10 Things You Didn’t Know About Walmart
When Sam Walton opened the first Walmart in 1962 in Arkansas, he likely had no idea just how big and successful these stores would one day become.
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Today, Walmart is a household name for its ability to offer some of the lowest prices around. While offering low prices is not a surprise, there are 10 other facts about Walmart you probably didn't know.
You may soon be able to shop by drone.
The pandemic inspired creative solutions for pick-up and delivery. Perhaps the most creative yet, Walmart partnered with a nationwide drone company called "DroneUP" to deliver COVID testing kits to people at home.
They were so pleased by the swift result that they plan to further invest in this service for other kinds of super speedy, at-home deliveries. They'll run a pilot program out of their Bentonville, Arkansas store.
Walmart has A LOT of employees.
You probably knew Walmart employed a lot of people. After all, they have approximately 10,500 "retail units," which includes eCommerce websites. But perhaps you did not know that this amounts to the retail company employing nearly 2.3 million people around the world.
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You can get $4 prescriptions.
Medications are one of the priciest, out-of-pocket healthcare expenses that many people must pay for, and for a variety of life-improving and life-saving reasons. At Walmart, you can pay just $4 for a 30-day supply of a number of generic medications and only $10 on some generics for a 90-day supply.
Walmart employs and educates veterans.
Walmart has committed to employing and educating military veterans who are seeking work through their "Find a Future" program. Walmart career counselors will help point veterans in the right direction. Educational training will help veterans obtain new skills. There are entrepreneurship opportunities for them, too.
You probably live near a Walmart.
Walmarts are so ubiquitous that, according to Eat This, 90% of Americans live close to a Walmart.
You'll never guess its top-selling item.
There are so many affordable possibilities to choose from at Walmart in the clothing, home goods, appliance and toy departments. So what's the biggest seller? Bananas!
According to Bloomberg, Walmart sells billions of our favorite, potassium laden fruit. Who knew! It may not be surprising when you learn that Americans eat an average of 27 lbs. of bananas every year, according to Mashed.
The best way to get clearance-priced food is ...
Here's the best way to get your produce, meat and bakery items on clearance at Walmart, according to The Krazy Koupon Lady.
Check out the "best by" date and come back to the store one day before that date. Walmart drops prices just in time to make sure you can still enjoy these items before they go bad.
Walmart will literally restock your fridge for you.
No, that's not a euphemism. Through Walmart's In-Home Delivery program, you can pay for a Walmart employee to not only deliver your groceries while you are away, but physically put them into your fridge for you.
For folks who feel a little wary about a stranger coming into your house, Walmart offers a live stream you can watch through your app.
You can trade in old electronics for gift cards.
Do you have old game consoles, phones, tablets, laptops or wearable smart devices that you don't use anymore but are in decent condition? You can trade them in at Walmart for gift cards through its virtual Gadget to Gift Cards program.
You don't even have to leave your house either. You can download a shipping label and send it off.
Walmart's baby registry comes with a free gift.
Walmart really wants to make its expectant parents happy. When you sign up for their baby registry, you'll get a free gift, which may include diapers, formula samples or other newborn baby essentials.
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