There are going to be balloons marking the location of the Hot Items. The Hot Items are also evenly spread out and spaced throughout the store so that people don't mass up in one area.
Sad thing is, this plan has some awesome points, however the plan hasn't really been shared with the associates. Many don't know of the plan, or choose to know, lol. You will find many that will say, "My Walmart isn't doing that" or "I haven't heard anything". Fact is every WM is doing this. It has been told to many store managers that if they don't follow this plan, then they can be terminated.
Our store, as with many others, are hiring local PD as well as contract security agencies to work along side the regular security in place at WM. Its a big day, not only for sales, but theft as well. The ticket system and better control on merchandise will help safety as well as prevent some theft. We lost several TVs, laptops, and computers at our store last year that were just simply pushed out the doors through the crowd.
Oh, BTW, receipts will be checked at all doors much like Sams Club this year. PD will also be at the doors as well as security.
Should be a fun BF and safe one too.