Walmart Layaway Information
After years of offering layaway to its customers, Walmart did away with the program on Sept. 14, 2006. The reasons given were that not enough people were using it and it cost too much (in staff time and floor space) to offer it. Plus, a spokesperson told media at the time, most people just use credit cards.
Some customers got together a petition to bring back Walmart layaway, but it didn’t work. Walmart spokespeople have stated on numerous occasions that the company has no plan to bring back layaway. In many stores, the physical space once occupied by the Layaway Department is now home to the Site to Store feature, for online order delivery.
Even after Wal-Mart discontinued its layaway program, the retailer continued to offer layaway on jewelry only in some markets. Some consumers report that “their” Wal-Marts still allow jewelry layaway.
Spokespeople continue to insist that ending layaway has not hurt Walmart’s business, but Internet message boards show many complaints about its absence, and Kmart is making its layaway program a key part of its Christmas advertising push.
i wanted to layaway a laptop but i guess i will go to kmart
Shop Kmart for Christmas Layaways.. Guess they will get my 1000 this year.
that sucks if walmart has no more layaway.. it actually helps many of us who cant really afford to spend the money in full when u have other responsibilities to prioritize…Guess another stores layaway will get the money that walmart is missing out on!!!!
I see many items at my local wal-mart that, had they offered lawaway option, I would purchase them; however, I cannot afford to purchase the items I want and would need to put them on lawaway; therefore, not buying them from wal-mart. Thinking about changing my business to k-mart….
I think us COSTUMERS should start a petition to get the layway program back at walmart.
Although Kmart is offering layaway if you compare their prices to brands (such as Wal-Mart) Kmart’s prices are more expensive. I think they do that just because Wal-Mart has ended their layaway and some people have no other choice. Layaway is how they survive.
i wish walmart would bring back the layaway just so i wouldnt have to travel about two hours away from home. there is several walmarts around me. my family had always used walmart for the layaway. but now we have to go to kmart.
we are defenetly paying much more for the items at kmart they totally take advantage of the fact that walmart doesnt do layways anymore.i noticed that the items are twice as much as walmart.such a rip off. i refuse to pay kmart that kind of money. i wish walmart would reconsitter their lay way. it really adds up in kmart.last year for xmas i put a couple toys for my daughter and nephews and i spent nearly 300 dollars i was shocked!!i would have payed about 150 in walmart prices.seriously!!
I have not stepped foot into a WalMart since they discontinued the layaway program. I would rather go to Sear’s or Kmart and spend alittle bit more knowing they offer the financially disadvantaged an option that will allow them to obtain items they need or want. Kmarts stores are so much more clean and more organized than Walmart’s anyway, shopping is enjoyable there as you don’t have to push your cart endlessly around the store to find simple items.
Is it even a possiblity that Wal-mart would consider having a layaway program again? If only for the holidays it would be a help to all working families. The economy does not allow us to be able to just walk in and purchase big ticketed items anymore. I have 3 sons and it’s hard enough trying to keep them clothed and feed. So if anyone at Wal-mart reads these daily post then maybe you can put yourself in the shoes of many of us and atleast reconsider you layaway program.
With the economy being so bad, just BRING BACK LAYAWAY for your customers already!!!!
Start budgeting your self. Set up a budget. You would be amazed at the extra money you have can have if you start whatching it! Even cut wasteful spending and curbing your cravings can add up to something you can really enjoy. Like maybe a new Flat pannel tv! Save. Its called self control. Get a piggy bank and start banking those bucks for something great! If you can lay away you can save!
And perhaps…if you start saving those bucks instead of spending them for this and that at Wal-mart…..LOL maybe Wal-mart might reconsider and bring back the Lay Away . They want your money. And if you can redirect the flow…you’ll get Wal-marts attention!
walmart will not come back with layaway.. they want all of us to use the walmart credit card, which in my case will never happen….. i dont have a kmart in my area or i would gladly pay the extra price to shop there. i am sure sam walton has rolled over in his grave many times at what his sons have done to the walmart we once knew……the only way to hurt them is to not shop them. they have sure forgot the people that made walmart what they were…..i have very limited layaway in my area, in texas walmart ran kmart out.
I usste do spend thounds of dollars a year when walmart had the lay away. I believe the have done thme selves and their customers a disservice
To hell with Wally World. Despite being the world’s largest retailer, they are the world’s worst at marketing. I lost count of the items I used regularly that they discontinued. I’m talking about grocery items that sold and sold. Their motto is that if it sells too well, GET RID OF IT. I call it hillbilly marketing. Their employees are pathetic too. You can dance around them all over the store with a puzzled look and they will NEVER use the simple words “may I help you”?