Walmart Worker shows new security measures - but buyers threaten to boycott
Some customers say it is the last straw, while others have already gone to other retailers.
Retail flight has become a field button problem, with more and more stores taking preventive measures to ensure the safety of goods. This includes Lock entire aisles , oblige buyers to request the help of an employee, as well as place individual locks on the shelves. Walmart is one of the retailers To take part , but some buyers say that their new security measures go a little too far. Read more to find out why buyers are now threatening to boycott the large -area store.
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A Tiktok Walmart Worker's Tiktok video has recently become viral.
In a tiktok video published on June 6, Walmart Associate Taliuana , who uses the handle @ Tali.34, posted a video of her lock On Walmart racks. The red locks are affixed to the end of the wire racks and "see the associated sales" printed on them, signaling to the buyers that they will need help before putting products in their basket.
In the video, the locks are used for E.L.F. Cosmetics, which is known to be an affordable brand. On the Walmart website, Prices go as low as $ 2 - And according to Bloomberg, the majority of E.L.F. The products will manage you $ 6 or less .
Many were surprised to see these locked makeup products.
Taliuana legend the video "a little satisfactory?" In reference to the click sounds that locks make when closed. But in the comments section, buyers were far from satisfied, although for a different reason.
Many buyers have said that because E.L.F. The products are so inexpensive, locking them is a bit exaggerated.
"Lock elf is wild", Tiktker Elyse Myers commented. Taliuana replied to say that Walmart also locks Wet N Wild Beauty Products, another very affordable brand.
"Girl is like $ 1O," wrote another commentator. Another added: "I hope there is someone in the department who will be able to help us get the products. I don't want to have to wait 20 minutes to get a primer of $ 4."
Better life Contacted Walmart to comment and update the story when I heard.
Buyers said the locked racks complicate the shopping experience.
While many people were just shocked to see E.L.F. The products locked up, the real problem for many customers was to find an employee of Walmart to help when stores are often "undergoing".
"I can't even imagine having to wait for a Walmart employee to unlock them ... They like to hide there," said a comment.
Another store added: "Whenever I try to find an associate to help me everything they never come."
In addition, a tiktker warned that finding him a partner unnecessarily complicates the shopping experience in store.
"It will happen to a point where people are so bored to try to find an employee that they stop going together," said a comment. Another added: "These giant companies all think by stupid means of preventing display flight and all that it does is to make the purchase difficult."
Some customers have said they would buy elsewhere.
While some buyers have suggested circumvention solutions to get wicked shelves, several Tiktors said it was the last straw. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
"I am happy that it did not appear in my Google news feed. Today's trip to Wal-Mart is about to be my last," said a buyer. Another said, "I no longer need the article if I have to talk to someone to get it. It no longer exists in my mind!"
Some commentators have noted that they had not seen E.L.F. Or Wet N Wild products locked in their local walmarts, but those who said they had already changed their stores.
"My Walmart encloses them behind the doors. I am shopping at Target now," a commentator wrote, while others said they were now paid more in makeup stores, like Ulta, or shop online at the place.
Another separate buyer wrote: "Yeaaaa I will not wait for the partner. IMA returns home and order on Amazon."