Man licks deodorant in Walmart for virus prank video, police say

The widely-shared video shows him looking into the camera and asking, "Who's scared of coronavirus?" before licking a row of deodorant sticks on a shelf.

• Mar 25, 2020

Amazon suspends 3,900 sellers for price gouging

Retailer also removed 500,000 items as it works to "combat those seeking to profit off the COVID-19 crisis."

• Mar 24, 2020

What stores are closing due to the coronavirus

As consumers hunker down, many of America's biggest retailers are temporarily shutting stores or cutting their hours.

• Mar 24, 2020

Walmart to hire 150,000 temps as consumers stock up

Retailer also offering cash bonuses to hourly workers, saying that "many people could use more cash" right now.

• Mar 20, 2020

Walmart limiting purchases of milk, eggs and other products

Retailer is also temporarily shutting down its auto centers so workers can restock and clean its stores.

• Mar 19, 2020

Panic buying amid virus outbreak puts others "at risk," expert says

The shortages are simply because of unexpected demand, Doug Baker, with the Food Industry Association, said.

• Mar 16, 2020

Walmart responds to coronavirus with emergency leave policy

Largest retailer in U.S. will offer paid sick time if employees fall ill, but other low-wage workers plead for help.

• Mar 10, 2020

The CDC says to skip work if you're ill. Problem is, many can't

U.S. is one of the few wealthy countries that doesn't guarantee paid sick time — and that raises coronavirus risks.

• Mar 4, 2020

Millions of kid water bottles recalled for choking risk

It's second recall in past year for the same product, which was sold at Costco, Target, Walmart and other retailers.

• Feb 20, 2020

2 officers shot, suspect killed in shooting at Arkansas Walmart

The two officers were called to the Forrest City store Monday morning after the suspect began making threats, police say.

• Feb 10, 2020

Baby carriers sold at Amazon, Target, Walmart recalled

Infantino recalls about 14,000 of the carriers sold at retailers nationwide because buckles on product might break.

• Feb 7, 2020

Alleged El Paso Walmart gunman charged with federal hate crimes

Prosecutors say Patrick Crusius killed 22 people and wounded 23 more in a shooting that targeted Mexicans in the Texas border city in August

• Feb 7, 2020

Suspect may have released bedbugs at Pennsylvania Walmart

Multiple pill bottles containing bugs were found in the store.

• Jan 6, 2020

Low-wage workers getting bigger raises than bosses

Wage growth for the lowest-paid workers is now outpacing that of the country's top-earning professionals

• Dec 27, 2019

Home Depot CEO blames opioids for warehouse thefts

Retailer is working with law enforcement to stop what it calls a recent surge in stolen products.

• Dec 12, 2019

NFL star pays off all the layaways at hometown Walmart

Khalil Mack's act of kindness will leave many families with less to worry about this holiday season.

• Dec 11, 2019

Walmart pulls sweater with snowman and lines of cocaine

Retailer faces blowback over clothing that showed Santa Claus in front of three white lines that look like cocaine.

• Dec 9, 2019

Black Friday spending off to a strong start

Retailers drawing crowds, though pace of online spending is slightly weaker than a year ago.

• Nov 29, 2019

Sia buys items for Walmart shoppers

The singer wasn't wearing her signature wig, so most people didn't recognize her when she surprised them.

• Nov 29, 2019

As Black Friday goes global, some want to ban it

Critics denounce the annual shopping promotion as bad for the environment and small businesses

• Nov 29, 2019

Here's what to avoid buying on Black Friday

Shoppers beware: Despite all the deals this week, there are some items you're better off waiting to purchase.

• Nov 28, 2019

Amazon and Walmart must deliver on 1-day vows

The high stakes of missing online world's next-day shipping deadlines: One late package can hurt a retailer's reputation.

• Nov 28, 2019

What stores will be open and closed on Thanksgiving Day

Kicking off your holiday shopping this week? Here are the retailers that are staying open on turkey day.

• Nov 28, 2019

Fraudulent websites are targeting holiday shoppers looking for bargain

As millions of people start to search for Black Friday bargains this holiday season, some are being targeted by scam artists

• Nov 27, 2019

3 dead in murder-suicide in Walmart parking lot

Police said a gunman walked up to a car and opened fire, killing two people before turning the gun on himself.

• Nov 18, 2019

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