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Hello, I see Walmart's website is used as a source many times in this article. To help cut down on the article's reliance on those primary sources, I have prepared a list of new sources that could be used. I'm pinging Checkingfax, who has reviewed a previous request by me.
As I have noted before on this Talk page, I am one of Walmart's representatives on Wikipedia so I won't edit this article and am asking editors for help here. I am happy to answer any questions.
Replacing some primary sources with third-party references
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with <ref name="Financial Post 16">{{cite news |title=Wal-Mart Stores Inc to hike pay for 1.2 million workers in 2016 to average US$13.38 an hour |url=http://business.financialpost.com/news/retail-marketing/wal-mart-stores-inc-to-hike-pay-for-1-2-million-workers-in-2016-to-average-us13-38-an-hour |newspaper=[[Financial Post]] |date=20 January 2016 |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> Walmart International
with <ref name="Hess 13">{{cite web |url=http://247wallst.com/special-report/2013/08/21/the-10-largest-employers-in-america/3/ |title=The 10 largest employers in America |author=Alexander E.M. Hess |date=22 August 2013 |publisher=24/7 Wall St. |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> and <ref name="Globe and Mail 12">{{cite news |title=2012 rankings of Canada's 350 biggest private companies |url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-magazine/top-1000/2012-rankings-of-canadas-350-biggest-private-companies/article4372009/ |newspaper=[[The Globe and Mail]] |date=28 June 2012 |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> The full former reference used Corporate affairs
with <ref name="Revenues and Profits">{{cite web |url=http://revenuesandprofits.com/how-walmart-makes-money-understanding-walmart-business-model/ |title=How Walmart makes money? Understanding Walmart business model |date=6 November 2015 |work= |publisher=Revenuesandprofits.com |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> Introduction
History: Early years (1945–1969)
with <ref name="Schnyder 15">{{cite news |title=Bentonville becoming an American classic destination |last1=Schnyder |first1=Melinda |url=http://www.kansas.com/living/travel/article21238263.html |newspaper=[[The Wichita Eagle]] |date=17 May 2015 |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> and <ref name="Arkansas Parks and Tourism">{{cite web |url=http://www.arkansas.com/attractions/detail/the-walmart-museum/18714 |title=The Walmart Museum |work=Arkansas.com |publisher=[[Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism]] |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> Walmart U.S.
with <ref name="Dudley 14">{{cite news |title=Wal-Mart taps Asia chief as new CEO of U.S. division |last1=Dudley |first1=Renee |url=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-07-24/wal-mart-promotes-asia-chief-greg-foran-to-head-of-u-s-division |newspaper=[[Bloomberg News]] |date=25 July 2014 |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> Walmart Supercenter
with <ref name="RENX 10">{{cite web |url=http://renx.ca/story/walmart-canada-unveils-100th-supercentre/ |title=Walmart Canada unveils 100th supercentre |date=16 July 2010 |publisher=Real Estate News Exchange |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> Walmart International
with <ref name="Rudarakanchana 13">{{cite news |title=Wal-Mart Stores names head of company's international operations as CEO: What you need to know |last1=Rudarakanchana |first1=Nat |url=http://www.ibtimes.com/wal-mart-stores-wmt-names-head-companys-international-operations-ceo-what-you-need-1484290 |newspaper=[[International Business Times]] |date=25 November 2013 |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> Canada
with <ref name="Flavelle 10">{{cite news |title=Walmart Canada issues rewards-based MasterCard |last1=Flavelle |first1=Dana |url=http://www.thestar.com/business/personal_finance/spending_saving/2010/06/15/walmart_canada_issues_rewardsbased_mastercard.html |newspaper=[[Toronto Star]] |date=15 June 2010 |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref>
with <ref name="Burritt10">{{cite news |title=The three-way fight for Brazilian shoppers |last1=Burritt |first1=Chris |last2=Oliveira |first2=Joao |last3=Bauerova |first3=Ladka |url=http://www.bloomberg.com/bw/magazine/content/10_14/b4172070555994.htm |newspaper=[[Bloomberg News]] |date=25 March 2010 |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> |
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Hello, I went through this article and identified two dozen references with dead links. Being that it's important to have proper links when possible, I found either correct links to the stories referenced or different articles that can verify the information in this article. Please see the full list below. I am one of Walmart's representatives on Wikipedia so I won't edit this article and am asking editors for help here. I'm also pinging @ Checkingfax, who has looked at previous requests I've made to this page. I'm happy to answer any questions on this.
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did not belong accompanying reference No. 82 (which was reference No. 81 in my original note last week) in the section about Bud's Discount City. It appears you already
cleaned this up, so no more action is required.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://heraldbulletin.com/apstorysection/x69809260/Got-groceries-Wal-Mart-testing-home-delivery|title=Got groceries?|date=April 23, 2011|work=[[The Herald Bulletin]]|accessdate=May 23, 2011}}{{dead link|date=March 2016}}</ref>
<ref name="Wake">{{cite news|url=http://www2.journalnow.com/news/2010/sep/29/head-of-Walmart-tells-wfu-audience-of-plans-for-g-ar-425152/|title=Head of Walmart tells WFU audience of plans for growth over next 20 years |last=Daniel|first=Fran|work=[[Winston-Salem Journal]]|date=September 29, 2010|accessdate=September 29, 2010}}{{dead link|date=March 2016}}</ref>
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Hello, Wikipedians! I want to note here that I recently posted an edit request on the Talk page for the article on Walmart CEO Doug McMillon. As you'll see on that request, the draft in my user space updates, fixes inaccuracies, better organizes and adds citations. My draft maintains most of what already appears in the live article, but it presents the information in a more organized, encyclopedic manner.
I am one of Walmart's representatives on Wikipedia, so I won't edit this article. Can any editors help? I am happy to answer any questions. Thanks, JLD at Walmart ( talk) 14:08, 28 March 2016 (UTC)
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Hello, Wikipedians! Let's talk about the structure of this article, particularly some of the information currently housed within the Criticism section. Right now, it begins with a short overview paragraph describing the criticisms that Walmart has faced, which seems straightforward and reasonable. That is followed by separate smaller sections on Economic impact, Big data analytics, Labor relations and Gender and sexual orientation.
Up front, I want to make clear I am not suggesting removing the Criticism section, but raise the question of whether it makes more sense for these subsections to be dealt with the way the article was structured prior to an edit on March 8, 2015, that moved these subsections to Criticism. Before that edit, Economic impact, Big data analytics, Labor relations and Gender and sexual orientation were listed in the Corporate affairs section. ( Take a look). I would recommend keeping the Criticism section and its opening paragraph as a summary of criticisms against Walmart. (This section includes a link to a 9,000-word article called Criticism of Walmart. That should obviously stay, too.) However, Economic impact, Big data analytics, Labor relations and Gender and sexual orientation are big, important, complex topics, not simple "criticisms". I feel to simply throw them under the header of Criticisms does a disservice to the overall discussion of these topics. Yes, at times some of these topics have been controversial and sparked debate, but they do not boil down to criticisms against Walmart.
Please keep this in mind when reviewing this request: Not everything under Criticism is critical. For example:
Labeling all discussion of these topics as "criticisms" gives the impression that Walmart is bad in these regards, which seems like it could violate Wikipedia's policy on WP:NPOV.
To recap: My view is that it would work best if Economic impact, Big data analytics, Labor relations and Gender and sexual orientation were moved back into the Corporate affairs section, where they were originally, reflecting the multifaceted nature of each of these topics. The remaining content of the Criticism section is absolutely fine where it is.
These are my ideas and I would love to hear from others. I'm happy to answer any questions. Thanks, JLD at Walmart ( talk) 16:56, 22 April 2016 (UTC)
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Well, those are my suggestions. I suppose we need to wait for consensus regarding getting rid of the "Criticism" section. – Corinne ( talk) 01:43, 4 May 2016 (UTC)
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19:05, 21 June 2016 (UTC)@ Corinne, JLD at Walmart, and Crh23: As discussed in #Reorganization of content thread above, dedicated Controversy and criticism sections are deprecated; C&C should be integrated with the prose where it is germane; this is an encyclopedia.
There is a Criticism of Walmart article of 9500 words that contains this information already, but snippets of it can be weaved into the prose of this article.
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Here is one big addition that I removed in the Diff above. Cheers! {{u|
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There appears to be some disagreement between this article and the one for Sinopec over which is the largest company in the world by revenue. Neither claim has an obvious source cited and I don't trust myself to fix this on my own. Wanted to bring it to someone's attention.
I'm not sure about else where, but under the Walmart Express section both Gentry and Prairie Grove are given the state postal abbreviation for Alaska (AK), not Arkansas (AR)
<<However, it was announced in November 2015 that beginning in January, all in-store outlets will be converted exclusively to Corner Bakery Café and the transition will be completed sometime by August 2016.>>
This was posted under the Walmart Supercenter section. Is this true? I can't find this anywhere else, but on Wikipedia. I removed it. It shouldn't be posted as fact unless it can be sourced.
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Here is Walmart's press release regarding the planned acquisition of Jet.com https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/104169/000010416916000113/exhibit991-882016.htm
The text of the PR is quite clear: "The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval, has been approved by the Boards of Directors for both companies and is expected to close this calendar year."
As at 8 August, Walmart does not yet own Jet.com. Stockst ( talk) 05:20, 9 August 2016 (UTC)
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On Aug. 4, Sammy1339 created the Animal welfare section about Walmart's plans to sell completely cage-free eggs by 2025. As written, this seems very detailed, especially since some of the information is not directly about Walmart's plans but about cage-free chickens in general. What do editors think about the last three sentences and whether this should be included in this article? Perhaps it is better fitted for the poultry farming article?
Also, I have a question on this sentence: Walmart's cage-free eggs will not come from free range producers, but rather industrial-scale farms where the birds will be alotted between 1 and 1.5 square feet each, a stressful arrangement which causes cannibalism. The Modern Farmer story mentions cannibalism while discussing an industry process called beak trimming, which it calls "the practice of removing part of the top and bottom of a bird’s beak in order to prevent the animals from pecking each other in close quarters under stressful conditions—and in some cases cannibalizing each other". However, the source does not specifically say that the space allotted by Walmart's new guidelines leads to that behavior, as the sentence in this Wikipedia article claims. Can someone else read through the source and determine if they think it is accurately reflected here?
I would love to hear from others. Thanks, JLD at Walmart ( talk) 14:00, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
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I've removed the last section, and changed some of the wording - for example "taking a wait-and-see attitude to the news" - as quoted in the article - is not the same as expressing skepticism, and Badger's full quote was more directed at businesses in general, not specifically Walmart, so I've included the rest of his quote to show this. Chaheel Riens ( talk) 14:47, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
The new policies do not address concerns about other production practices, such as debeaking, and they are likely to exacerbate environmental and occupational health problems as well as high hen mortality rates.
The decision was particularly important because of Walmart's large market share and influence on the rest of the industry.<ref>Forbes</ref><ref>Bloomberg</ref>FourViolas ( talk) 04:53, 10 August 2016 (UTC)
I've been clear that I think this section is over-detailed, but if it is to stay - as seems to be consensus - then I will also make a few changes, while preserving the section detail:
Unlike battery cages, the systems Walmart's suppliers will use allow the hens to move around, but relative to battery cages they have higher hen mortality rates and present distinct environmental and worker health problems.3 is helpful. FourViolas ( talk) 12:34, 15 August 2016 (UTC)
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On Aug. 17, 2016, an IP editor created the Growing crime problem subsection under History. To maintain balance, I hope Wikipedians watching this page can add the following, which quickly outlines Walmart’s efforts to curb thefts and cut down on crime, using two Bloomberg stories as references, including the report on which this Growing crime problem subsection is based:
Since Doug McMillon began as CEO in 2014, Walmart instituted initiatives to decrease thefts and other crimes in its stores, including shifting employees to store exits and self-checkout areas; spot-checking receipts; installing security cameras in high-theft areas; using analytics; and hiring off-duty police. [1] Walmart brought back greeters in 2016, in part as an effort to prevent shoplifting. [2]
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Police reports from dozens of Walmart stores suggest the number of petty crimes committed on Walmart properties nationwide in 2016 will be in the hundreds of thousands. Additionally, more than 200 violent crimes, including attempted kidnappings and multiple stabbings, shootings, and murders, have occurred at the nation’s 4,500 Walmarts as of August 2016, or about one a day, according to an analysis of media reports.<ref name="Pettypiece August16>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-walmart-crime/|title=Walmart's Out-of-Control Crime Problem is Driving Police Crazy|last=Pettypiece|first=Shannon|date=2016-08-17|access-date=2016-08-17}}</ref> Since Doug McMillon began as CEO in 2014, Walmart instituted initiatives to decrease thefts and other crimes in its stores, including shifting employees to store exits and self-checkout areas; spot-checking receipts; installing security cameras in high-theft areas; using analytics; and hiring off-duty police.<ref name="Pettypiece August16"/> Walmart brought back greeters in 2016, in part as an effort to prevent shoplifting.<ref name="Pettypiece May16">{{cite news |title=Wal-Mart brings back door greeters after successful test |last1=Pettypiece |first1=Shannon |url=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-04/wal-mart-brings-back-greeters-to-entrance-after-successful-test |newspaper=[[Bloomberg News]] |date=May 4, 2016 |accessdate=August 18, 2016}}</ref> |
Also, the title of the section should be in sentence case, not title case, as per Manual of Style.
As I have stated before, I am one of Walmart's representative on Wikipedia and I have a financial conflict of interest, so I am bringing this up here rather than edit the article itself. Thanks, JLD at Walmart ( talk) 20:20, 19 August 2016 (UTC)
Why "doing business as Walmart" in the first paragraph of the article? Why not "marketed as Walmart"? Qwertyxp2000 ( talk | contribs) 00:32, 4 October 2016 (UTC)
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On September 26, 2016, an anonymous editor posted this sentence, dealing with a store associate in Georgia refusing to make a Blue Lives Matter cake, to the Growing crime problem section. I have a few issues with this edit that I'd like to bring up. First, this certainly does not belong in this section, which deals with a recent article on crimes reportedly occurring at Walmart stores. Second, this was a one-time incident at one of Walmart's 11,500 stores across the globe. It fails to rise to the level of importance to be included in an encyclopedic entry about the company as a whole. Third, this article fails to mention that Walmart had apologized for the incident, as was written about in independent, third-party sources, such as Fortune. Can another editor take a look at this edit and delete it if it is not appropriate? As I have stated before, I am one of Walmart's representative on Wikipedia and I have a financial conflict of interest, so I am bringing this up here rather than edit the article itself. Thanks, JLD at Walmart ( talk) 19:45, 12 October 2016 (UTC)
Hello, Wikipedians! I want editors who watch this page to be aware that I posted a request for page protection at Wikipedia:Requests for page protection. Previous semi-protection expired on July 25, 2016. It is my hope that semi-protection will cut down on vandalism to this page. As I have noted on this page and others relating to Walmart, I am one of Walmart's representatives on Wikipedia and I have a financial conflict of interest. Thanks, JLD at Walmart ( talk) 21:13, 12 October 2016 (UTC)
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Hello, Wikipedians! This edit by Nightscream incorrectly refers to Walmart's former chief executive as "Leo Scott". His name is Lee Scott. Can someone fix it? As I have noted here and on related Wikipedia articles, I have a financial conflict of interest as one of Walmart's representatives on the site and I will not make changes to the article myself.
Can we also discuss the length of the section? While I do not argue against the inclusion of the topic on the page, is it overblown to repeat so much info from the Bloomberg report? Thanks, JLD at Walmart ( talk) 14:34, 25 April 2017 (UTC)
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Hello, I see Walmart's website is used as a source many times in this article. To help cut down on the article's reliance on those primary sources, I have prepared a list of new sources that could be used. I'm pinging Checkingfax, who has reviewed a previous request by me.
As I have noted before on this Talk page, I am one of Walmart's representatives on Wikipedia so I won't edit this article and am asking editors for help here. I am happy to answer any questions.
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with <ref name="Financial Post 16">{{cite news |title=Wal-Mart Stores Inc to hike pay for 1.2 million workers in 2016 to average US$13.38 an hour |url=http://business.financialpost.com/news/retail-marketing/wal-mart-stores-inc-to-hike-pay-for-1-2-million-workers-in-2016-to-average-us13-38-an-hour |newspaper=[[Financial Post]] |date=20 January 2016 |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> Walmart International
with <ref name="Hess 13">{{cite web |url=http://247wallst.com/special-report/2013/08/21/the-10-largest-employers-in-america/3/ |title=The 10 largest employers in America |author=Alexander E.M. Hess |date=22 August 2013 |publisher=24/7 Wall St. |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> and <ref name="Globe and Mail 12">{{cite news |title=2012 rankings of Canada's 350 biggest private companies |url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-magazine/top-1000/2012-rankings-of-canadas-350-biggest-private-companies/article4372009/ |newspaper=[[The Globe and Mail]] |date=28 June 2012 |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> The full former reference used Corporate affairs
with <ref name="Revenues and Profits">{{cite web |url=http://revenuesandprofits.com/how-walmart-makes-money-understanding-walmart-business-model/ |title=How Walmart makes money? Understanding Walmart business model |date=6 November 2015 |work= |publisher=Revenuesandprofits.com |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> Introduction
History: Early years (1945–1969)
with <ref name="Schnyder 15">{{cite news |title=Bentonville becoming an American classic destination |last1=Schnyder |first1=Melinda |url=http://www.kansas.com/living/travel/article21238263.html |newspaper=[[The Wichita Eagle]] |date=17 May 2015 |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> and <ref name="Arkansas Parks and Tourism">{{cite web |url=http://www.arkansas.com/attractions/detail/the-walmart-museum/18714 |title=The Walmart Museum |work=Arkansas.com |publisher=[[Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism]] |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> Walmart U.S.
with <ref name="Dudley 14">{{cite news |title=Wal-Mart taps Asia chief as new CEO of U.S. division |last1=Dudley |first1=Renee |url=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-07-24/wal-mart-promotes-asia-chief-greg-foran-to-head-of-u-s-division |newspaper=[[Bloomberg News]] |date=25 July 2014 |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> Walmart Supercenter
with <ref name="RENX 10">{{cite web |url=http://renx.ca/story/walmart-canada-unveils-100th-supercentre/ |title=Walmart Canada unveils 100th supercentre |date=16 July 2010 |publisher=Real Estate News Exchange |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> Walmart International
with <ref name="Rudarakanchana 13">{{cite news |title=Wal-Mart Stores names head of company's international operations as CEO: What you need to know |last1=Rudarakanchana |first1=Nat |url=http://www.ibtimes.com/wal-mart-stores-wmt-names-head-companys-international-operations-ceo-what-you-need-1484290 |newspaper=[[International Business Times]] |date=25 November 2013 |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> Canada
with <ref name="Flavelle 10">{{cite news |title=Walmart Canada issues rewards-based MasterCard |last1=Flavelle |first1=Dana |url=http://www.thestar.com/business/personal_finance/spending_saving/2010/06/15/walmart_canada_issues_rewardsbased_mastercard.html |newspaper=[[Toronto Star]] |date=15 June 2010 |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref>
with <ref name="Burritt10">{{cite news |title=The three-way fight for Brazilian shoppers |last1=Burritt |first1=Chris |last2=Oliveira |first2=Joao |last3=Bauerova |first3=Ladka |url=http://www.bloomberg.com/bw/magazine/content/10_14/b4172070555994.htm |newspaper=[[Bloomberg News]] |date=25 March 2010 |accessdate=7 March 2016}}</ref> |
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Hello, I went through this article and identified two dozen references with dead links. Being that it's important to have proper links when possible, I found either correct links to the stories referenced or different articles that can verify the information in this article. Please see the full list below. I am one of Walmart's representatives on Wikipedia so I won't edit this article and am asking editors for help here. I'm also pinging @ Checkingfax, who has looked at previous requests I've made to this page. I'm happy to answer any questions on this.
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did not belong accompanying reference No. 82 (which was reference No. 81 in my original note last week) in the section about Bud's Discount City. It appears you already
cleaned this up, so no more action is required.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://heraldbulletin.com/apstorysection/x69809260/Got-groceries-Wal-Mart-testing-home-delivery|title=Got groceries?|date=April 23, 2011|work=[[The Herald Bulletin]]|accessdate=May 23, 2011}}{{dead link|date=March 2016}}</ref>
<ref name="Wake">{{cite news|url=http://www2.journalnow.com/news/2010/sep/29/head-of-Walmart-tells-wfu-audience-of-plans-for-g-ar-425152/|title=Head of Walmart tells WFU audience of plans for growth over next 20 years |last=Daniel|first=Fran|work=[[Winston-Salem Journal]]|date=September 29, 2010|accessdate=September 29, 2010}}{{dead link|date=March 2016}}</ref>
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Hello, Wikipedians! I want to note here that I recently posted an edit request on the Talk page for the article on Walmart CEO Doug McMillon. As you'll see on that request, the draft in my user space updates, fixes inaccuracies, better organizes and adds citations. My draft maintains most of what already appears in the live article, but it presents the information in a more organized, encyclopedic manner.
I am one of Walmart's representatives on Wikipedia, so I won't edit this article. Can any editors help? I am happy to answer any questions. Thanks, JLD at Walmart ( talk) 14:08, 28 March 2016 (UTC)
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Hello, Wikipedians! Let's talk about the structure of this article, particularly some of the information currently housed within the Criticism section. Right now, it begins with a short overview paragraph describing the criticisms that Walmart has faced, which seems straightforward and reasonable. That is followed by separate smaller sections on Economic impact, Big data analytics, Labor relations and Gender and sexual orientation.
Up front, I want to make clear I am not suggesting removing the Criticism section, but raise the question of whether it makes more sense for these subsections to be dealt with the way the article was structured prior to an edit on March 8, 2015, that moved these subsections to Criticism. Before that edit, Economic impact, Big data analytics, Labor relations and Gender and sexual orientation were listed in the Corporate affairs section. ( Take a look). I would recommend keeping the Criticism section and its opening paragraph as a summary of criticisms against Walmart. (This section includes a link to a 9,000-word article called Criticism of Walmart. That should obviously stay, too.) However, Economic impact, Big data analytics, Labor relations and Gender and sexual orientation are big, important, complex topics, not simple "criticisms". I feel to simply throw them under the header of Criticisms does a disservice to the overall discussion of these topics. Yes, at times some of these topics have been controversial and sparked debate, but they do not boil down to criticisms against Walmart.
Please keep this in mind when reviewing this request: Not everything under Criticism is critical. For example:
Labeling all discussion of these topics as "criticisms" gives the impression that Walmart is bad in these regards, which seems like it could violate Wikipedia's policy on WP:NPOV.
To recap: My view is that it would work best if Economic impact, Big data analytics, Labor relations and Gender and sexual orientation were moved back into the Corporate affairs section, where they were originally, reflecting the multifaceted nature of each of these topics. The remaining content of the Criticism section is absolutely fine where it is.
These are my ideas and I would love to hear from others. I'm happy to answer any questions. Thanks, JLD at Walmart ( talk) 16:56, 22 April 2016 (UTC)
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20:56, 3 May 2016 (UTC)O.K. Anticipating a possible consensus to remove the section heading "Criticisms", I would:
Well, those are my suggestions. I suppose we need to wait for consensus regarding getting rid of the "Criticism" section. – Corinne ( talk) 01:43, 4 May 2016 (UTC)
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JLD at Walmart and any other editors: the article now has eight dead links that either need to be archived or replaced.
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19:05, 21 June 2016 (UTC)@ Corinne, JLD at Walmart, and Crh23: As discussed in #Reorganization of content thread above, dedicated Controversy and criticism sections are deprecated; C&C should be integrated with the prose where it is germane; this is an encyclopedia.
There is a Criticism of Walmart article of 9500 words that contains this information already, but snippets of it can be weaved into the prose of this article.
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undue weight especially by its placement as a leading section. The information was mostly dated, moot or redundant. Its inclusion was not discussed. Cheers! {{u|
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Here is one big addition that I removed in the Diff above. Cheers! {{u|
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There appears to be some disagreement between this article and the one for Sinopec over which is the largest company in the world by revenue. Neither claim has an obvious source cited and I don't trust myself to fix this on my own. Wanted to bring it to someone's attention.
I'm not sure about else where, but under the Walmart Express section both Gentry and Prairie Grove are given the state postal abbreviation for Alaska (AK), not Arkansas (AR)
<<However, it was announced in November 2015 that beginning in January, all in-store outlets will be converted exclusively to Corner Bakery Café and the transition will be completed sometime by August 2016.>>
This was posted under the Walmart Supercenter section. Is this true? I can't find this anywhere else, but on Wikipedia. I removed it. It shouldn't be posted as fact unless it can be sourced.
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Here is Walmart's press release regarding the planned acquisition of Jet.com https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/104169/000010416916000113/exhibit991-882016.htm
The text of the PR is quite clear: "The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval, has been approved by the Boards of Directors for both companies and is expected to close this calendar year."
As at 8 August, Walmart does not yet own Jet.com. Stockst ( talk) 05:20, 9 August 2016 (UTC)
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Hello, Wikipedians! I hope editors watching this page can help me with questions I have on a recent edit.
On Aug. 4, Sammy1339 created the Animal welfare section about Walmart's plans to sell completely cage-free eggs by 2025. As written, this seems very detailed, especially since some of the information is not directly about Walmart's plans but about cage-free chickens in general. What do editors think about the last three sentences and whether this should be included in this article? Perhaps it is better fitted for the poultry farming article?
Also, I have a question on this sentence: Walmart's cage-free eggs will not come from free range producers, but rather industrial-scale farms where the birds will be alotted between 1 and 1.5 square feet each, a stressful arrangement which causes cannibalism. The Modern Farmer story mentions cannibalism while discussing an industry process called beak trimming, which it calls "the practice of removing part of the top and bottom of a bird’s beak in order to prevent the animals from pecking each other in close quarters under stressful conditions—and in some cases cannibalizing each other". However, the source does not specifically say that the space allotted by Walmart's new guidelines leads to that behavior, as the sentence in this Wikipedia article claims. Can someone else read through the source and determine if they think it is accurately reflected here?
I would love to hear from others. Thanks, JLD at Walmart ( talk) 14:00, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
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I've removed the last section, and changed some of the wording - for example "taking a wait-and-see attitude to the news" - as quoted in the article - is not the same as expressing skepticism, and Badger's full quote was more directed at businesses in general, not specifically Walmart, so I've included the rest of his quote to show this. Chaheel Riens ( talk) 14:47, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
The new policies do not address concerns about other production practices, such as debeaking, and they are likely to exacerbate environmental and occupational health problems as well as high hen mortality rates.
The decision was particularly important because of Walmart's large market share and influence on the rest of the industry.<ref>Forbes</ref><ref>Bloomberg</ref>FourViolas ( talk) 04:53, 10 August 2016 (UTC)
I've been clear that I think this section is over-detailed, but if it is to stay - as seems to be consensus - then I will also make a few changes, while preserving the section detail:
Unlike battery cages, the systems Walmart's suppliers will use allow the hens to move around, but relative to battery cages they have higher hen mortality rates and present distinct environmental and worker health problems.3 is helpful. FourViolas ( talk) 12:34, 15 August 2016 (UTC)
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On Aug. 17, 2016, an IP editor created the Growing crime problem subsection under History. To maintain balance, I hope Wikipedians watching this page can add the following, which quickly outlines Walmart’s efforts to curb thefts and cut down on crime, using two Bloomberg stories as references, including the report on which this Growing crime problem subsection is based:
Since Doug McMillon began as CEO in 2014, Walmart instituted initiatives to decrease thefts and other crimes in its stores, including shifting employees to store exits and self-checkout areas; spot-checking receipts; installing security cameras in high-theft areas; using analytics; and hiring off-duty police. [1] Walmart brought back greeters in 2016, in part as an effort to prevent shoplifting. [2]
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Police reports from dozens of Walmart stores suggest the number of petty crimes committed on Walmart properties nationwide in 2016 will be in the hundreds of thousands. Additionally, more than 200 violent crimes, including attempted kidnappings and multiple stabbings, shootings, and murders, have occurred at the nation’s 4,500 Walmarts as of August 2016, or about one a day, according to an analysis of media reports.<ref name="Pettypiece August16>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-walmart-crime/|title=Walmart's Out-of-Control Crime Problem is Driving Police Crazy|last=Pettypiece|first=Shannon|date=2016-08-17|access-date=2016-08-17}}</ref> Since Doug McMillon began as CEO in 2014, Walmart instituted initiatives to decrease thefts and other crimes in its stores, including shifting employees to store exits and self-checkout areas; spot-checking receipts; installing security cameras in high-theft areas; using analytics; and hiring off-duty police.<ref name="Pettypiece August16"/> Walmart brought back greeters in 2016, in part as an effort to prevent shoplifting.<ref name="Pettypiece May16">{{cite news |title=Wal-Mart brings back door greeters after successful test |last1=Pettypiece |first1=Shannon |url=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-04/wal-mart-brings-back-greeters-to-entrance-after-successful-test |newspaper=[[Bloomberg News]] |date=May 4, 2016 |accessdate=August 18, 2016}}</ref> |
Also, the title of the section should be in sentence case, not title case, as per Manual of Style.
As I have stated before, I am one of Walmart's representative on Wikipedia and I have a financial conflict of interest, so I am bringing this up here rather than edit the article itself. Thanks, JLD at Walmart ( talk) 20:20, 19 August 2016 (UTC)
Why "doing business as Walmart" in the first paragraph of the article? Why not "marketed as Walmart"? Qwertyxp2000 ( talk | contribs) 00:32, 4 October 2016 (UTC)
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On September 26, 2016, an anonymous editor posted this sentence, dealing with a store associate in Georgia refusing to make a Blue Lives Matter cake, to the Growing crime problem section. I have a few issues with this edit that I'd like to bring up. First, this certainly does not belong in this section, which deals with a recent article on crimes reportedly occurring at Walmart stores. Second, this was a one-time incident at one of Walmart's 11,500 stores across the globe. It fails to rise to the level of importance to be included in an encyclopedic entry about the company as a whole. Third, this article fails to mention that Walmart had apologized for the incident, as was written about in independent, third-party sources, such as Fortune. Can another editor take a look at this edit and delete it if it is not appropriate? As I have stated before, I am one of Walmart's representative on Wikipedia and I have a financial conflict of interest, so I am bringing this up here rather than edit the article itself. Thanks, JLD at Walmart ( talk) 19:45, 12 October 2016 (UTC)
Hello, Wikipedians! I want editors who watch this page to be aware that I posted a request for page protection at Wikipedia:Requests for page protection. Previous semi-protection expired on July 25, 2016. It is my hope that semi-protection will cut down on vandalism to this page. As I have noted on this page and others relating to Walmart, I am one of Walmart's representatives on Wikipedia and I have a financial conflict of interest. Thanks, JLD at Walmart ( talk) 21:13, 12 October 2016 (UTC)
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Hello, Wikipedians! This edit by Nightscream incorrectly refers to Walmart's former chief executive as "Leo Scott". His name is Lee Scott. Can someone fix it? As I have noted here and on related Wikipedia articles, I have a financial conflict of interest as one of Walmart's representatives on the site and I will not make changes to the article myself.
Can we also discuss the length of the section? While I do not argue against the inclusion of the topic on the page, is it overblown to repeat so much info from the Bloomberg report? Thanks, JLD at Walmart ( talk) 14:34, 25 April 2017 (UTC)
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