Walmart
Department store · Tipton ·
Groceries, electronics, household goods, and clothing available
Groceries, electronics, household goods, and clothing available
"A large national big-box retailer where advertised Prime Day discounts are often matched, meaning gadgets promoted as marked-down on Prime Day may appear at the same price there; this reduces the exclusivity and perceived value of some Amazon promotions." - Ellie Krupnick
"Employees describe persistent understaffing, low pay and punitive policies that force untenable choices, including accounts of pregnant workers being pressured to continue heavy lifting or face unpaid leave. One decade-long grocery associate recounted chronic cuts that left her unloading 11 pallets of produce alone and struggling to cover basic expenses, arguing that constant financial and emotional strain makes it difficult to provide attentive customer service. Organizing efforts and advocacy groups have offered workers solidarity and some gains on wages and parental-leave issues, but many workers continue to report harsh conditions." - Jaya Saxena
"Selected to serve upstate shoppers in the USDA online SNAP pilot, this big-box retailer can increase convenience and lower food costs for benefit recipients, with potential advantages for people with limited mobility who gain independence through home delivery. However, like other large national chains, its low-wage workforce means SNAP spending may flow away from local economies and toward employers outside local labor protections and unions. Expanded delivery logistics tied to this model could raise vehicle miles, congestion, air pollution, and packaging waste in communities, so coordinated transportation planning, centralized delivery systems, and reusable packaging solutions will be important to avoid adverse health and environmental effects." - Nevin Cohen
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