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Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

3 panel image: Lowe's store, person sipping, energizer batteries.

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‘First mistake was going to Lowe’s’: Woman’s fire alarm starts chirping. Then she goes to the store for some Energizer batteries

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‘How about Walmart add tap to pay instead?’: Walmart may have just made a major change to self-checkout

Sabine Joseph was a former reporting intern for the Daily Dot. Her work has appeared in Miami and Connecticut publications, including Montage, the Miami Laker, and Connecticut Health I-Team.

Sabine Joseph

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‘We are more tech-powered than we’ve ever been’: Walmart just announced it’s making a big change

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‘I would buy one every month or so from Sam’s club’: Customer buys 8-pack of Extra gum. Then he opens the box

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Walmart and Amazon are changing their return policies. Here’s what you need to know

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‘Baby, this is when you know it’s bad’: Walmart customer catches store locking up steaks

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Hand opening a pack of butter, and hand holding Land O Lakes Butter

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‘This was sealed’: Customer opens Land O’Lakes unsalted butter sticks. Then they see Walmart’s Great Value brand inside

2 image split. Man grabbing Hot Cheetos at store on left. Hot Cheetos bags on right.

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‘And they actually taste better’: Walmart shopper reaches for large $2.69 Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Then he picks up the 1-ounce bags

A Walmart parking lot with a red overlay.

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Walmart announces new $48 parking lot fine. Here’s how to avoid it

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Women with Black hat and Shirt in her home, Yellow and Blue Walmart Signage

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Walmart shopper reaches for Angus beef cuts. Then she notices this unprecedented new anti-theft device

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Warmart employee with name tag, bright blue Walmart signage

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‘I do this at Target I have like 40 name tags’: Walmart worker shares why they have 6 different name tags—it’s more common than you think

Women shops from walmart, buys 4-pound bag of Great Value chicken wings. She’s shocked when she opens the bag

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‘It’s a bargain’: Walmart shopper buys 4-pound bag of Great Value chicken wings. Then she’s shocked when she opens it up

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

Women holding angus burger meat patties, Walmart store

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‘Don’t buy meat from them’: Walmart shopper buys Angus Beef Burgers. Then she takes a closer look at the fine print

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

3 panel image: a case of milk in a store, a Dollar General store sign, a person standing outside.

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‘I am very confused and a little bit too suspicious’: Shopper goes to Dollar General. Then they spot Great Value milk jugs

3 panel image: a person explains, a Walmart sign, and a dog smiles.

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