Walmart is probably one of the best-known supermarket chains in the world. Even if you’re not American, you’ve probably heard of it or seen something about it in some form of media. Indeed, Walmart is so big that it’s the third biggest employer in the world after the U.S. Department of Defense and the Chinese army.
Millions of people visit the stores each day, and some of them can be really quirky characters. The subreddit “People of Walmart” is the place for people to post about other shoppers that have caught their eye. Whether because of their appearance, secondhand embarrassment, or just being funny in a wholesome way – Walmart truly does bring out something in everyone.
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#1 Sisters Of Walmart
#2 An Example Of The Good People Of Wal-Mart
#3 Hey Bartender
Really, who doesn’t know Walmart? It’s the biggest retailer in the world by revenue, and a brand name that people recognize almost anywhere around the world. The Walmart business model is derived from the 19th century five-and-dime store model. Basically, it’s the kind of place where you can buy a wide variety of items, ranging from food, clothing, and household goods to electronics and toys.
Early on, Walmart’s business strategy was to put their stores in more rural, remote locations, so they they wouldn’t have to compete with other big retailers. Nowadays, market experts credit that as a main component of the retailer’s success. On the other hand, it also led to a lot of small business being forced to close, so Walmart has gotten a lot of criticism over the years for that.
#4 I Wish We Had Walmarts In Europe
#5 Walmart Parking Lot Never Dissapoints
#6 I Do Not Know If This Fits, But Jesus Christ, What?!
The first Walmart store was opened in Arkansas in 1962. It was named the “Wal-Mart Discount City,” and Sam Walton was the founder that wanted to combine low prices and good customer experiences. Walmart started out as a family-friendly, customer-oriented store, and soon, when the 1980s rolled around, they had 276 stores around the country.
Experts say that what made Walmart stand out amongst competitors was their low prices, a wide selection of goods, and family-friendly ideals. In the 1990s, it expanded to other countries like Mexico—and even to China. Nowadays, Walmart also operates in Canada, Chile, India, and several Central American and African countries.
#7 Well What Did You Expect?
#8 I Saw Something Similar To This The Other Day Here And Wanted To Introduce You Guys To My Towns Walmart Model: Everyone, Meet Carl
#9 Not Sure If This Fits Or Not
Those who have worked at Walmart know that it has a somewhat peculiar, albeit wholesome tradition. It’s the “Walmart cheer”; a chant employees have to do daily to keep their spirits up and offer customers the best service possible. Founder Sam Walton was inspired to incorporate the Walmart cheer into his stores after a visit to a Korean tennis ball manufacturing facility. But whether or not employees actually like the tradition, well, we’ll leave that for you to decide for yourselves.
#10 Thought This Belonged Here
#11 Dressed Up?
#12 This Guy Is Definitely Safe
One of the core principles of Walmart is its low prices. The retailer has always been focused on convincing their customers that they won’t find such low prices anywhere else. This means that Walmart’s net profit margin has remained around 1-5% for most of its existence since the 1960s. Most businesses that deliver goods bought online, for example, have margins in the range of 60%.
#13 This Is A Wholesome Story: Charlene Works At A Maryland Walmart, And Appears On Their Facebook Page To Demonstrate Products. Now She’s Web-Famous
#14 Elderly Employee Poses With Products
#15 Seen This On Fb
So, how did Walmart become a hub for the weird and the quirky? In 2011, Walmart spokesperson Lorenzo Lopez told NPR that the stores are, in essence, a mirror of the American people. “Over the years, Walmart has become a microcosm of American life,” he said. “Some of the stories that make news are the unusual and sometimes unfortunate events, but the ones we embrace are the simple acts of kindness we see every day among our associates and customers.”
#16 I Hope This Counts?
#17 This Turkey Cut Me Off And Took My Parking Spot
#18 A Little Trashy, But At Least He Doesn’t Work There
Charles Fishman, the author of The Wal-Mart Effect: How the World’s Most Powerful Company Really Works – and How It’s Transforming the American Economy, agrees, and says that Walmarts have sort of become the modern version of town squares in America. “Walmart, long accused of draining the life from the town squares and main streets of small-town America, has gradually become the main square of the United States, replacing the place it has helped put out of business,” he explained.
#19 Great Job Sam!
#20 Not All Heroes Wear Capes
#21 Walmart Employee Spreading Cheer
The weirdest stuff sometimes really does happen at Walmart stores. Just this spring, a woman made a TikTok video showing how the chicken nuggets she had just bought from a Walmart were “empty.” And she wasn’t the only one – other customers reported buying similar nuggets as well. The mom, Amanda, told TODAY.com that the nuggets were intended for her kid’s lunch, but receiving the chicken-less nuggets meant she had to scramble and find something else to put in his lunchbox that day.
#22 Call Me!
#23 Shopping In An Nc Walmart Right Now And This Man Has A Live Possum On His Shoulder 😂🐀
#24 When You Need To Update Your Wardrobe Because Fall Is Coming Up
What has your experience with Walmart been, Pandas? What’s your view on this ultimate symbol of capitalism? Let us know your opinions and funny experiences in the comments! And if you’d like to see more posts of people acting weird, quirky, or wholesome at their local Walmart, check out our previous posts here and here!
#25 This Is Why My Damn Fruits Cost So Much
#26 Found This Gem This Morning At Walmart
#27 Just Another Day At Walmart
#28 Is…. Is This What These Are For?
#29 Found The Guy From The Math Problems
#30 Yep
#31 Let Me Just Pop On My 12 Inch Heels And Head On Down To Walmart
#32 Seems Legit
#33 Just A Nibble
#34 You’ve Yee’d Your Last Haw
#35 Yeehaw
#36 My Boyfriend Decided This Is What He Wanted To Wear To Walmart Today
#37 Don’t Know If This Was Already Posted But It 100% Fits
#38 Are People Of Lowe’s Acceptable?
#39 What’s This Design?
#40 Bald Eagle Neck Beard
#41 This Muppet
#42 Day 3 And No One Knows I’m Up Here
#43 True Story
#44 Bikini Selection At Wal★mart
#45 An Empty Cart-Rack Seems Appropriate Today
#46 Found In Southeast Missouri
#47 Barbarians Of Walmart
#48 Charlottetown Pei
#49 I Don’t Know Why This Makes Me Laugh
#50 Walmart Taxi
#51 I, Uh…i Mean..what Is That?!
#52 He Really Just Screams Walmart
#53 The Average Face Of Walmart
#54 Just Hanging Out With Your Bearded Dragon
#55 Ho Ho Ho
#56 A Wedding Renewal In Alabama
#57 Dude Just Sat Right On The Sausages To Take A Breather
#58 There Are 2 Types Of People In The World
#59 Found One In The Wild. Even Talked To Him. He Was A Preacher Out Saving Souls
#60 Louisiana Walmart. DIY Windshield Replacement
#61 I Did Pet
#62 Like, Why?
#63 Nice Back
#64 Yes I Would Like To Make A Return
#65 Brooms Of Walmart**
#66 Welcome To My Wal-Mart
#67 Dear Walmart Shoppers… Please Don’t Do This!!! It Makes Us Cartpusher’s Jobs 10 Times Harder!
#68 Bro Got Some Fast Food, Drank An Entire Gallon Of Orange Juice, And Decided To Take A Nap On The Display Bed
#69 Haircut Of The Year
#70 That Will Def Keep You Corona Free
#71 Nothing Says I Love You Like A Box Of Chocolates, A Stuffed Teddy Bear, And Plan B
#72 Wtf??? A Goat???
#73 Yep! Another One
#74 Lady Brings A Raccoon On A Shopping Trip To Walmart
#75 Spot The Problem
#76 God Bless
#77 Spot What Is Wrong With This Picture
#78 Never Thought I’d See One
#79 What In The Jiminy Cricket Is Going On At My Walmart Today?
#80 Average Day At Walmart
#81 Bling Bling!
#82 Local Farmer Went Shopping At Walmart
#83 Pick Up Truck
#84 Avg Alabama Walmart Customer
#85 This Would Never Happen At Target
#86 Test Before You Buy: Ice Cream Edition
#87 Repost- Still Single, Are You Surprised
#88 This Dude Returned An Entire Cart Of Turkeys
#89 Does The Sam’s Club Parking Lot Count?
#90 Went Christmas Shopping And Saw This. A Choice Was Made
#91 I Know What This Sub Is For, But Can We Give Some Praise To The Good People Of Walmart?
#92 Saw This On A Baby Changing Station
#93 Shopkeep Kahlid
#94 Grandmas Of Walmart
#95 An I Can Fix Him Situation
#96 Taking Up Two Handicapped Spaces Cuz America
#97 The Grinch In Walmart 😂
#98 Decesions Were Made
#99 I Hope She Was Buying Clothes
#100 I’ve Been Waiting For The Right One To Share. She Came Like A Dove In A Dream
#101 Someone Just Set The Local Walmart On Fire
#102 Someone Got Lazy
#103 Bus Blocking Every Handicap Spots
#104 Found These At Walmart
#105 Every Darn Time
#106 My Wife Noticed And Uncanny Resemblance
#107 Where’s My Paycheck?
#108 Arguably One The Best Quotes From Tiger King 🐅 🤴
#109 I Present To You… The Privileged One:
#110 Double Parked, But Why Bother?
#111 Bigfoot Sighting At The Big ‘W’– Crazy Things Happen After 9 Pm. I’ll Let The Jokes Write Themselves LOL
#112 Saw Another Racoon. Dude Actually Had Two
#113 Typical Day At Walmart In Tampa Bay
#114 This Candy Apple Van Appeared By A Local Walmart
#115 I Am Beyond Myself
#116 Spotted In A Walmart Parking Lot
#117 What Are They Doing
#118 Not Everyone At Walmart Is Stupid
#119 Nice Combo! LOL
#120 ✨miraculous✨
#121 Sailing Away With My Tail
#122 Come On Lisa, You Forgot Your Starbucks
#123 Got Milk?
#124 I Just Thought Everyone Was Checking Out My Butt Today At Walmart
#125 Ok
#126 Let’s Read About Eggs And Chips…
#127 My Brother And I Hit Up Walmart After Seeing Fantastic Four
#128 Some Very Questionable Toys
#129 Elderly Employee Poses With Products
#130 This Is Where The Fun Begins
#131 Sure Looks Like They Can
#132 A Wonderful Walmart Wedding!
#133 Welcome To Iowa Walmart
#134 So Close
#135 Wisdom Or Wastedom?
