Walmart facing backlash over DEI policy reversal as shareholders and Dem officials urge them to reconsider
Walmart's decision to scale back its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion DEI program was widely praised by conservatives, but pushed back by some shareholders and Democratic officials. The retail giant joined a growing list of companies scaling back their DEI efforts in November, following similar moves by major companies such as Harley-Davidson, John Deere and Tractor […]
Pepsi sued by FTC over exclusive discounts to Walmart
The Federal Trade Commission on Friday sued PepsiCo for offering preferential prices to a major retailer, a source familiar with the matter confirmed that the retailer was Walmart. This practice put other retailers, from major grocery chains to independent convenience stores, at a disadvantage and helped drive up consumer prices. the FTC said.. “PepsiCo strongly […]
Attorneys general from 13 states ask Walmart to reconsider DEI
Walmart is one of the most recent companies to back away from its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, phasing out many programs and removing the words “diversity” and “DEI” from its documents. . But the move has raised concerns among a group of state attorneys general who are asking Walmart to reconsider the changes. The […]
Walmart recalls over 12,000 cartons of Great Value chicken broth in 9 states
Walmart stores recently recalled more than 12,000 cartons of chicken broth over concerns that the product's packaging was defective. The recalled product was Great Value brand chicken broth, sold in 48-ounce containers, the Food and Drug Administration said in a statement. The recall began on December 11th, but the notice was posted on the FDA's […]
Walmart recalls broccoli over listeria concerns
The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that a brand of fresh broccoli sold at Walmart stores in 20 states will be recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. California-based Braga Fresh has voluntarily recalled 12-ounce bags of washed, ready-to-eat broccoli florets sold in the market. The FDA is reminding consumers to throw away bags of […]
North Carolina McDonald’s Employee Allegedly Shoots DoorDash Delivery Driver. Police Later Find Him At Walmart
A North Carolina McDonald's employee was arrested Friday in connection with the shooting death of a DoorDash delivery worker, according to the Fayetteville Police Department (FPD). Police arrested Kevin Holland, 25, near the Walmart shopping center in Spring Lake, about 26 miles north of Fayetteville, FPD wrote. statement. According to ABC11, Holland allegedly shot and […]
Walmart delivery driver caught masturbating in woman’s driveway after dropping off groceries: Lawsuit
A Walmart delivery driver masturbated in a South Carolina woman's driveway after delivering a grocery order to her home earlier this year, according to a new lawsuit. According to an arrest report from the Horry County Sheriff's Office. recordAlvin Brian Ortiz, 39, was arrested and charged on July 9 at 12:42 p.m. Ortiz was charged […]
Walmart driver caught masturbating in woman’s driveway
A Walmart delivery driver was allegedly happy at the doorstep of a South Carolina woman who had just dropped off her groceries. Walmart Inc. and delivery driver Alvin Ortiz are named in a new lawsuit seeking unspecified damages for recklessness and negligence. Online records accessed by the Post confirm that the lawsuit was filed Dec. […]
Dog bites 3-year-old boy’s face at Walmart, police say
The owner of a dog that bit a 3-year-old boy in the face at Walmart allegedly fled with the dog before police arrived. According to Vancouver Police, the incident occurred on the evening of December 18th at a store on Mill Plain Boulevard in Vancouver, Washington. “If they can attack or bite, they shouldn't be […]
US government sues Walmart, Branch Messenger over delivery driver ‘junk fees’
U.S. consumer financial watchdog indicts Walmart (WMT.N), opens in a new tab Employee payments company Branch Messenger on Monday said it forced more than 1 million delivery drivers to use accounts, resulting in more than $10 million in junk fees. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said in the lawsuit that Walmart told “last mile” drivers […]