They sure aren't. Why, I went into the local Wal*Mart last week to buy some coffee early in the morning. One cashier working (about 20-25 employees in the store but only one working a single cash register), and the self-checkout machines were turned off for some reason. I was fourth in line behind two full shopping carts and one other exasperated guy in front of me. I yelled up to the front, "Hey, is this the only lane open?!". The cashier and her supervisor (oh, did I fail to mention that the cashier's supervisor was looking over her shoulder the whole time?) just stared at me, perhaps because I wasn't speaking in Mexican, and then went on with their business. The guy in front of me turned and scowled, "Yes, this is the only checkout lane". I promptly set my coffee on a nearby shelf and walked out.
Fast forward to today: I'm in the same Wal*Mart to buy a small tool box. Couldn't find one, but did find a good price on a diamond-cut paper shredder. Mrs. Randog had been bugging me about replacing the one I absconded with for my shop, so here's my opportunity for some peace. I walked up to the checkout area - 30 lanes for your convenience!! - only to find about 7 of them open and the self-checkout lanes mysteriously closed again. Not seeing an opportunity to get out of the store in 20 minutes or less, I again left my potential purchase on the closest shelf and walked out.
So, EoU, you are correct--Wal*Mart is definitely not selling!
***So, EoU, you are correct—Wal*Mart is definitely not selling! ***
I went to the local WM the day before Christmas for dog food. for the first time I can remember, all lanes were open, the store was so packed with people you couls barely get through the store.
Me too. I walked out of Walmart. Plenty of politically correct help wandering about, but none at the checkouts.
Put my items aside rather than put in 20 minutes.
My experience at wal Mart to a T. I gave up of them for the most part over 5 years ago. I hate waiting in line. Even more so when 20 people in one line and 25 other lanes not open.
They have certainly been busy around here.