Why Walmart Shoppers in Texas Are Frustrated

(KNUE-FM) Just like most Texans, I have a routine that I have almost every week. This includes the normal stuff like going to work, doing the laundry, and on the weekends, I normally do our grocery shopping. I have more patience for walking up and down the aisles, avoiding employees gathering items for online orders. But recently there is a new annoyance in Walmart stores that is getting on my nerves.

Texans Notice a New Shopping Annoyance

Over the past few weeks, I have noticed an increase in people selling items both outside and inside Walmart. For instance, we’ve come to expect people selling items outside — it’s how some of our favorite snacks, like Girl Scout Cookies, are sold. This part is not a big deal, even if it’s not cookies, it’s usually for a local cause.

When Salespeople Start Pitching Inside Walmart

The real annoyance to me is when I am approached by people inside the store to sell me on switching my cell phone provider or recently it was my electricity company. To be clear, I’m not upset with the salespeople, as they are just trying to make an income for their family. But it’s just one more thing to avoid while navigating their store.

If I was interested in changing my cell phone company or electricity company, I would take the steps to make that happen. When I am grocery shopping my goal is to get in and out of the store quickly as it’s already crowded enough.

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Why This Trend Is Frustrating Shoppers

I’m sure some people will say that I am a Karen for even complaining about something like this, although maybe this is their way of trying to get us to use their online shopping if you want to avoid yet another sales tactic.

Has this become an annoyance to you too? I’d love to hear from you, you can always email me, billy.jenkins@townsquaremedia.com.