Walmart News & Media

Sam’s Club, Walmart deploying ‘eye bot’ kiosks

January 2, 2026

Sam's Club and Walmart are deploying 'eye bot' kiosks to over a dozen stores . The kiosks promise to offer eye exams in 15 minutes or less.

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EcoATM expands to Canada in partnership with Walmart

September 15, 2025

EcoATM, a company specializing in electronics recycling, has entered the Canadian market through a new partnership with Walmart, according to a press release.

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Man charged with felony theft for allegedly swapping tags at Walmart self-checkout

August 5, 2025

A man from Central, a suburb of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been arrested for allegedly using a price-tag swapping scheme to steal more than $2,300 worth of…

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Walmart checkout changes in New Jersey

July 1, 2025

Walmart is introducing significant changes to its checkout process in various stores across the United States, with a notable shift towards a "Scan & Go…

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Walmart reverses course on self-checkout following spike in theft, police calls

June 20, 2025

Walmart has begun removing self-checkout machines from some of its stores, including a Supercenter in Shrewsbury, Missouri, following a significant increase in…

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Woman accused of using Walmart self-checkout in felony retail thefts

May 21, 2025

A Clarion, Pennsylvania woman has been charged with felony retail theft after allegedly stealing over $1,400 worth of merchandise from the Clarion Walmart in…

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Walmart enhances self-checkout security to combat card skimming

May 1, 2025

Walmart is implementing a significant change to its self-checkout systems by installing bright yellow rims around the PIN pads, according to a New York Post…

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Sam's Club bets big on Scan & Go, eliminating traditional self checkouts

April 18, 2025

Sam's Club outlined an aggressive growth strategy at its 2025 Investment Community Meeting, with plans to double its membership and more than double sales and…

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Study links self-checkout to increased dishonest shopping

March 26, 2025

A recent study surveying Americans nationwide has highlighted a significant correlation between the prevalence of self-checkout systems and increased reports…

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Gettysburg man arrested for alleged skimming scheme at Walmart self checkouts

March 12, 2025

Marcus Covaci, 20, of Gettysburg, has been arrested and charged with placing skimming devices on self-checkout registers at Walmart stores in Gettysburg and…

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Tennessee woman banned from all Walmart locations due to shoplifting

February 14, 2025

Ashley Cross, a Tennessee resident, is now banned from entering any of Walmart's retail stores nationwide after a shoplifting spree, according to a Daily Mail…

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Idaho man charged with felony burglary after alleged Walmart self-checkout scam

February 5, 2025

A 32-year-old Idaho man, Dylan Rockwell, has been arrested and charged with felony burglary after allegedly using a homemade barcode ring to defraud a Walmart…

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Walmart's AI catches shoplifter at self-checkout

October 7, 2024

A Walmart shopper found herself on the wrong side of the law after being caught shoplifting by the store's AI surveillance system, according to an…

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4 rules for crafting an exceptional online experience

by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group

Four rules for exceptional online experiences from the ICX/BCX summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, hosted by Networld Media Group.

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Former Olympian, NCAA coach cleared of self-checkout theft charges

September 25, 2024

Meaggan Pettipiece, a former Canadian Olympian and head softball coach at Valparaiso University, has had charges of theft, marijuana possession and possession…

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Walmart's invisible barcodes crack down on shoplifting

September 11, 2024

Walmart has implemented technology to combat shoplifting at its self-checkout stations. The retailer has introduced invisible barcodes on Great Value branded…

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Is self checkout on the chopping block? 6 major retailers change policies

by Sandra Carpenter — Editor, Networld Media Group

Major retailers like Walmart, Target and Dollar General are scrapping some self-checkout lanes due to a shoplifting surge. Even with higher wages and worker…

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Walmart refunds customers overcharged at self-checkout

June 3, 2024

Walmart is refunding customers impacted by inaccurate self-checkout transactions, according to a report by The U.S. Sun that cited a Bloomberg report.

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Walmart removes more self-checkout lanes as a response to shoplifting

May 3, 2024

Walmart is continuing to remove self-checkout lanes from its branches. The list of locations where self-checkout lanes are being removed now includes…

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Missouri Walmart removes self-checkout kiosks

April 18, 2024

One Walmart in Shrewsbury, Missouri, is removing its self-checkout kiosks and reinstalling traditional checkout lanes, according to a USA Today news report.

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