Tom Holland made a name for himself with his portrayal of Peter Parker / Spider-Man in the MCU. Holland debuted in 2016’s Captain America: Civil War before headlining his own solo franchise, which is expected to return with a fourth installment soon. However, Holland had to undergo a screen test with Robert Downey Jr to […]
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A WALMART shopper was incandescent with rage after running into problems while shopping at one of the chain’s supermarkets.
The customer was so apoplectic that she was on the verge of abandoning her cart.
Her fury mounted while she was waiting in the checkout line, according to a post on X.
The shopper claimed she had been standing in the line for 20 minutes.
“Ready to leave my cart of food and walk out,” she said.
The furious shopper then gave the chain an ultimatum.
“Either open up more cashiers or drop the 15 items at self-checkout?”
The shopper asked the chain: “Do you not want people to shop at your stores?”
A Walmart spokesperson responded to the customer and said they wanted to assist with the case.
A select number of Walmart stores have rolled out a policy that limits customers on how many items self-checkout users can scan.
A store in Glenmont, New York, only allows shoppers to use the self-service machines if they have 15 items or less, according to the outlet Q105.7.
The shopper is not the only customer who has lashed out at the retailer over the policy.
Customers have claimed item limits do not make sense, while others have been so enraged that they’ve threatened to boycott the chain.
However, it appears the 15-item policy limit is not a national policy.
And it seems looser than similar measures enforced by bosses of other chains.
Retailers are evolving their self-checkout strategy in an effort to speed up checkout times and reduce theft.
Walmart shoppers were shocked when self-checkout lanes at various locations were made available only for Walmart+ members.
Other customers reported that self-checkout was closed during specific hours, and more cashiers were offered instead.
While shoppers feared that shoplifting fueled the updates, a Walmart spokesperson revealed that store managers are simply experimenting with ways to improve checkout performance.
One bizarre experiment included an RFID-powered self-checkout kiosk that would stop the fiercely contested receipt checks.
However, that test run has been phased out.
At Target, items are being limited at self-checkout.
Last fall, the brand surveyed new express self-checkout lanes across 200 stores with 10 items or less for more convenience.
As of March 2024, this policy has been expanded across 2,000 stores in the US.
Shoppers have also spotted their local Walmart stores restricting customers to 15 items or less to use self-checkout machines.
Target chiefs have tried to limit self-checkout machines to 10 items or less.
The measure was trialed last year in around 200 stores before being rolled out more widely.
Chiefs said that self-checkout was twice as fast at locations where the idea was being trialed.
As part of the checkout changes, execs revealed that more lines would open to accommodate those who prefer a traditional checkout.
Like Walmart, Target has come under fire over the policy – despite the company’s intentions.
One customer was stunned that shoppers could leave Target with just 10 items in their carts.
Others didn’t welcome the change and said it prompted them to find another retailer.
Some were so dissatisfied with the so-called hurdle that they would rather shop at Walmart.
Smaller chains such as Schnucks have also rolled out policies that limit the number of items scanned at self-checkout.
The policy was rolled out in February of this year, and bosses said at the time that they wanted to improve customers’ experiences while also combatting theft.
WITH spooky season around the corner, content creator Geo Rutherford has gone viral online for her haunting tales of the deep lakes around the world.
Her latest series “Spooky Lakes” is trending on TikTok – so let’s get ready to dive into what we know about social media creator.
Geo Rutherford is an artist, educator, and content creator on social media.
She was born in Boulder, Colorado and has a bachelor’s degree in art education and a master’s degree in Fine Arts.
She previously worked as a high school art teacher for five years.
In 2021, she worked as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Geo has a created a series of engaging video content on lakes, which focuses on the science behind unusual ice formations, and drifting islands.
Geo is known for her popular lakes series on TikTok which she posts under @geodesaurus and focuses on hydrology and the environment.
Spooky Lake Month is a series of TikTok videos created by Geo, which focuses on some of Earth’s strangest—and creepiest—wonders which lie deep below the surface.
The annual series comes out in October, just in time for the spooky season.
The hobby limnologist has more than 2 million followers on TikTok and Instagram combined as of October 2024.
Geo started her popular “Spooky Lakes” content in 2020, which has grown into a book deal.
The educational book dives into the most mysterious waters around the world.
Despite the spooky theme, Geo tries to avoid topics like true crime, conspiracies, or the supernatural in her content and instead focuses on the power of nature.
Spooky Lakes is a book based on the popular social media series.
Geo landed the book deal in 2022 and released the book in 2024.
The book, which is aimed at middle school children, was written and illustrated by Geo.
AN URGENT manhunt has been launched for an escaped prisoner who has gone on the run.
Billy Bird is wanted for escape from lawful custody, Kent Police said.
He has links to Faversham, Whitstable and HerneBay.
Cops told members of the public to call 999 quoting “46/176120/24” if they see him.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or you can complete their online form, police said in a statement yesterday.
LUKE LITTLER appeared to accidentally reveal he has a new girlfriend in a live stream gaffe.
The 17-year-old broke off his previous romance with Eloise Milburn in July.
They had been dating for ten months, having met just before he burst onto the scene at last year’s World Championships.
But Littler has seemingly already moved on after a female voice was heard in the background of his live stream.
The darts sensation was gaming with friend and popular streamer Angry Ginge when he was left red faced.
A voice was heard from off camera, saying: “I’m gonna try and get some sleep because I am so tired.”
Angry Ginge responded: “Who the f*** is that? Who’s that Luke? Who’s that Luke? He’s had a rotter there. Luke’s had a rotter. Let her get to bed, Luke, come on.”
Littler saw the funny side but was unhappy his secret was let slip, saying: “Your chat is going mad. F*** off.
“If someone has screen recorded that, it is in the papers in the morning.
“Yep, well played. Why is the volume all the way up, you f***ing idiot?”
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Since his break up with 21-year-old Eloise, Littler has moved house into a stunning new five-bed pad.
The Mirror claim his parents Antony and Lisa have joined him in switching their £180,000 two-bed home for a £6,000-a-month property on “Millionaires Row” in Warrington.
It boasts a swimming pool, large garden and six bathrooms.
LUKE LITTLER has taken the darts world by storm since exploding onto the scene at the PDC World Championship at the beginning of the year.
The Nuke reached the final on his Ally Pally debut at just 16 years of age – smashing records along the way.
He has then gone on to win a host of PDC events and the Premier League title – which he claimed at the O2 Arena by beating world champion Luke Humphries in May.
He also finished his first season in the World Series as the No1 ranked player.
He has joined Jude Bellingham on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list.
And the teenage titan even had to snub an invite from the WWE.
The Sun exclusively revealed that Littler is plotting to create a fitness empire.
He is also cashing in away from the Oche thanks to an Instagram side hustle.
And he’s even the face of a brand new cereal.
But he is newly single after splitting from girlfriend Eloise Milburn following a 10-month relationship.
Check out all of our latest Luke Littler stories.