2007-01-24 17:09:49 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (Sept. 14, 2006) – Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. said today that, because of declining use and increasing costs, the company will phase out its layaway program as it expands other financing options. Customers will have until November 19 to place items in layaway for this Christmas season and merchandise must be picked up by December 8.
“Demand for layaway service has declined steadily as consumers turn to other options, such as online shopping, gift cards and no-cost credit alternatives,” said Pat Curran, executive vice president, store operations, Wal-Mart Stores Division. “To assist our customers, we are offering one last opportunity to use layaway service this Christmas season.”
At the same time, Wal-Mart is working to offer customers new payment options. The company already has zero interest offers for 6 and 12 months for current Wal-Mart cardholders. For the first time, customers who apply for a new Discover or Wal-Mart Credit Card will receive $20 cash back when they apply at the register and purchase at least $100 on their card the same day.
http://www.walmartfacts.com/articles/4438.aspx
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2007-01-24 17:16:18 · answer #1 · answered by Serendipity 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
they decided to do away with it in November 2006 and have started a new campaign to push the new walmart credit card (more money in that). If some people reply and say that there is still a layaway in their town it might be because walmart is phasing out the program.
http://www.walmartfacts.com/articles/4438.aspx
Looks like the only store left with layaway is Kmart.
2007-01-24 17:12:24 · answer #2 · answered by lisa s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well in the days of great sales, it was a great way to not miss out on the sale and still make payments. Nowadays, I think some people like the idea that a specific thing is there waiting for them when they finish the payments. Not just a general, I'm gonna save some money and then go buy some tv. They know exactly what they are working for and what the goal is.
2016-05-24 06:38:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the walmarts around my area are indeed dropping the layaway department, so I'm guessing that walmarts across the nation are dropping them as well. what a shame
2007-01-24 17:14:25 · answer #4 · answered by House/Fanatic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They canceled their layaway program but ask the manager about the "five finger discount". It's a steal.
2007-01-24 17:14:53 · answer #5 · answered by killmylandlord 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think only the jewelry department has a layaway now.
2007-01-24 17:13:01 · answer #6 · answered by Tracey B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it does.. when you walk to the back of the store there is this HUGE sign that says LAYAWAY
2007-01-24 17:14:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2007-01-24 17:12:25 · answer #8 · answered by manders030405 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can put things on layaway at the customer service booth.
2007-01-24 17:12:26 · answer #9 · answered by beth3988 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wal Mart fazed it out after Christmas.
2007-01-24 18:06:18 · answer #10 · answered by georgia_peach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋