Walmart looks to airports as inspiration of new store layout
Walmart says it was working on a new store layout a year ago, but the pandemic accelerated those efforts as customers are increasingly focused on contactless shopping amid safety concerns.
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Walmart rolls out membership service
Walmart is rolling out its subscription plan, Walmart Plus, a move to compete with the likes of Amazon and its "Prime" subscription. You can either pay $98 per year or 12.95 per month. Walmart looks to continue its blossoming online…
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers purchase two more kiosks
The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers purchased two additional community and crime fighting kiosks with an anonymous donation. After the ribbon cutting for the first ever kiosk in the state at the Biloxi Walmart, an anonymous contributor made it possible for…
The Salvation Army Joins Forces With Walmart to “Stuff the Bus” for Kids in Need
Mississippi Gulf Coast (August 6, 2020) – Walmart and The Salvation Army are teaming up to provide new school supplies to local children in need during the “Stuff the Bus” campaign event at participating Walmart’s on August 7-8, 2020. For kids preparing…
Walmart won't be open on Thanksgiving
The world's largest retailer is already looking ahead to the holidays. Walmart says its stores nationwide will be closed on Thanksgiving Day this year for the first time in more than 30 years. The company has kept its stores open…
Ocean Springs PD says Walmart rumors on fining people away are false
Rumors are circulating on social media that the Walmart in Ocean Springs is turning people away and that police are issuing a $500 fine if customers are not wearing a mask. This is not true. The Ocean Springs Police Department…
Walmart+ nears launching date
Walmart is planning its own membership program. The retailer is reportedly close to launching a service similar to Amazon Prime. Walmart Plus is set to be unveiled in July. Recode reports that a yearly subscription is $98 and includes same-day…
Walmart turning parking lots into drive-in theaters
Walmart is transforming 160 of its store parking lots into drive-in theaters, starting in August. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, drive-in theaters have been making a comeback as a safer alternative to the traditional movie theaters that remain closed in much…
Baptists and Walmart criticize rebel-themed Mississippi flag
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Confederate-themed Mississippi flag is drawing criticism from two big forces in the culturally conservative state. Walmart says it will no longer display the state flag because it includes the…
Major groups come out against Mississippi state flag
As controversy continues in the state of Mississippi over the state flag, major groups are beginning to speak out and call for change. Today, the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges unanimously voted to support changing the state flag. In a…
Sam's Club adds curbside pickup to store services
Sam’s Club announced on Thursday the nationwide launch of curbside pickup. The service, which provides a contact-free, order online and delivery to car shopping experience, will be free for Plus-level members and is expected to be available in all clubs,…
Walmart helping customers access stimulus funds
Walmart is making it easier for customers who do not have traditional bank accounts (and rely on stores to cash checks) to access their stimulus payment – securely, affordably, quickly and safely. The retailer announced today that it has waived…
Walmart reserves daily pickup hour for those most at-risk
BENTONVILLE, Ark., April 14, 2020 – Walmart is launching a pickup hour for people most at-risk for COVID-19. Each day the hour from 7 to 8 a.m. at select pickup store locations will be reserved for customers over the age of…
COVID-19: Some of the country's largest grocery chains to install "sneeze guards"
As the fight against the coronavirus continues, some of the largest grocery chains in the country are installing sneeze guards. Those retailers include Kroger, Albertsons and Walmart. The Plexiglas sneeze guards will function as barriers between customers and cashiers. Walmart…
Shooting at Walmart Neighborhood Market in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WXXV) — At least one person is dead after a shooting inside a Walmart Neighborhood Market in Mobile on Wednesday evening. Mobile Police received the first call around 8:41 p.m. at the store on Government Boulevard. According to…
Mystery person pays off Walmart layaway items
A mystery shopper pays off layaway items at an Alabama Walmart, the kind gesture taking shoppers by surprise. According to the store all the mystery person asked in exchange was that every person gets a paper that says "God loves…
KFC brings back fried chicken scented fire logs
The scent of the world famous fried chicken from KFC is returning to living rooms this holiday season. The fast food giant is bringing back its collaboration with Walmart to offer fried chicken scented fire logs for a limited time…
Walmart Offers Free Wellness Day across Mississippi this Saturday
Get a leg up on your health this weekend at Walmart! Tomorrow, Walmart stores with pharmacies throughout the state will be hosting a free wellness day. What does this mean for you and your family? Well, stop by any Walmart…
Walmart to end sale of handgun ammunition nationwide
A big change ahead for the world’s largest brick and mortar retailer. Walmart will end the sale of handgun ammunition at its stores nationwide. This comes just one month after a shooting at one of its stores in El Paso,…
Victims Identified in Southhaven Walmart Shooting
Police say forty-year-old store manager Anthony Brown, and Supervisor Brandon Gales, were shot and killed by a disgruntled employee
Southaven officer released from hospital following Walmart shooting
Authorities say a police officer who confronted an active shooter at a Southaven Walmart store and suffered minor injuries after he was struck in his bulletproof vest has been released from a hospital. Southaven Deputy Chief Mark Little said that…
Two dead in shooting at Southaven Walmart
Officials say two people are dead and a police officer and a suspect were shot at a Walmart in Southaven, Mississippi. Both of the people who died this morning were Walmart employees. One person was found dead in the store…
BREAKING: Shooting at Mississippi Walmart leaves two dead and officer injured
Two people are dead and a police officer and a suspect were shot at a Walmart in Southhaven, Mississippi.
Walmart Launches Free Grocery Pickup Service at Gulfport Supercenter
After unveiling plans to spend $45.8 million in Mississippi stores this year, Walmart is announcing the launch of its popular grocery pickup service at the Gulfport Supercenter at 9350 Highway 49, enabling customers to order groceries online and pick them…