JasonAnna09

I was told as part of their new BF plan, many items will also be available online, in an effort to help alleviate some traffic in the brick and mortar stores. I will find out for you on those as well.

Those are set to be on a display near where they normally are in domestics. Those heated blankets are a good buy. I've seen some as high as $139 at my store...even had several of those stolen. Man, I swear, I see a different side of WM in my role as Asset Protection. Makes me kind of jaded at times. But, there are still good honest people that actually buy their stuff like all of you fellow Gotta Deal members:)

I do not believe so. I work again tomorrow and will check the map and find out for sure. As far as I know only the items on the map are ticketed items. Those not on the map are not…

From what we have been told...their will only be groupings for electronics items. All othe BF items in the ad should be in their original locations in the store. You won't have to wait in the TV line for the crock pot, jeans, or smaller items. The lines will be mainly for specific electronic items. Oh here's an idea for families. If you're bringing your older kids and want them to help get some hot items. I suggest preloading WalMart gift cards for each person in your party. Have them each hit a hot item line and you can all check out seperately. Just an idea.

I know the $198 Emachines Laptops are very limited. The supply for most other items is above average. I had 3 semis come in today just with BF items on them. That's in addition to the 2 we already have.

From what I have seen. Your hot items are the doorbusters and limited quantity items. As far as grouping, it is random. Some laptops are in Produce, some will be in Dairy and some in Pets. Some computers will be in fabrics and some may be in clothing. When I say "computers" or "laptops" it may not be the physical item itself, but rather an associate handing out tickets for that item. This decision is up to the managers in each location and depends on the stores sales volume, traffic flow of customers, as compared to previous BF sales. More likely in your metro stores and high theft stores it will be tickets rather than the physical items. Stores in slower areas and smaller towns may have the physical items out. IMO it is a good plan. Communication with customers is going to be vital for this to work though.

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.

So, I work AP (loss prevention) for WM. I have a bit more insight into BF than most. I've seen the plans for this for quite sometime and I am very impressed. WMs main goal in the revamp was obviously to make it safer while still allowing everyone a chance at these deals. First, on all your large bulky items. All of the TVs are being stored in the Tire and Lube bays. However, there will be tickets handed out for these items. There is a ticket for each item that is available. You will receive the tickets in the store at the line assigned for that item. You can do all your shopping and pick up the TV when you are done shopping (must show receipt and ticket at TLE bay). Seconds, from what we have been told, the items are limit one per customer. If you're lucky enough to be able to get tickets for multiple items, then more power to you. At work so have to cut this short. If you have any questions I will be happy to ask.

Hey, so the BF at WM is going to be a bit different this year than in the past. Safer, easier, and hopefully better than in years past. However, for all you BF vets and newbies, it will be completely new. I am offering help and answers from the inside if you guys want it. Feel free to ask anything. I will be glad to help!