Walmart's Major Change Affects 95% of Louisiana Customers

(KMDL-FM) If you could scan the entire Louisiana landscape through a pair of magical binoculars, you'd probably notice, "there are a lot of Walmart stores in this state". You wouldn't be wrong.

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How Many Walmart Stores Are in Louisiana?

There are 138 different retail units of the retail giant in Louisiana. In places like Shreveport, Monroe, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lake Charles, and Lafayette, there are just Walmart stores, those outlets are classified as Super Centers.

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And just for good measure, you'd probably notice a dozen or so Sam's Club retail centers as well. I think it's a safe bet to say Louisiana shoppers enjoy shopping at Walmart. No, wait, Louisiana shoppers love Walmart's low prices, but very few of us actually enjoy the journey. That's fair, isn't it?

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The folks at Walmart must have been listening to our conversations as we discussed how much disdain there is for having to venture into the store. For me, a trip to Walmart always raises my anxiety. I guess I just wasn't meant to be a "People of Walmart".

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But based on a recent letter that Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon recently used to address shareholders of the giant retailer, it looks as though those of us with the "willies" about shopping at Walmart will still be able to take advantage of great savings and never leave our house.

Is Walmart Expanding Home and Office Delivery?

In that letter, McMillon revealed that Walmart has plans to offer home or office delivery within three hours for 95% of its customers. The company has been working to update delivery routes, automation systems, supply chain warehouses, and other infrastructure that should and will likely make that dream of delivery in three hours or less a reality, even in smaller communities across the state.

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The new automated delivery system should allow Walmart to reach an additional 12 million customers across the nation with their home and office delivery. Which is great for those of us who don't like to brave the crowds but love to save money.

The company plans to have the new infrastructure and delivery system in place by year's end.

31 Foods That Should Never Put In The Freezer

It's always a difficult decision to throw away food because it seems so wasteful, not to mention the cost groceries make it seem like you're throwing money away.

That's why when we have leftovers or cook a large batch of food, it's tempting to preserve it by throwing it in the freezer. While that can work for some of the food you enjoy, the freezer can't save everything. In fact, sometimes it can make the food we put into it worse.

According to LoveFood, here are 31 foods that should never be stored in your freezer.

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