Everyone knows Walmart because Walmart is the biggest retailer
in the world you may think you know everything but there are secrets Walmart
doesn't want you to know anything about this doesn't necessarily mean the
company is being sneaky perhaps it just wants to protect its public image so
here are 10 secrets Walmart doesn't want you to know wal-mart fruits and veggies
work out plenty of rest you know get your green vegetables Walmart stores
sell an extensive selection of foods for breakfast and dinner and everything in
between among these foods the stores offer a
variety of fresh fruits and vegetables most of what the retailer sells is
considered to be of decent quality but they have a reputation for falling short
when it comes to fresh produce Walmart is usually very competitive with its
pricing but for some reason its produce prices are often higher than many other
grocery stores this especially goes for the organic produce which often is
lacking in variety and can also be more expensive than comparable items at
grocery stores that sell a lot of organic food for a retailer that has
built its reputation on being able to deliver low prices to its customers
Walmart's problem with produce seems strange perhaps this shows the limits of
a big-box retailer that carries so many different kinds of goods from clothing
to electronics to pizza with so many complex supply chains delivering such a
variety of goods it might be inevitable that some products just won't live up to
customers expectations in terms of quality or price this is definitely a
secret that the folks at Walmart would rather its customers not know about
Walmart's a lifetime of savings Walmart has a reputation for being a little
cheap when it comes to taking care of its employees but is this reputation
completely deserved besides the bonuses the retailer
periodically gives out to its workers Walmart employees who have worked for
the company for at least 15 years earn a
lifetime discount card that saves them 20% on purchases at the retailer to
qualify for this program the 15 years has to be continuous service so if you
leave and go back to Walmart the clock starts again I feel like I've given my
life to this place nothing ever returned this discount program might seem like an
absurdly small gesture but it is not something that many big retailers offer
this lifetime discount applies whether you stay with the company retire or move
on to another job another perk for Walmart employees that is not well known
to the public is that there are Walmart websites just for them where they can
find additional savings on Walmart items is the 10% discount enough to convince
employees to stay at Walmart over the long term there's no secret to this it's
a question each employee has to answer for themselves go gluten-free at Walmart
you have no idea only a small percentage of the population actually have celiac
disease this disease is basically an allergic reaction to the protein called
gluten that is found in certain grains I'm celiac is there gluten in the rice a
gluten intolerance however is more common than celiac disease with as much
as 6 percent of the population suffering from this condition to one degree or
another avoiding gluten can sometimes be problematic because it is found in so
many different foods that are made with cereal grains like wheat oats and barley
the vast majority of protein in these grains comes from the gluten however if
you are one of those people who can't consume gluten without suffering a
reaction Walmart might be a good place for you to shop for gluten free products
you can find plenty of gluten free items at Walmart both in the stores and on the
website Walmart's great value brand offers a wide range of wheat barley and
rye products that are gluten free these products include flour granola
bars pasta cereal and snack crackers the retailer also puts reminders on some of
its labels that certain foods are naturally gluten-free such as honey and
tomato sauce with a little effort Walmart shoppers can find gluten-free
options for many of their groceries panic is good for Walmart oh my god okay
it's happening Walmart was already the major player in brick-and-mortar retail
before the köppen 19 virus spread around the world with billions of people
sheltering in place Walmart has been able to meet the increased demand for
shoppers both at its stores and on the Internet during this period Walmart has
seen a big jump in its online sales as many customers try to stay home as much
as possible everything from basics like cleaning products and food to
entertainment items like games puzzles televisions and DVDs have been flying
off the shelves as customers hunker down
the retailer's online business surged 74% and in-store sales increased by a
healthy 10% as well no matter how you look at it the uncertainty and changes
forced on billions of people around the world by the response to the virus has
been good for Walmart's bottom line this reality may not be a secret exactly but
it is something Walmart would rather you not dwell on too much the free oz gap
you want free stuff all right you can have anything you want from Amy's desk
most people like free stuff and Walmart shoppers can pick up a variety of
freebies every week at their local Walmart location but before you start
grabbing stuff off the in-store kiosks take a minute to download the free ask
app on your smart phone once you create a free osku count with the app you are
ready to take advantage of all the freebies hmm
I will seriously consider purchasing this product you can find samples of all
kinds of products from laundry detergent to pet food to personal care these
samples are available to try out before you decide if you're going to spend your
money on them in case you are planning to make a run on one of these kiosks you
should know that customers are allowed only one sample from a free ask each
week I was um can I go in for my girlfriend
she'd ask not a chance you'll be prompted on the app to allow
your phone to be scanned by the free ask to keep track of your freebies these
free asks are found at more than 1300 walmart and Sam's Club stores across
America so it's likely you'll find one of these at a store near you may be free
asks aren't a reason to shop at Walmart if you usually shop elsewhere however if
you're already going to shop at a Walmart then you might as well try some
free stuff so why not see what they have to offer great value line off-brand
generic Cola what I'm making it's classic coke some shoppers prefer
buy name-brand products over the equivalent store brand or generic
products because they think they are better quality however studies have
shown that many store brand products are just as good as the pricier brands
Walmart launched it's great value grocery brand in 1993 this brand covers
a large number of products from frozen dinners to canned goods and household
items like lightbulbs and trash bags Walmart argues that it's able to offer
products of equal quality to the name brands at lower prices because it's able
to spend significantly less money on marketing and advertising costs websites
like thrifty fun.com compare name brand and generic products from Walmart's
great value line and the generics are often judged to be as good as the more
expensive versions hip to save comm points out that many of the generic
brands are manufactured by the name-brand companies in these cases
store brands are manufactured under what's called a private label stores
like Walmart sell these products under their great value label even though they
are the same products sold by the name-brand companies shoppers get the
benefit of quality products at lower prices some shoppers just assume that
store brand items are of lower quality than name brands this might be true for
some products but usually generic products are just fine second chance
electronics this is the best computer in the world and always will be right
absolutely just run the deed to your house through
Electronics can be expensive so it makes a lot of sense that there would be a
demand for what's called refurbished electronics there can be a problem with
this because regardless of whether you buy these products from Walmart or
another retailer there doesn't seem to be a clear definition of exactly what
refurbished means in this context at the very least refurbished electronics are
cleaned up and repaired but to what extent can be unclear let there be light
good as new a good refurbished product can be almost
like new but costs 20% to 50% less than a new item if you're put off by the idea
of buying used electronics remember that used cars are a big part of the car
market whether it's an old Chevy or an old PC a lot of mechanical devices are
cast aside when they just need a little attention so they can continue to
operate the big box retailer sells a range of refurbished electronics
including wearable technology televisions headphones and computers
customer reviews for these products tend to be pretty good but as always you're
never sure what you have until you bring the product home and use it warranties
on these products can vary a lot depending on the retailer Walmart's two
tiered system of refurbish electronics adds some confusion to the process make
sure you know what you're getting into buyer beware that's at Walmart Walmart
shoppers might assume that it is the most expensive items that the retailer
puts in those annoying glass cabinets but this isn't necessarily the case it's
not just Walmart either many drug stores and grocery stores lock up items like
batteries and razors because they are convenient to steal some places such as
California made the problem worse when it changed the law in 2014 with the
passage of proposition 47 stealing items from a store with a value less than nine
hundred and fifty dollars would no longer be a felony
as a result theft at retailers jumped 15 percent and they were forced to respond
Walmart has not been spared so in many of its stores a whole range of
electronic items are locked up from Bluetooth speakers to videogame
accessories and headphones these small items are relatively easy to steal and
have been stolen frequently enough that retailers like Walmart have responded by
locking away many of these items under glass this is an annoying reality for
law-abiding shoppers who have to track down the employee who has the keys to
the cabinets but you can't really blame the stores for trying to mitigate what
the industry usually calls shrinkage walmart has the prescription
prescription drugs you know the kind of dentist has access to Walmart isn't
outright encouraging everyone to take drugs but the giant retailer does offer
low prices on a lot of common medicines for a lot of people healthcare costs
suck up a big percentage of their income so any help with pharmaceutical costs is
welcome a 30 day supply of some generic drugs can be as low as $4 Walmart's
pharmacy carries a wide selection of drugs for many conditions including
diabetes cholesterol mental health and blood pressure
Walmart's drug prices are low enough that the giant retailer is able to
compete with the federal government's giant Medicare program customers
appreciate the convenience of going to Walmart and being able to pick up food
clothing electronics and even their prescriptions all at competitive prices
it's one thing to be able to get inexpensive shirts and DVDs whenever you
want however for many people affordable medications can be the difference
between being able to live a healthy and productive life and experiencing serious
and expensive health complications Murphy gas and Walmart wait for it
gasoline in 1996 Murphy Oil Corporation decided it wanted to start selling its
gas at its own gas stations however when the
corporation looks into the proposed endeavor it realized the best way
forward would be to partner with an existing retailer Murphy oil didn't go
with just any partner though it went right to the top when it formed a
partnership with Walmart the deal they came up with put Murphy gas stations
next to Walmart stores making two chores a little easier killing two birds with
one stone shoppers could conveniently gas up their cars and people just out
for some gas could stop in at Walmart to pick up a few last-minute items on their
way home this is one of those win-win situations especially in Walmart's case
the retailer allows its customers to use Walmart gift cards and Walmart credit
cards at Murphy USA stations however in 2016 Walmart decided the 20-year
partnership should come to an end like home buddy I work alone going forward
Murphy USA stations were to be replaced by Walmart gas stations the more than
1,000 existing Murphy USA stations would remain in operation even as Walmart
started adding its own brand of gas stations to its stores hopefully Walmart
customers will continue to enjoy affordable gas prices but this is
another example of Walmart's expanding grasp on anything it can get its hands
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