We left wal-mart at 40/42 around 7:45 and there was a huge crowd gathered around 2 cars. Apparently some drunk guy in a pick-up truck did a burn out and went fishtailing around the aisles and managed to avoid most of the vehicles but smashed into 2 while throwing his empty beer can out the window of his truck. The driver left before anyone could stop him, pretty sure he was caught on camera though. Police showed up around 8 to talk to witnesses. Always a good time at wal-mart!
I am never, ever, ever going to the 40/42 Walmart again. I was pretty sure of it last time I went, but now I'm DEFINITELY sure after reading this! Last time I went (2 or 3 weeks ago) my out-of-town friend and I were hanging out out front trying to decide what to do next (went to the draft house ) but in that short amount of time TWO separate young couples with children (the first just one, the second 3 kids in a wagon) approached us claiming to not have anywhere to go and no money. panhandlers and now crazy drunk drivers? I'm done with the 40/42 walmart! (i'd be done with walmart all together if i had enough money to always shop at LF :lol Hope they catch the guy!
I had the same thing happen to me in the Lowes parking lot the other day! A car pulled up with a couple and their 2 children in the back asking if I could "help them out". I told them if they were asking for money the answer was NO. You have just confirmed it was a scam and I am now thankful I didn't fall for it!
Probably one of those stupid teenagers who hang out with the obnoxiously loud pickup trucks at cookout and race over to walmart to spin a few wheels over there..
About a month ago, they had a slew of deputies and WalMart security over by McDonald's with 3 people in handcuffs. I guess they were shoplifting. I recognized one them scoping out the Food Lion a week before. I'm sorry my kids had to see the WalMart incident, but it was a teachable moment regarding stealing. We started going to the 40/42 b/c F-V one was scarier. I guess I need to quit going or go to Clayton.
Back in April, one of Wal-Mart's employees tried to shake-down my wife for money in the parking lot. We made a complaint with an assistant manager (of course the manager was not there) and all that we were told is that the incident would be "addressed". What in the hell does that mean? Of course, we have not heard a word from "management". I just wish that I had been there for that shake-down, but it probably would not have happened if I had been there. What does one expect though? It's Wal-Mart.
You don't like Wal*Mart, don't shop there. No reason you have to dis it, unless you're just trying to get a little attention from the "amen" pew. Personally I like Wal*Mart. They have good products at reasonable prices. They put hundreds of people to work in every community they build giving them a fair wage and, more importantly, health benefits. Each store pumps hundreds of thousands of dollars into local community and charitable organizations.
Not trying to get attention from the "amen" pew. Just relating similar experiences about Wal-Mart. The discussion was about drama at Wal-Mart, remember? You did catch that, didn't you? I wonder how you would feel if an employee of Wal-Mart or any other store tried to shake you or your wife down for money on the premises. My post was about the Wal-Mart employee. Do you think that this is acceptable behavior for any employee? This is an indication of the quality of the people that they do hire and the management's response to this incident. The employee should be fired, along with the manager for not doing a follow-up with us. BTW, my wife and I no longer shop there. So I guess that our money will no longer be supporting their less than fair wages, their diminishing health benefits, and their thousands of dollars (out of billions) to the Cleveland community and charitable organizations.
I did. And I also read your statement, "What does one expect though? It's Wal-Mart." By that statement, you are implying that being "shaken down" is a common occurance at Wal*Mart. That is a crime. I would not report a crime to a store manager, I would go to the police. Did you do this? Of course not. Odds are this probably did not happen. Oh, wait, now you're going to say that you did call the police. Let me hit you with a pre-emptive call of "Bull crap". If you had, you would have said so in your initial post. You are nothing more than just one more of the numerous sheeple who are against Wal*Mart because it is the "in" thing to do.
None (Can you buy stock in Wal*Mart?). As I said, I shop there because they have good stuff at reasonable prices, they employ hundreds of local citizens at each store, and give back to the community. Why do you hate Wal*Mart?
I'll jump in...I do not hate Wal-Mart. I just don't enjoy the experience of shopping there, so I don't go there. I can buy my items at Target, spend close to the same amount, and actually enjoy the experience. I don't think most folks want to shop somewhere they don't feel safe or respected as a customer. That is how I felt when I used to try to shop there...so I don't go there. No hate, just a different choice for me.
I'm glad that I am not the only "sheeple" in the world "against" Wal-Mart. It must be a conspiracy. Conspiracies are "in" these days.
This is close to my thoughts as well, except I'm nearer to hatred because every time I go there I get aggravated. Either I can't find help, the lines are too long or the item is prices wrong. I'm willing to spend a few cents more to shop somewhere that they act like they appreciate your business. There must be a reason that every employee seems unhappy. Customer service is a rarity at Walmart. Plus they shake you down in the parking lot. :jester:
WAL-MART IS OUT TO DESTROY THE LOCAL MERCHANTS? But, I thought that they were such a great company and a credit to the local community and charitable organizations.
A few weeks ago, my teenage daughter took my 5 year old daughter to the Wal-Mart at 42. After being in the store for a while, she was approached by an older gentleman who told her that he didn't want her to be alarmed, but that she was being followed in the store, and that he had alerted security. She was of course, completely freaked out. She asked a security guard to walk her to her vehicle. I was at work, so I called the store and asked to speak to the manager, who supposedly had witnessed my daughter asking for a security escort. He first told me that he had no idea who my child was, and that they did stop a man who was following another lady in the store (hello!!! Problem here!). He asked another employee on duty, who happened to be the one who took my children to the car, and he confirmed what I was telling them. He told me that they'd stopped the man in question, asked him why he was following people, and that he told them that he didn't realize he was. So Mr. Manager informed me that there was really nothing he could do, the man hadn't committed any crimes. I asked him if he had the mans name, and he said no, but he had him on tape if anything else ever happened. I asked him how my child was supposed to feel about coming in the store from now on, and his reply was that if she ever felt unsafe, she should alert any team member. Now, I am not saying this couldn't happen anywhere, but it just bothered me the way they handled it. Am I just ignorant in thinking that if more than one woman complained she was being followed, that they at least should have asked the man to leave?
