week in retail crime, a nacho cheese fight breaks out at Auntie Anne's and a guy on PCP steals a bunch of Easter baskets from Walmart.
Walmart Exec Who Called Sales a 'Total Disaster' is Out by Matt Brownell Apr 11th 2013 5:16PM The Walmart executive who called the retailer's sales figures a "total disaster" in a leaked email has left the company.
Walmart Busted for Deceptive Doughnut Labeling by Matt Brownell Apr 4th 2013 11:55AM A post on Reddit shows how a Kentucky Walmart kept stale doughnuts on the shelf past their expiration date by simply slapping new stickers on the box.
Walmart Offers 15¢-a-Gallon Gas Discounts to Cardholders by Matt Brownell Apr 1st 2013 5:15PM For the next few months, Walmart will offer a 15-cents-a-gallon discount at its gas stations. The catch: You have to pay with a Walmart credit card.
Walmart's 'Radical' Plan to Deliver Customers' Online Purchases by Reuters Mar 28th 2013 11:55AM Walmart is considering a radical plan to have store customers deliver packages to online buyers to better compete with Amazon.com.
Walmart Says Loss Likely from Bribery Investigation by The Associated Press Mar 27th 2013 9:45AM Walmart says it is likely that it will incur a loss from bribery probes into its operations in Mexico and other countries.
Walmart Can't Keep Its Shelves Stocked by DailyFinance Staff Mar 27th 2013 9:00AM Walmart is reportedly losing customers because it doesn't have enough employees to keep the shelves stocked. Defecting customers are heading to Target, Costco and other...
Registers Cash Out as Retailers Turn to Mobile Payment Devices by The Associated Press Mar 23rd 2013 6:00AM Stores across the country are ditching cash registers and having salespeople -- and even shoppers themselves -- ring up sales on smartphones and tablet computers.