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Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

Walmart closes self-checkout, so shopper checks out at pharmacy

‘You think I’m gonna pay $5 a month?’: Walmart closes self-checkout, so shopper checks out at pharmacy. It backfires

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

hand holding raspberry preserves (l) dollar tree storefront (c) english muffins (r)

‘The Texas Toast is so versatile’: Dollar Tree shopper reveals 6 grocery items that are ‘cheaper than they are at Walmart’

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

Walmart shopper has to walk around with shopping cart full of locked-up items

‘I feel embarrassed carrying this around’: Walmart shopper has to walk around with shopping cart full of locked-up items

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

Walmart customer slams secret shoppers for following the 'wrong people' around the store

‘Who takes their time to steal clearance items?’: Walmart customer slams secret shoppers for following the ‘wrong people’ around store

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

woman checks abandoned basket someone dropped off outside of Walmart

‘There are really people that can’t just mind their own business’: Woman checks abandoned basket someone left at Walmart

Kroger Store Shelves now are packed with images only.

‘We are definitely living in The Hunger Games’: Kroger shopper shows apple juice, Cheez-It shelves replaced by product photos

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

Braden Bjella

Walmart shopper says worker harassed her, accused her of stealing after scoring clearance items

‘Why is she detaining you? You paid’: Walmart shopper says worker falsely accused her of stealing after scoring clearance items

Walmart shopper catches store tricking customers on Herbal Essences 'combo deal'

‘The math wasn’t mathing’: Walmart shopper catches store tricking customers on Herbal Essences bundle ‘deal’

Walmart storefront(l), Woman talking(c), Items in a box(r)

‘We have to take the little box … to get unlocked again’: Walmart shopper says worker unlocked item just to put it in another locked case

Walmart worker talking(l), Walmart(c), $97 price tag(r)

‘She knew it was false advertisement’: Walmart customer finds vacuum advertised for $97. A worker tries to convince him it’s $149

Walmart storefront(l), man talking(c), Plastic bags in boxes on shelf(r)

‘Banned single use plastics and now making a profit off of it’: Walmart customer finds pack of Great Value plastic grocery bags for sale in the store

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 holding phone with walmart app(l), Woman talking(c), Walmart scanner and shelves(r)

‘Only to find literally everything on the shelf’: Walmart worker catches online order pickers lying about out-of-stock items

Woman talking(l), Walmart logo(c), Butter sticks(r)

‘They did this with eggs last week!’: Woman catches Walmart trying to overcharge her for Great Value butter

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

woman uses regular checkout for single pack of gum to ‘save’ jobs

‘I work at Walmart and this genuinely gets me so mad’: Viewers divided after woman uses regular checkout for single pack of gum to ‘save’ jobs

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Shopper shows Logan Paul’s ‘PRIME’ drink on rollback at Walmart amid lawsuit claims

Walmart