10 Secrets Walmart Doesn't Want You To Know

Large corporations are complex entities. They look shiny on the outside, but behind that facade, there are all kinds of shady

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that they try hard to keep hidden. And the more the corporation has to interact with the general public, the more frantic it becomes trying to keep its rotten underbelly from being exposed. With that ominous introduction, you probably

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what's coming. Walmart is in the title, so obviously we'll look at 10

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Walmart

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. Store Brand Supplements Aren't Worth It It's not the darkest secret in the bag or the biggest skeleton in Walmart's closet, but we're just getting started here.

Now, the thing about supplements is that unless they are prescribed by a doctor and come from a reputable and trusted source, you really

want

to stay away from them. But some people find it hard to resist. After all, taking a pill is always much easier than stuffing your face with green vegetables. And if you're one of those people who just can't do without supplements, then the last place you'd want to stock up on your precious pills would be Walmart. Especially their brand name supplements. Because? Well, for one thing, the pills may not contain as many beneficial ingredients as written on the package.

I mean it

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't take a genius to figure this out. The supplements are cheaper than other stores and even cheaper than other brands sold next door, so something is up. And that's what happens. The good things that are supposed to benefit your body are missing. In other words, you could just be swallowing a bunch of flour- and sawdust-filled placebos. So, just because they're cheap doesn't mean you're saving money. Chances are, you're throwing money away for something that won't do you any good. Discrimination We all now know that discrimination in the workplace is a serious problem. And most large corporations go to great lengths to burnish their public image and demonstrate that this type of behavior is not tolerated.

For years, Google opted for "Do no evil!" It was a good slogan until lawsuits against Google piled up and then they abandoned it. Walmart prefers to go with "Equal Opportunity Employer." It sounds good and gives the brand a clean, impeccable image. But how true is that motto? And is Walmart really an equal opportunity employer? Judging by the lawsuits, we're going to say no. And it's not just about equal opportunity either. There has been a lot of discrimination against pregnant women, but it's not just that. It goes against women in general. There are two decades of sexual harassment lawsuits to consider.

For years, the company has swept under the rug all sexual harassment complaints that employees had filed against their colleagues. Instead of taking action and putting an end to the rampant problems, the company chose to look the other way. This has led many of the victims of such horrendous behavior to leave work or endure it in silence. Most of the job descriptions that the company publishes in its advertisements make it clear that the position is geared toward men and not women. Avoid Organic Foods from Walmart Organic foods mean a lack of antibiotics and clean, healthy foods to put on your table.

Of course, this healthy meal comes at a price. Organic foods are typically more expensive than their non-organic counterparts. But if you can afford it, you won't have a problem paying a little more. Unless you're shopping at Walmart. Because then you will pay a lot more to get your organic foods than at other retail chains. Overall, Walmart's food section is the least appealing. In fact, you would do yourself a huge favor by doing your weekly shopping at other places like Aldi or Trader Joe's. Low food quality and prices make Walmart a poor choice. And nowhere is this problem more evident than in the organic section.

A recent review of major retail chains found that Walmart generally charges its customers much more for organic foods than its competitors. If you have time you can check it out for yourself. Simply visit the websites of the nearest retailers and compare prices. You'll find that Walmart's organic food prices are always higher than other retailers. No Background Checks All employers, no matter how big or small, try to vet new employees before hiring them. This is especially true if the employee is someone who will interact with customers. Background checks ensure that staff do not have a criminal record or violent past that could put the public at risk.

It is also an excellent policy to ensure that the company will not be liable for lawsuits if an employee loses control with a customer. Which makes it even more disconcerting that Walmart doesn't follow that reasonable policy of checking the backgrounds of its employees before hiring them. And since Walmart has a firearms section, you can start to get the idea here. What would happen if a convicted felon started handling firearms at Walmart? And if you think that was a long shot, think again. Someone once posted on Reddit, the social platform, how Walmart had hired his convicted brother to work in the hunting department.

Now the safety of everyone who enters the store is at risk. This includes not only customers, but also other employees who have no idea what kind of person handles firearms in the hunting department. And of course, not having background checks means that Walmart could hire people previously accused of sexual harassment in their previous jobs, thus exacerbating its own sexual harassment problems. Online Pricing As with most companies, Walmart typically tries to attract customers by offering discounted prices online. Just go to their website and browse. You will find daily promotions and discounts on various items and products. As we said, this is a normal practice that almost all retailers do.

And if you go to the store you will find the same product sold at a different price. There is no scam here. Because online prices change almost daily, the retail giant's various outlets do not adjust their prices to match those offered online. So that's where you come in. Now Walmart's policy is that if the same product has a lower price on a Walmart website, you'll get that discounted price, not the store price. So while shopping at Walmart, make sure you have your phone with you. Enter the name of the product on the Walmart website and see the price it offers.

If it's less than the in-store price, show the discounted price to the cashier and they'll adjust it on the spot. Just remember that the product has to match the item in the store. Same name, brand and size. Harsh working conditions We've all heard it before. Giant companies profit from sweatshops in poor countries where working conditions are abhorrent and workers are treated unfairly. It has to do with reducing the cost of labor and increasing your profit margins. Higher profits mean shareholders are happy and the company's top executives get huge annual bonuses. But what does Walmart have to do with this?

Well, apparently, everything. You see, Walmart has someone else to please besides shareholders and the stock market. And that is the client. The only way to please the retail customer is to offer affordable prices. Price wars are common among retail giants. But how can you reduce costs and offer the customer a good product at a low price and at the same time show good profit margins at the end of the fiscal year? Well, the answer lies in the clandestine factories that use child labor in poor countries. And it's not that Walmart directly hires these workers and subjects them to these inhumane conditions.

But Walmart takes care of the companies that employ these people. Even when the media exposes the harsh conditions in these factories, you would think Walmart would stop working with them. But that's not what happens. Since the goal is to make a profit, the corporation won't worry about things like worker rights and fair pay as long as they happen thousands of miles away. Keep an eye out for big discounts There are two types of buyers. Those who drive to the nearest store with or without a shopping list. They go in there, grab a cart and start filling it with the things they need.

Then they go to the nearest cash register, pay and leave. And there is the other type of buyers who are prepared. They check online and compare prices. They know which days the retailer offers discounts on groceries and when there is a sale in the meat section. That type of customer knows what he wants, when he will buy it and, in many cases, how much he will pay for it. Now, guess which guy pays the least and ends up with the best deals? The second client, of course. Walmart and other retail giants depend on the first type of customer to make profits.

It is true that Walmart offers discounts, but they are mainly aimed at the second type of customer. The one who searches, compares and decides where to buy. Even heavily discounted events like Black Friday shouldn't be taken for granted. In the days before Black Friday, keep an eye on the prices of the items you want to buy. Then you'll know if you're really getting them at a good discount on Black Friday or if you're getting ripped off. The early riser You must have heard of the saying of the early riser. Well, it's more than a saying and it's not just that your mom was trying to get you out of bed in time to catch the school bus.

And if you were wondering what kind of worm you were supposed to catch while rushing bleary-eyed every morning to get to school on time, well, Walmart has the answer. See, the retail giant tends to offer deep discounts on groceries early in the day and then take them away around noon. These discounts usually apply to unsold food from the previous day and will be returned unless you get it first. Yesterday's bread gets a big discount before it's taken off the shelf. So if you manage to get to the store early in the morning, you will find most of these foods sold at a very good price.

And that is the worm that the early bird gets. It's a big savings on food. Do you think it's worth getting up early for that? The Clearance Section This isn't exactly a secret, but most people who spend hours shopping at Walmart are blissfully unaware of its existence. We are talking, of course, about the liquidation section. Now, every Walmart location has one. And they keep it as far away as possible. That means you'll have to dig a little and walk around looking for it. Or you could just ask the manager where they keep their authorization section. So why would you want to check them anyway?

Well, because of the big discounts obviously. These sections have everything that the store failed to sell. Instead of returning it or throwing it away at one of their stores, they keep these items piled up in an isolated section. You can find toys that are sold cheap or even electronic products. Keep in mind that not all outlets will keep their heavily discounted items in one place. You can find them, for example, on the lowest shelves. So, you'll literally have to dig deep and bend over to reach those valuable items. That's the real takeaway here. Don't go shopping without a plan.

Be prepared to do your research and spend some time searching for the best deals and great discounts. Say no to Walmart furniture Who doesn't like cheap things? All along we have focused on how to get the best deals and pay less to get more. So what's wrong with cheap Walmart products? Well, nothing if you buy non-organic bread or vegetables. But if you're buying durable goods, like furniture, you'd better shop around. When it comes to furniture, you don't want to be cheap. This is not something you will buy every day, week, month or even year. You want your furniture to last until you get tired of looking at it and replace it.

Walmart furniture has the ability to collapse when you least expect it. It's as if those pieces of furniture have a mind of their own, without any sense of loyalty. Furniture tends to get bored pretty quickly with its new owners. Then, just when you're about to get used to your new couch or chair or that quaint coffee table with strange colors, your new furniture calls it a day and commits a treacherous act of self-destruction. So while the price seems great at the time, as many have said before: you get what you pay for. Get more bang for your buck by playing another of our great videos.

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