The Associate’s Guide to Living Better FEBRUARY 2016 · My manager said, ‘I think you’d be...
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The Associate’s Guide to
Living Better
FEBRUARY 2016
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ContentsFebruary 2016
Better Together Associates like Rianne Dixon make our teams stronger.
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Voices 2The Guide 7Inside Walmart 13We Are Walmart 28Milestones 30Checkout 51My Sam Story 64
10Family Fun for Winter Nights
Three Delicious Chocolate Recipes
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28Twice the Fun at Store 3891
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This thing we’ve got going with our company and our people is so gratifying to me that I find it very easy to be enthusiastic about our future and to be optimistic about what we can accomplish together.Sam Walton
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Voices / Welcome
FROM THE EDITORS
At Walmart, we believe that working as a team, and valuing every team member, lets us accomplish extraordinary things. As the stories in this issue show, doing so can improve morale, lead to amazing careers, and impact customers’ lives. That’s the power of working together.
Speaking of valuing team members, we’d like to thank Stephen Quinn, who recently retired from his position as EVP and chief marketing officer of Walmart U.S., for all of his help and guidance. Best of luck! THE EDITORS
It’s Brett, not BrentIn our January 2016 issue of Walmart World, we misidentified Brett Biggs, EVP and new chief financial officer of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. We apologize for the error. We wish Brett the best as he begins his work in his new role.
Editor in chiefJohn [email protected]
Content managerKallie Lederman
Editorial inquiries: [email protected]
Root for the Team
No responsibility can be accepted for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs, which must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher or Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Walmart World is a proprietary publication of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and is intended for use by Walmart at its discretion. The editor reserves the right to select and edit letters for publication. Some stories may appear in other publications, including those intended for external audiences. All material that you submit to Walmart World shall become the property of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and submission shall be deemed a transfer of all right, title, and interest to the materials submitted. Walmart World is not responsible for verifying the accuracy of material submitted by our readers. The views and opinions expressed on third-party websites do not necessarily state or re� ect those of Walmart World and are not meant to substitute for professional advice.
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Voices / Just Promoted
Jay Ocean
I saw an opening for a Home Office job, and it sparked an interest. My manager said, ‘I think you’d be great.’Jay Ocean
I saw an opening for a Home Office job, and
Promoted to: field project supervisor, Home Office
What His Former Manager Says: “Jay knows how to ask the right questions. He asks about the where and why versus just saying OK and doing something. He wants to know why we do things this way.” Thomas Arthur, store manager, Store 2632, Phoenix
What Jay Says: “The best approach is to learn as much as possible on an everyday basis. What got me to this point is doing anything and everything asked of me and learning from each new task and experience.”
Lessons From Jay:· Be versatile and open-minded.· Make every day a learning experience.
Have you recently been promoted? Tell us at walmartworld.com/YourStoryIdeas. Learn more about career opportunities at Walmart at careers.walmart.com.
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Voices / You Said It
How do you show customers and associates at your store
that you care?“Our goal in personnel is to brighten the day of all of our associates. We try to be really kind and compassionate. If somebody is going through something difficult, we send flowers and a card. Or for special days, we’ll make gifts—we just finished making little gift bags for the management team. I try to brighten people’s day every day.”
Deborah Egerton, training coordinator, Store 3896, Peoria, Ariz.
“We are a small-town store, and we have a regular base of customers. Our associates know all of our customers by name. Everyone in this store takes time to listen to the concerns of the customers, even if it’s just a few minutes to listen to what they need or tell them about something that’s going on. That little extra something is what brings them back.”
Donna Holdway, department manager, HBA/OTC, Store 650, Big Stone Gap, Va.
“I always have a smile, and I thank customers for coming in. I ask how they’re doing, and I listen. It’s the same with associates. If I know they have children, I ask about their children. We all want to know that somebody cares.”
Mary Ann Novak, cashier, Store 5837, Rogers, Ark.
“Just make sure your ears are always open and listen to what people say. Create a bond with customers, with everybody, and that’s a good start. I try to do that every day.”
Kile Meyers, sales associate, electronics, Store 2043, Warsaw, N.Y.
What’s Your Take?How do you show customers and associates that you care? Tell us at walmartworld.com/Care.
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A Walmart Radio DJ’s voice is heard in stores throughout the country—and you can help decide whose voice will be heard next. Voting is easy: Just check out the video submissions of the five final-ists at walmartradiodjsearch.com, and then select your favorite. The winner will be revealed in March!
Voting opens Feb. 9 and continues through Feb. 19.
Vote for the next Walmart DJ!
For voting and official rules, visit walmartradiodjsearch.com.
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GuideTHEGuideTHEGuideTHEGuideTHE
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Colorful Décor Game NightValentines’ Gifts
Just like sunshine, chocolate can increase feelings of happiness. Luckily, Valentine’s Day falls near the midpoint of winter, when everyone is eager for longer days and warmer weather. There are lots of other ways to boost moods, too, including the insights and products on the following pages.
GuidePerking Up Moods and Homes
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Insight from Martina Biddulph, buyer, soft kitchen/children’s tableware, Home Office
Home
These cheerful kitchen and bath products can help lift your mood.
Adding new kitchen or bath accessories serves two purposes—they are both practical and pretty. “The next step is finding a color
or a print that matches your décor,” says Martina. The kitchen towels shown above, from The Pioneer Woman line, are a colorful option, as are the products on the right.
Colorful (and Useful) Accents
If you want Simple elegance
A matching set
A designer look
Easy-care fl oor mats
To refresh the shower
Try this Mainstays Ceramic Soap Pump
Mainstays 5-Pack Kitchen Set
The Pioneer Woman Kitchen Towels
Better Homes and Gardens Trellis Kitchen Rug
Better Homes and Gardens 15-Piece Bath Set
Why it’s a good option
A reusable option helps save money; larger refill bottles are typically less expensive per use than single-use containers.
It’s available in a variety of colors, and it includes two terry towels, two pot hold-ers, and an oven mitt.
The natural fabrics and farm-to-table look are particularly on-trend.
This machine-washable mat is made with stain- and fade-resistant materials, so it will hold up in high-traffic areas.
Less than $25, the set includes a shower cur-tain, decorative metal curtain hooks, and two comfy micro-fiber rugs. Plus it’s available in the season’s must-have hues: indigo and coral.
Sneak Peek!The Pioneer Woman line is growing! More
great items—including these towels—will be in stores later
this month.
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Research shows that people who see flowers first thing in the morning experi-
ence an uptick in mood and a boost of energy through-out the day. So why not pick a colorful bouquet for your kitchen table? Tulips, spray roses, and daisies are a few of the blooms featured in stores this month. For a different look, grab a glass pitcher instead of a traditional vase.
Try these products to bring bright sights, scents, and sounds to your home.
Delight Your Senses
M O R E M O O D B O O S T E R S
Better Homes and Gardens 18-Ounce Jar Candles
* The warm-weather scents of Sunlit Strawberry Patch and Exotic Paradise Punch will help you think spring.Get it in stores!
Vizio SB3851-C0 38" 5.1 Sound Bar System
* Studies have shown that upbeat music can improve mood, too. And you can share the happy tunes with this sound bar, which has Bluetooth capability to wirelessly stream audio from mobile devices. Walmart.com rating: HHHHH
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The Guide / Perking Up Moods and Homes
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Make the most of indoor family time with these products, which are all available at Walmart.
Plan for Family FunHome
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Make the most of indoor family time with these products, which are all available at Walmart.
Plan for Family FunHome
A Longtime Family Favorite
The classic game of Monopoly was originally patented on
Dec. 31, 1935. The game is still popular today—more than 18 million Monopoly sets
have been sold at Walmart in the past decade.
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The Guide / Perking Up Moods and Homes
Start Off With a GameResearch shows that playing games together creates stronger bonds and helps emotional development.
Two to try:1. Monopoly Here & Now
Not yet rated on Walmart.com2. Pie Face!
Walmart.com rating: ★★★★
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2 Build Your Own PizzasMake dinner a family affair by letting everyone help create a pizza masterpiece worthy of eating.
Three to try:1. Chef Boyardee Cheese Pizza Kit
Walmart.com rating: ★★★★
2. Ragu Homemade Style Pizza SauceWalmart.com rating: ★★★★
3. Mama Mary’s Thin & Crispy Pizza CrustsWalmart.com rating: ★★★★
Research shows that playing games together creates stronger bonds and helps emotional development.
Two to try:1. Monopoly Here & Now
2. Pie Face!
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3 Top It Off With TreatsBake some cookies and then use them to build gourmet ice cream sandwiches.
Two to try:1. Nestle Toll House
Chocolate Chip Cookie DoughGet it in stores!
2. Sam’s Choice Sea Salt Caramel Ice CreamGet it in stores!
4 HunkerDown for a MovieSnuggle under a blanket with a family-friendly movie sure to spark conversation.
Two to try:1. Goosebumps
New onWalmart.com!
2. PanWalmart.com rating:★★★★★
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Valentine’s Day GiftsFind just-right gifts with these products recommended by Walmart buyers.
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1.Gift Set: Paw Patrol
* Ideal for kids: prepackagedgift sets. Theyalso comein Minions,TeenageMutant NinjaTurtles, Frozen,and more!
2.Stone-Studded Jewelry
* Jewelry is a classic gift for Valentine’s Day.
3.Plush Owl With Candy
* Available in a variety of characters, this cute plush toy with a box of sweets isWalmart’s No. 2 Valentine’s Day gift.
4.Plush in Latte
* This coffee lover’s special is Walmart’s No. 1 Valentine’s Day gift. (It’s available in nonromantic declarations, too.)
5.Sweetheart Teddy Bear
* This popular collectible, which comes in five different colors, is available only at Walmart. 6.Baby’s First
* This bib is perfect for dressing up a little one’s first Valentine’s Day.
7.Candy Bucket With Balloon: No. 1 Teacher
* Remember teachers—this year, Walmart has even more great gift options.
8.Tumbler: Dude You’re Awesome
* Great for hard-to-buy-for guys, this was a top seller last year.
9.Pet Toys
* Show a furry friend some appreciation with Walmart’s selection of pet toys.
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WalmartWalmartInside
Our Mission, In Action
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What: Mainstays Titan rugs and Mohawk kitchen rugs Manufactured by: Mohawk IndustriesWhere: Calhoun, Ga.New jobs created:about 125Famous for: their American heritage and being in business since 1878
Got You Covered These rugs are stylish and provide U.S. jobs.
INVESTING IN AMERICAN JOBS
“Mohawk was motivated by the concept of improved service, speed to market, and improved in-stocks, which would yield more sales and create more U.S. jobs. The mission was accomplished—the entire solid ‘Titan’ program was converted to ‘The Great American Rug.’ ”
Bruce Myers, buyer, rugs, doormats, décor pillows, and furniture covers, Home Office
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How You Can Do ItGo to walmartworld.com/Pickup to find more of the strategies that Kaitlin Guiney and her team use to provide top service.
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Pickup ProsStore 1700 in Poway, Calif., makes speed and helpful service the priorities.
“In general, speed is what we focus on most,” says Kaitlin Guiney, Site to Store department manager, whose area is also responsible for Store Pickup and layaway. That speed has paid off—Store 1700’s Walmart.com service area has scored high with customers in recent surveys. It also syncs with Walmart’s goal of getting each Store Pickup transaction down to five minutes or less.
What makes for a smooth, speedy transaction at Store 1700?
1. Checking customer ID first. Asking for identification before getting the package allows the associate to handle any paperwork issues surrounding the pickup first.
2. Easier access to the counter. Moving the service area to the front of the store has made it easier for customers to find. And merchandise is now stored directly behind the counter.
3. Streamlined communication. Associates make note of solutions to unusual challenges and share that information among all shifts.
Plus, the team strives to make the customer’s experience a positive one. “I try to identify with our customers,” Kaitlin says. “I want to make sure they leave our department feeling happy.”
Help Customers … and Your Store!
When customers can’t find an item in your store, let
them know they can order it at Walmart.com and have it shipped to the store for free for pickup. The result: Your store gets the profit, and your MyShare increases.
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Walmart Pay will soon be available to the 22 million customers who use the Walmart app. Walmart Pay works with any iOS or Android device, at any checkout lane, and with any major credit, debit, prepaid, or Walmart gift card. It’s available in select stores now and will launch nationwide by the first half of 2016. Daniel Eckert, senior vice president, Walmart Services, Home Office, says Walmart Pay will make things easier for front-end associates.
“As soon as a cashier hits ‘total,’ and the customer connects to Walmart Pay, the process is complete. There are no receipts to be printed. All of that process is eliminated.” Even better: Associates who use Walmart Pay can register their associate discount cards in the app so that discounts are automatically applied to payments. Daniel adds, “You’ll never have to swipe your discount card again.”
I used Walmart Pay this morning at Store 3654. It worked perfectly! Customer comment on Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., President and CEO Doug McMillon’s Instagram post announcing Walmart Pay.
Opportunity, Skills at Heart of Associate Language Program Walmart’s efforts will benefit 1.5 million retail workers who have limited English-language skills.
African American Business Resource Group Refocuses A new mission focuses on making Walmart the best place for African Americans to work and shop.
Ship to Locker Program Expands Customers can ship online purchases to lockers and pick them up at their convenience.
Walmart Honors Veterans With #Sing2Salute Program raises $1 million for Fisher House Foundation, which helps veterans’ families.
Walmart Pay:
sWhy It Matters for You
Inside Walmart / Five to Know
Pay
Learn more about these
stories and others at walmartworld.com/
News.
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Inside Walmart / Spotlight
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Walmart’s Private Brands offer a low-price/high-quality combination that customers find irresistible, thanks to what happens behind the scenes.
almart has dozens of Private Brands, all of which offer high-quality alternatives to national-brand products. The brands exist in almost every category in Walmart stores, from food to electronics, and they keep bringing customers back because they offer products that can’t be found anywhere else. How do we ensure quality and value? Lots of testing—like what goes into the creation of a Great Value item.
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Inside Walmart / Spotlight
What Customers WantBefore starting a new project, the product development team looks at research, examines the marketplace, and, most importantly, partners with buyers to determine customer needs. The goal: Create a product to meet or exceed customers’ requirements.
The Right SupplierOnce a need is identified, it kicks off a multistep process to create a product that’s high-quality and affordable. After developing specifications, the team works to identify a supplier that can create the product to those specifications. This is what lets Walmart offer high-quality products at the best prices. The team then works with the supplier to ensure that specifications are always followed and expectations are met.
“We are very proud of our Private Brands,
and we want youto be just as excited
as we are.”Jack Pestello, senior vice president for Walmart U.S. Private Brands, food, consumables, health and wellness,
Home Office
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What You Can DoFor associates, it’s all about spreading the word. If you haven’t tried a Private Brands product, do so—and you’ll be able to help customers understand the bene-fits of products like our Great Value items.
Beyond Great ValueThe health and wellness and consumables categories also include these Private Brands, among others.
Food and Drink• The Bakery• Sam’s Choice• Marketside• Prima Della• Walmart Deli• Clear American• Organic Marketside• Organic Great
Value
Pets• Ol’ Roy• Special Kitty• Pure Balance
Health and Hygiene• Equate• Assurance• Parent’s Choice• Spring Valley• ReliOn• Equate Beauty
A Perfect Recipe As the product is developed, it’s tested at Walmart’s sensory lab (for more about the sensory lab, see next page). There, the product development team gets feedback about what tasters like and why. They share that information with the supplier to make recommended changes, helping to refine the item and get it just right.
Added ImprovementsPrivate Brands sometimes feature improvements to better meet customer needs. For example, because healthy foods are important to many customers, partially hydrogenated oils were removed from many Great Value items. Also, sodium was reduced in many of these products.
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Eva O’Neil, Private Brands sensory tester, serves items to Natalia Kubantseva, senior manager, product development,Private Brands, Home Office.
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“If testers prefer the national brand, we go back to the drawing board. If a product isn’t good, it won’t help the customer.”Sophia Pai, senior director,
Private Brands quality,Home Office
“When we test to find out what customers like and why, the why is the most important part.”
Joe Nartowicz, Private Brands chef and senior product development manager,
Home Office
Associate-ApprovedA look at Private Brands taste testing at the Walmart sensory lab.
Walmart’s Testing ProcessWalmart’s Private Brands testing process is similar to whatnational brands do, although it’s usually faster. The details:• Taste testers are usually associates.• Participants do blind taste
tests, comparing the Private Brands product and the national-brand equivalent.
• Tasters judge items on factorslike taste, aroma, texture, and overall satisfaction, giving each a score from 1 to 9 on the hedonic scale, a measure widely used by the food industry for scoringfood acceptability.
• Roughly ninety percent of testers feel that Great Value products meet or exceed national brands.
Watch future issues for more insights about Walmart’s Private Brands.
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What’s your average day like?My day starts between 5 and 7 a.m. to make sure we have the best-quality product. The customer doesn’t have the ability to compare apples or peppers, so I make sure the best-quality produce is available. I train the associates on what to look for.
What gets you excited about the job?The looks on the customers’ faces when you’re bringing the groceries to them. You’re able to have that five to 10 minutes with customers to talk about their day.
What’s the biggest challenge you face? Being flexible enough to meet every need. We have to be intuitive because each customer’s shopping habits are different.
What kind of customer does this format cater to?Definitely the bustling household. Their time is at a premium, so they come to us first. In situations where mom and dad work, that’s the customer we want to be able to serve.
What’s some of the customer feedback you get?It’s always positive. One person said it was the best service ever. It was raining outside, and she didn’t have to get out of the car. She said, “I’ll always shop here.”
Inside Walmart / My Day
Car-Side ServiceWalmart’s Grocery Pickup Center in Bentonville, Ark., is where customers can have pre-ordered groceries brought out to their cars. Ellen Martinez, eCommerce market coach at the Home Office, talks about the new shopping experience.
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Customers’ orders are collected in these blue bins before being bagged for customer pickup.
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Three Stories, One Important Lesson
We’re Better
TogetherTogetherThese associates each have a uniquely Walmart take on what it means to be a team—and they show how strong connections can improve your career, your store, your community, and your life.
Rianne Dixon, senior project specialist, Information Systems Division, Home Office
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Rianne Dixon works with technology that makes Walmart a better, more efficient
company. She started her career as an intern and today passes on what she learned as a way to help train the team that will lead Walmart in the future.
Every summer, Rianne provides one-on-one men-torship to a small group of interns. And the lessons she shares are valuable for associates even outside the Home Office.
First: “Always make sure that the quality of your work is top priority.”
Second: “Speak up for yourself. Respectfully, of course,” she says. “It’s OK to ask questions and make sure that expectations are known on both sides.”
Third: “Create genuine relationships with people.” This has benefited Rianne herself as some of her former interns have started careers at Walmart. “I know what their skills are, so I can turn to them for help,” she explains. “Success is all about building relationships.”
We’re aStronger
Team
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As the pharmacy manager for Store 1684 in Everett, Pa., Joshua Weber often
provides advice and answers questions customers have about their prescriptions. “When I’m connecting with patients one-on-one, I feel like I can really make a difference,” he says.
During the America’s Biggest Health Fair event at Store 1684, that one-on-one interaction may have saved one customer’s life.
That early October event was a flurry of activity. Booths offered vitamins and provided immuniza-tions, but the focal points were the free blood pressure and glucose readings. “These services matter in our rural community because we don’t have a lot of primary care doctors,” Joshua says.
During the day, Joshua talked with customers about high blood pressure or high glucose. But one woman’s blood pressure was alarming. “I knew she needed to go to the emergency room,” he says. “When I did hospital rotations, her kind of readings meant immediate IVs and intervention. Every moment she delayed increased the risk of heart attack or stroke.”
Fortunately, she went. She was treated and is now fine. “I was so relieved,” he says. “It makes me feel like my job makes a difference.”
We’re a
Joshua Weber, pharmacy manager,Store 1684, Everett, Pa.
CloserCommunityWalmart programs empower associates to change customers’ lives.
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Free Health ScreeningsAt the October 2015 America’s
Biggest Health Fair (story at left), Walmart broke seven company
records, including most immuni-zations and screenings
given in one day.
No Appointment Needed!
Customers can walk in without an appointment
for immunizations at more than 4,500 Walmart stores. It’s a service that works: In
2015, Walmart pharmacists administered more than
1 million doses of flu vaccine.
Convenient, Affordable, High-
Quality Health Care Clinics
Walmart Care Clinics provide primary care
health services in 18 stores in Georgia, South
Carolina, and Texas. The clinics, staffed by nationally
certified nurse practitio-ners, provide diagnosis and
treatment of chronic and acute illnesses, as well as preventive services and referrals to specialists.
More Affordable Diabetes
ManagementDiabetes care products are vital to the roughly 30 mil-lion Americans living with
the disease, and the savings at Walmart can be dra-
matic. Example: Walmart’s own ReliOn brand insulin
costs $24.88; other brands may be $144 or more.
How our company makes health care and healthy living more a� ordable and accessible.
Walmart Makes Health Easier
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Justen Traweek (left), vice president, eCom-merce Operations and Fulfillment, and David Alvarado, HR director, eCommerce and Specialty Logistics, visit DC 5300 in Fort Worth, Texas.
We’re Sharper
LeadersThese associates have built rewarding careers together—and they’re helping others do the same.
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Justen Traweek and David Alvarado first started working together in the early 1990s as hourly associates on the shipping dock at Distribution
Center (DC) 6016 in New Braunfels, Texas. Twenty-six years later, they’re still friends;
they’re still at Walmart; and they’re still working together, now as leaders in the eCommerce initiative in the Dallas divisional office.
JUSTEN: I started with Walmart in June of 1990 as summer help, loading trail-ers on the shipping dock at DC 6016. I met David when he transferred from Sam’s Club six or eight months later. I was his trainer.
DAVID: A distribution center is a fairly intimidating envi-ronment; your trainer teaches you how to survive in it—he shows you the ropes, answers your questions, and puts you at ease. Justen was really passionate about that role; he wanted to make sure I was successful.
JUSTEN: The values of the company align with my own—the company is friendly; it’s inclusive; it promotes ethical behavior; and it rewards hard work. It struck a chord with me.
DAVID: We’ve overlapped five times in our careers: In Texas, Justen was my trainer, and I was an hourly associate. In Florida, he was an area manager, and I was an hourly supervisor. Then in Apple Valley, Calif., he was general manager, and I was operations manager
(with his encouragement, I switched to HR manager). Then, back in Texas again, Justen was vice president of the Texas Division, and I was HR manager of the Texas Division. Now, he’s vice president of eCommerce Operations and Fulfillment, and I’m HR director of eCommerce and Specialty Logistics. We work out of the same office again, full circle.
JUSTEN: I have a tendency to notice only the things that need to be improved in a situation; David always picks up on what is most positive. David is an encour-ager, but he’s also very direct and honest. We have great balance.
DAVID: I’m a people person. Through the years, even when I was strictly in operations, I saw the best in people. People have peaks and valleys. And if I can help people move through the valleys, they’ll get to the peaks—and the business will benefit from that, too.
JUSTEN: I like that he trusts our personal and
professional relationship enough to tell me when he thinks I’m wrong, which he does!
DAVID: At the end of the day, challenging him is my responsibility. The challenge will only make a good idea stronger. And I’m a pace guy—I think about the timing and pace of change and how it’s going to affect associates. I like to look at things from every angle. That’s how I support him—and the company, too.
We’re Sharper
“The company is friendly;
it’s inclusive; it promotes
ethical behavior; and
it rewards hard work. It struck
a chord with me.”
Build relationships
with people who see things differently
than you do. “[We] have similar values, but we see things entirely
differently,” says Justen. “It makes our working re-lationship more successful. Plus, it makes our friend-
ship more interesting.”
Speak up. “Always show leadership courage,” urges David. “Be willing to challenge those you work with to broaden
their perspectives.”
Stay open to different people and places. “That’s what growing personally and profes-
sionally is all about,” says Justen. “At Walmart, you can make that happen. If you have a choice, always
opt for growth.”
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Building Tips
Justen and David share how to
maximize your success as a team.
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We Are WalmartFor you. By you. About you.
Favorite Walmart Moments
Kyle: “Getting to go to Shareholders’ in 2015.”
Brian: “Whenever there’s a big event at the store and everybody, managers to
associates, comes together to make it a success.”
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We Are WalmartLike many sets of twins, Brian Meyerhofer, deli department manager at Store 3891 in Waukegan, Ill., and Kyle Meyerhofer have always been close. Growing up, they had the same friends, did activities together, and even developed a word-guessing game that would convince people they had a psychic connection. “We spend an abnormally large amount of time together,” laughs Brian, and now that time includes work as well: Kyle works at Store 3891, too, as manager of the bakery department, which is right next to Brian’s department.
Getting to work together is ideal for the twins, who both applied to Walmart while in high school. “Working with Brian is the best part of my job,” says Kyle. “There was a short period when we were at different stores, and it wasn’t the same.”
Customers and other associates sometimes mistake one brother for the other. “It happens often, especially with us working in neighboring departments,” Kyle says.
Their close bond helps in serving their customers. “The teamwork is natural,” says Brian. Kyle adds, “I can tell when he’s overwhelmed or needs help without his asking. Also, there’s some friendly competition. When I see him trying his best, it really motivates me to do better.”
Brotherly Love
VALUES IN ACTIONStriving for Excellence: Work as a team by helping each other and asking for help.
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Lindel StephensStore ManagerStore 168, Owasso, Okla.
Hire date: Feb. 1, 1976Stores worked in: 8Positions held: 6
Lindel’s Walmart family includes his wife and children.Before I started with Walmart, I had many jobs outdoors, so I was glad to be in air conditioning. But I learned quickly how much more there was to Walmart. Not only has it been a great career, but I also met most of my friends and even my wife working here. Walmart is like family to me, literally—my son is an assistant manager and my daughter worked as a pharmacy tech—and figuratively: I know I can count on my fellow associates whenever I need them, just like they can count on me.
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FEBRUARY1976
Message From Sam“Walmart has been a winner because of the attitudes of its people, and we’ll continue to be for a long time to come. I’d even wager a bet on it. Any takers?”Sam Walton, Walmart World, February 1976
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Joan BrownInvoicing AssociateStore 904, Foley, Ala.
Hire date: Feb. 4, 1976Stores worked in: 7Positions held: 6
Joan has enjoyed meeting many different people. I started out with a company called Big K, and when Walmart bought them, it was amazing. We did more the first day with Walmart than we did in a week with Big K. Walmart has been very good to me. I’ve raised two kids and bought a house. I’ve really enjoyed all the interactions with people. There are all different kinds of people, and learning ways to relate to them is so important. Meeting so many people, and seeing the different ideas they have, has been outstanding.
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Gerry HillCo-managerStore 681, Guntersville, Ala.
Hire date: Feb. 9, 1976Stores worked in: 14Positions held: 4
Gerry appreciates the value of Walmart’s low prices. I like the retail environment and being able to serve associates and customers, too. Some people may think “Save Money. Live Better.” is a goofy saying, but if there weren’t a Walmart, people would pay more for goods and services, so we really are making a difference. I appreciate the Associates in Critical Need Trust program as well. Associates have come to me with problems, and I was able to go through that program and get them help. That was very fulfilling.
Leticia RigginsCashierStore 24, Jacksonville, Ark.
Hire date: Feb. 9, 1976Stores worked in: 1 Positions held: 8
Leticia’s job allowed her to help her family. Growing up in the Philippines, I never thought I would have a job at Walmart. After I moved to Arkansas with my husband, who was in the Air Force, I applied for a job at Walmart, and I’ve been here ever since. I just love every minute of it. I learned that if you work hard and do your best and are honest, you can do great things. This job allowed me to bring my mom to live with me and to send money to my sister to build a house. Walmart has been so good to me.
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Time Capsule: February 1976Read the rest of Sam Walton’s letter at walmartworld.com/SamLetterFebruary76.
Walmart stock closed at $15.12 on Feb. 27.
Four new stores opened in February 1976; two in Missouri, one in Arkansas, and one in Oklahoma. The largest, in Rolla, Mo., was 60,000 square feet.
Figure skater Dorothy Hamill won a gold medal in the Winter Olympics in Austria on Feb. 13.
Taxi Driver, starring Robert De Niro, was released on Feb. 8.
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Derek Freeman WM 2723Sumiton, Ala.
John Dishaw LG 6008 Bentonville, Ark.
Carrie (Cargile) Searcy H0 9585 Bentonville, Ark.
Lorena Middleton WM 373 Huntsville, Ark.
Kathy Murphy WM 373 Huntsville, Ark.
Mike Witt WM 373 Huntsville, Ark.
Sondra Hushaw WM 5244 Little Rock, Ark.
Denise Lovelace WM 126 Little Rock, Ark.
Tommy Jackson WM 83 Magnolia, Ark.
Robert Eades LG 6003 Searcy, Ark.
Dwight Grathler WM 237 Harrisburg, Ill.
Tristian “Tom” Rodriguez WM 372 Dodge City, Kan.
Dennis Sona WM 282Franklin, Ky.
Mark Woodard WM 79 Joplin, Mo.
Delbert Hupp WM 19 Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Brenda Donnell WM 138 Springfield, Mo.
Allie Henry WM 364 Center, Texas
Wanette Beckley WM 251 Mineola, Texas
Brenda Jackson WM 148 Paris, Texas
Donna Robinson WM 69 Festus, Mo.
Lana Hilt WM 88 Mountain Grove, Mo.
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35To read more about these longtime associates, what they have to say about meeting Sam Walton, and their thoughts on their Walmart careers, visit walmartworld.com/milestones.
40-year associates not pictured
35-year associates not picturedGayla Bright HO 8075 Bentonville, Ark.
Jeffrey Johnson HO 8464 Bentonville, Ark.
Teresa Curtis LG 6018 Searcy, Ark.
Marian Akers WM 372 Dodge City, Kan.
Marc Zuidema WM 668 McMinnville, Tenn.
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Alabama 30 years
Dolores Alford LG 6006 Cullman
Toni Boozer WM 329 Anniston
Belinda Cheatwood WM 329 Anniston
Patricia Cleckler WM 483 Prattville
Teresa Eads WM 287 Jasper
25 yearsJerry Atkinson WM 1174 Thomasville
Mary Davis WM 715 Tuscaloosa
Edna Jeannette Hudgens WM 1158 Birmingham
Angelia Wilson WM 700 Selma
20 yearsSandra Barnes WM 5113 Pell City
Lucy Blount WM 809 Oxford
Meera Bumb WM 766 Florence
Beverly Burnett WM 4187 Florence
Harvey Darty Jr. WM 287 Jasper
Vivian Davis WM 730 Sylacauga
Carolyn Gibson WM 809 Oxford
Ernest Harris WM 329 Anniston
Zhi Huang WM 766 Florence
Theresa Johns WM 5113 Pell City
Margaret Lawson WM 766 Florence
Anthony Leonard WM 726 Alexander City
Elizabeth McCoy WM 930 Montgomery
Linda McKay WM 2306 Northport
Pamela Moore WM 4187 Florence
Sharon Morgan WM 766 Florence
Sandy Osburn WM 730 Sylacauga
Wayne Pernell WM 300 Jacksonville
Josephine Sanders WM 809 Oxford
Mary Scott WM 766 Florence
Melva Shepherd WM 766 Florence
Patsy Snider WM 809 Oxford
Eric South HO 9755 Attalla
Glenda Swinney WM 660 Muscle Shoals
Walden Vickery WM 766 Florence
Arizona 25 years
Craig Dingle WM 1598 Phoenix
Barbara Fiebig WM 5835 Cave Creek
Barbara Gillespie WM 1533 Peoria
Maria Otto WM 5342 Yuma
Kathie Renholzberger WM 1598 Phoenix
Sandi Wheelock WM 5429 Surprise
20 yearsMichele Argust WM 1230 Show Low
Jerry Cargill LG 6031 Buckeye
Fernando Cazares WM 1846 Douglas
Francisco Chavira WM 1218 Casa Grande
David Dominguez WM 1846 Douglas
Deborah McCabe WM 1381 Apache Junction
Florine Polivema WM 1175 Flagstaff
Daniel Selig WM 1846 Douglas
Arkansas 30 years
Lenora Britton WM 157 Searcy
Linda Coward WM 70 West Memphis
Brenda Doepke LG 6045 Rogers
Carlos Doubleday HO 9083 Bentonville
Michael Graham LG 6008 Bentonville
Thomas Knox Jr. HO 9112 Bentonville
Tim Lane HO 8544 Bentonville
Robert Looney LG 6094 Bentonville
James Minardi LG 8098 Bentonville
Cynthia Morris WM 530 El Dorado
Lori Neely WM 24 Jacksonville
Susan Nielsen HO 7956 Bentonville
Michael Peluso LG 6801 Bentonville
Leeza Phillips LG 6018 Searcy
David Price II LG 6008 Bentonville
Janette Smith WM 57 Walnut Ridge
Vickie Spicer WM 230 Paris
Shirley Taylor LG 6801 Bentonville
Shawna Tripp WM 66 Clarksville
Doug Williams HO 9185 Bentonville
25 yearsStacy Applequist WM 5 Conway
Sheryl Brannum HO 9337 Bentonville
Andrea Chick WM 16 Van Buren
Kenneth Dobbs HO 8898 Bentonville
Michael Estes HO 8913 Bentonville
David Ferrell HO 9585 Bentonville
George Hart LG 6001 Rogers
Shelly Heinle HO 8000 Bentonville
Blake Hill HO 9585 Bentonville
Frankie Kelley HO 8620 Bentonville
Dorothy Manis HO 9038 Bentonville
Tami Montgomery HO 8018 Bentonville
James Ockerman HO 7829 Bentonville
Douglas Soderberg WM 100 Bentonville
Shawn Spoon HO 8800 Bentonville
Johnny Undernehr HO 8600 Bentonville
Rogina Ungerer HO 8078 Bentonville
Daniel Vondran HO 8065 Bentonville
Bryan Yount WM 2743 Sherwood
20 yearsBarbara Brown WM 714 West Helena
Thomas Bruce HO 8763 Bentonville
Lesia Cole WM 124 Little Rock
Loretta Comeaux WM 58 Russellville
Charles Cooper HO 8439 Bentonville
Elizabeth Dix LG 6018 Searcy
Darren Doak WM 4 Siloam Springs
Addie English WM 714 West Helena
Linda Erwin WM 388 Fort Smith
Kenneth Fariss LG 6008 Bentonville
Cheryl Foster HO 9365 Rogers
Shelly Gardner WM 36 Paragould
Robert Greenleaf HO 8788 Bentonville
Clinton Hagen LG 6094 Bentonville
Dennis Harrison WM 71 Pocahontas
Kenneth Hartley LG 6801 Bentonville
Michelle Haverkamp HO 9302 Bentonville
Mary Herekamp WM 4168 Beebe
Brian Hill HO 9362 Rogers
Shannon Hollowell HO 9606 Bentonville
Shelia Ingram WM 57 Walnut Ridge
Janice Jones WM 2745 Fayetteville
Christy Kelsey WM 157 Searcy
Jonathan Lewis LG 6082 Clarksville
Sherry Lind WM 124 Little Rock
Michelle Medlin HO 8684 Bentonville
Terrye Molz HO 8691 Bentonville
Chris Nelson HO 8050 Bentonville
Barbara Patchell HO 8954 Bentonville
Gary Perry LG 6082 Clarksville
Jennifer Pickard HO 9473 Rogers
Jodi Riedmueller WM 8 Morrilton
Bouaphanh Senesackda LG 8098 Bentonville
Brian Smith WM 5260 Rogers
Nathan Tash HO 8054 Bentonville
Danny Vita WM 144 Fayetteville
Jiafu Wang HO 8471 Bentonville
Lavern Washington WM 91 Forrest City
Jeffrey Wilder WM 144 Fayetteville
Bobbie Wiley HO 8403 Bentonville
Cathy Williams WM 336 Sheridan
Jeffrey Williams HO 9094 Bentonville
Geoffrey Wilson HO 8050 Bentonville
Sylvia Wilson WM 85 Benton
Rhonda Worley WM 100 Bentonville
California 25 years
Rupinder Claire WM 2557 Bakersfield
Teresa Johnson WM 5338 San Diego
Jon Paul WM 1555 El Centro
Jerry Thornton LG 6026 Red Bluff
20 yearsCharles Bruner WM 5156 Beaumont
Lisa Dodson WM 1704 Vacaville
Lauren Flanagan WM 2099 Paso Robles
Jason Galbraith WM 1651 American Canyon
Maria Garcia WM 1583 Madera
Rhealynn Garcia WM 3276 San Bernardino
Dawn Gillard WM 4169 El Cajon
Winson Hsieh WM 2292 Covina
Rachel Martinez WM 2028 Riverside
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Favorite Walmart Moment
“When I was asked to become a department manager. It really helped out being able to provide
for my family.”
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Terrance Brown’s off-the-clock passion for producing music helps him connect with his customers. “Working here, I meet a lot of people who have similar interests, and I’m able to share with them what I know,” he says.
In fact, it was a customer at Walmart who took Terrance’s love of music to the next level. The customer, a gospel rapper named Broderick Duffy, found out about Terrance’s production work and asked for his help in the studio. Now the two are friends and produce music together. Terrance says their collaboration inspires him, too. “He’s challenged me to want to get better.”
Terrance conducts his mixing and production efforts on a laptop computer; the experience he’s had with technology helps him assist customers, too.
“I like to make sure our customers have a high-performing computer,” Terrance says. “I take the info I’ve gathered over the years and steer them toward what will best meet their needs.”
TERRANCE BROWN | DEPARTMENT MANAGER, ELECTRONICS | STORE 3877 | GAINESVILLE, FLA.
Music Man
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Michelle Mc Donough WM 2117 Los Banos
Kathleen McWilliams WM 2052 Ukiah
Paul Palmer WM 1630 Yreka
Barbara Perkins WM 2054 Jackson
Lisa Risner WM 3132 Pomona
Rodrigo Rivera WM 5701 Kerman
Armando Ruiz WM 2556 Arroyo Grande
Gina Van Appelen WM 2206 Laguna Niguel
Colorado 30 years
Diane Alber WM 924 Sterling
Debra Bowen WM 924 Sterling
Cindy Gasca WM 869 Alamosa
Ellen Luckey WM 924 Sterling
Constance Miller WM 924 Sterling
Betty Vaughan WM 1689 Aurora
25 yearsTracy Archuleta WM 869 Alamosa
Jacqueline Bodman WM 2125 Lakewood
Scott Brabec LG 6819 Loveland
Stephen Deese LG 6819 Loveland
Weldon Runnels LG 6819 Loveland
20 yearsCarolyn Davidson WM 2729 Fort Collins
Steven Dearing LG 6719 Loveland
Pamela Harner LG 6019 Loveland
Guadalupe Hernandez LG 6019 Loveland
Gary Laws LG 6494 Loveland
David Pekar WM 1659 Brighton
Robert Peninger LG 6019 Loveland
Danette Rasmussen WM 2672 Lamar
Scott Seger WM 984 Castle Rock
Teresa Swanson WM 1659 Brighton
Jack Tuttle LG 6719 Loveland
Connecticut 25 years
Elisabeth Parden WM 1980 Putnam
20 yearsAlbert Dauberman WM 2371 Wallingford
Florida 30 years
Cindy Anderson WM 2392 Sarasota
Crecenda Burrell WM 925 Seffner
Melody Cundiff WM 547 Plant City
Sandy Gonzalez WM 2499 Orlando
Dorothy Heinen HO 8387 Pensacola
Steven Horne WM 5455 Palm Bay
Sidney Priselac WM 771 Merritt Island
Andrea Reeves WM 3119 Panama City Beach
Jodi Walden WM 1375 Marianna
Mark Warren WM 718 Auburndale
25 yearsMyrna Baker WM 1541 West Palm Beach
Michael Barlow WM 857 Sanford
Deborah Branson WM 1436 Greenacres
Judith Daly WM 1387 Coral Springs
Charles Easterlin WM 2627 Tampa
Betty Gebbing WM 1085 Port Richey
Pearl Gillette WM 1362 Destin
Felicia Glover WM 1589 Delray Beach
Catherine Harris WM 1517 Pompano Beach
Alice Justice WM 1213 Brooksville
Alison Kalmback WM 1171 Sarasota
Robert Lange WM 582 Port Orange
Hilda Latoni WM 931 Vero Beach
Barbara McGlamory WM 814 Okeechobee
Michele Meese WM 929 Port St. Lucie
Leslie Miller WM 1605 Pensacola
Janet Oxtal WM 956 Indian Harbour Beach
Bruce Parsons WM 942 Ocoee
Bonnie Risley WM 4446 West Palm Beach
Deborah Rudewick WM 1541 West Palm Beach
Sheldon Siegel LG 7835 Alachua
Toni Sieni WM 956 Indian Harbour Beach
Jackie Stewart WM 955 Apopka
Carey Strey WM 666 Sebring
Suzanne Szostkiewicz WM 547 Plant City
Kathryn Vilkinofsky WM 582 Port Orange
Donna Wilson WM 721 Port Charlotte
20 yearsBenjamin Bell III WM 2626 Live Oak
Nancy Blevins WM 973 Fort Pierce
Jennifer Boyle WM 1172 Jacksonville
Linda Bradford WM 771 Merritt Island
Potenciana Cherry WM 1207 Callaway
Andrea Cochran WM 5817 Jacksonville
Virginia Cruz WM 931 Vero Beach
Betty Drawdy WM 860 DeLand
Pamela Eliason WM 5172 Perry
Barbara Esch WM 1957 Naples
Kathleen Feuerlein WM 941 Brandon
Kathleen Gillespie WM 1847 Ocala
Lynda Gray WM 771 Merritt Island
Cresenciana Hager WM 5622 Riverview
Shirley Hearne WM 3387 North Port
Suwanee Kallmann WM 1362 Destin
Wendy Ketchmark WM 987 Fort Myers
Virginia Leslie WM 990 Milton
Carmelita Morroy WM 1845 Cooper City
Lisa Murray WM 1245 Lakeland
Monica Nielsen WM 779 Lakeland
Zaccheus Paulk LG 7835 Alachua
Stephen Piakis WM 1702 Melbourne
Timothy Putz WM 944 Crestview
Mark Reid WM 1224 Pensacola
Robert Samet WM 1541 West Palm Beach
Nereida Sanchez WM 1590 Hialeah
June Seaton WM 1501 Tampa
Mary Sterling WM 563 Orange City
Barbara Wright WM 649 Titusville
Georgia 30 years
Mae Bevard WM 889 Thomasville
Jacqueline Burgman WM 899 Valdosta
Kenneth Carter HO 8387 Cartersville
Jean Ellis LG 6810 Douglas
Harry Hurley LG 6010 Douglas
Preston Marshall LG 6854 LaGrange
Rosamond Pressley WM 889 Thomasville
Jennifer Scruggs WM 889 Thomasville
25 yearsStacie Abbott WM 932 Griffin
Robert Beasley HO 9755 Newnan
Dan Brock WM 1006 Cordele
James Hall WM 494 Newnan
Jewell Hemphill WM 3388 Lawrenceville
Joseph Hester LG 6010 Douglas
Beverly Ivy WM 858 Cairo
Diane Royster LG 6013 Tifton
Beatrice Sampson WM 5390 Marietta
Janice Sweat WM 556 Waycross
20 yearsLarry Blanchard WM 618 Hiram
Lonnie Bogans WM 588 Albany
Deborah Cross WM 1458 Fort Oglethorpe
Donna Dean WM 722 Carrollton
Karrie Eads WM 639 Brunswick
Shannon Irvin WM 4616 Cleveland
Bryan Lee WM 4527 Waycross
Rachel LibowskyWM 3462 Suwanee
Wendell Mann WM 836 St. Marys
Joseph McCorkle WM 758 Americus
John Pack WM 1458 Fort Oglethorpe
Lisa Pickens WM 5173 Dalton
Ronald Rawson WM 635 Savannah
Rodney Rich LG 6013 Tifton
Mary Schwab WM 1488 Douglasville
Thomas Spencer Jr. LG 6710 Douglas
Gary Spikes LG 6010 Douglas
Richard Swift LG 6010 Douglas
Anthony Thigpen WM 4421 Columbus
Juan Weems WM 4472 Lithonia
CELEBRATING 35 YEARS “Walmart has given me the opportunity to achieve more than I ever would have dreamed.”
Dennis Sona, pharmacist, Store 282, Franklin, Ky.
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One night in 1993, Felix Rebeterano was moving through the crafts and fabrics department of Store 1699 with his broom, singing in his best Elvis voice. “I said, ‘Hey, did you come to sweep me off my feet?’ ” recalls Sher Rebeterano. “I think he turned eight shades of red! He was pretty shy when I first met him.”
After some encouragement from other associates, including Felix’s brother, the two began dating. Six years later, once they knew it would be right for their combined nine kids (who ranged in age from 3 to 13 when they first met), they decided to tie the knot. Today the group—which now includes 21 grandkids—is as close as can be.
The couple now works at different stores and on different shifts, but they make time to share a meal or watch a movie together each night. “We plan little things to do to keep us happy,” says Felix. And sometimes he still serenades Sher in true Elvis style.
SHER REBETERANO | PERSONNEL MANAGER STORE 5234 | CLINTON, UTAHFELIX REBETERANO | OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATE | STORE 1699 | LAYTON, UTAH
Singing in the Aisles
We Are Walmart / AnniversariesFavorite Walmart
Moments Sher: “When I got the
phone call that they had chosen me to take the
personnel manager job.”Felix: “When I met
my wife.”
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Thomas Loutzenheiser was born Dec. 15, 2015, after our photo shoot.
Remembering one particular evening in July 2006 when she was restocking pillows in domestics, Beth Loutzenheiser says, “I was having a bummer night.” Daniel Loutzenheiser, stationed beside her that night, told her a silly story that got her laughing. “It was one of the high points of my adult life, probably because of what it led to,” says Beth.
And what was that? A blossoming romance: The two exchanged wedding vows in 2013. A fellow associate served as the couple’s photographer.
Beth and Daniel have recently welcomed their second son and are looking forward to many more anniversaries, both with each other and with Walmart. Working together, they say, allows them to be better associates because they can trade ideas and experiences. They also occasionally wind up right where they began—stocking the same aisle with new merchandise. “That’s the real upside of working together,” says Beth. “I can call him over and say, ‘Look! We really need this thing!’ ”
DANIEL AND BETH LOUTZENHEISER | OVERNIGHT STOCKERS | STORE 2922 | TUCSON, ARIZ.
The Power of Laughter
Favorite Walmart Moments
Daniel: “Once, I pretended to be a zombie and scared my manager. He laughed.”
Beth: “When I was awarded Associate of the
Month and given a plaque. They surprised me with it.”
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Betty Wood WM 1701 Elberton
Hawaii 20 years
Dawn Akiona WM 2126 Mililani
Paul Ringor WM 2126 Mililani
Idaho 20 years
Pennie Breedlove WM 5494 Idaho Falls
Illinois 30 years
Teresa Davis WM 636 Princeton
Rozalie Kotzamanis WM 796 Peru
Shirley Miller WM 796 Peru
Maryann Mustered WM 852 Ottawa
Francine Ravnikar WM 1003 Plano
Eleanore Sladek WM 1897 Elk Grove Village
25 yearsVanessa Bauman WM 1898 St. Charles
Martha Burns WM 1228 Round Lake Beach
Patricia Cecil WM 1531 East Dundee
Sherri Deters WM 3210 Springfield
Elizabeth Dingus WM 334 Carlinville
Laurie Gleason WM 636 Princeton
Rhonda Herrmann WM 262 Benton
Greg Stoffer LG 6892 Spring Valley
Marian Wilborn WM 454 Fairfield
20 yearsMyla Ashley WM 222 Sparta
John Dotray WM 317 Vandalia
Brenda Durston WM 213 Litchfield
Diana Engel WM 852 Ottawa
Corey Ford WM 3400 Oswego
Michelle Hall WM 852 Ottawa
Debra Klotz WM 1003 Plano
Ron Legg WM 550 Lawrenceville
Lisa Perez WM 4405 Aurora
Carol Piane WM 1892 Hodgkins
Andrea Thornton WM 1003 Plano
Sandra Torres WM 1531 East Dundee
Indiana 30 years
Sharon Cherry WM 884 Shelbyville
Virginia Jones WM 1180 Greensburg
Tamera Rowland WM 884 Shelbyville
Kathy Stafford WM 884 Shelbyville
Carmen Stroup WM 884 Shelbyville
Terry Tucker WM 884 Shelbyville
25 yearsJames Blankenship LG 6017 Seymour
Bonnie Burger WM 1647 Decatur
Karen Conrad WM 1647 Decatur
Wendy Emerick WM 1647 Decatur
Eric Engelsen WM 1356 Martinsville
Cathy Fry WM 1629 Brazil
John Gackenheimer WM 1667 Wabash
Phillip Scott Gritten WM 1547 Lafayette
Linda Hedington WM 1647 Decatur
Rita Hill WM 1647 Decatur
Claire Jordan WM 1647 Decatur
Hutoka Kesler WM 1629 Brazil
Marcia Kortenber WM 1647 Decatur
Mary Love WM 1629 Brazil
Bonnie Lynch WM 4235 Terre Haute
Jeffery May LG 6817 Seymour
Mary Myers WM 1647 Decatur
Clinton Pauley WM 1476 Clarksville
Linda Ray WM 902 Greencastle
Anne Siples WM 1629 Brazil
Charlotia Stultz WM 1629 Brazil
Marlin Todd WM 1629 Brazil
Carl Volz LG 6017 Seymour
Everett Wilcher Jr. LG 6017 Seymour
20 yearsPhilip Claussen WM 2544 Portage
Mary Garrard WM 492 Vincennes
Steve Hensley LG 6017 Seymour
Samuel Hicks Jr. LG 6017 Seymour
Kimberly Hyatt WM 1327 Madison
Donna Oliver WM 1002 Linton
Lloyd Robbins LG 6017 Seymour
Peggy Shanks WM 1341 Evansville
Sarah Shober WM 492 Vincennes
Michelle Stockelman LG 6017 Seymour
Anka Toczek WM 1618 Merrillville
Wilma White WM 1991 Bloomington
Iowa 30 years
Cynthia Bass WM 886 Fort Dodge
Alan Boese LG 6709 Mount Pleasant
Joyce Busch WM 886 Fort Dodge
Virginia Gehling WM 913 Decorah
Sandra Hageman WM 913 Decorah
Joanne Huinker WM 913 Decorah
Linda Kerndt WM 913 Decorah
Diane Liming WM 753 Cedar Falls
Randy Meierotto LG 6009 Mount Pleasant
Sharon Panos WM 913 Decorah
Kathryn Pierce WM 753 Cedar Falls
Vicky Ruby WM 886 Fort Dodge
Kim Scott WM 886 Fort Dodge
Carol Seehusen WM 1005 Waverly
Laura Sittig WM 886 Fort Dodge
Brian Street WM 913 Decorah
Jeanne Street WM 913 Decorah
Diana Youngwirth WM 2764 Altoona
25 yearsJon Andermann LG 6709 Mount Pleasant
20 yearsCary Brown LG 6709 Mount Pleasant
Janis Garlock WM 5115 Davenport
Carol Knockel WM 2004 Dubuque
Samuel Park WM 559 Muscatine
Robert Reed WM 886 Fort Dodge
Kansas 30 years
Carol Clark WM 3492 Wichita
25 yearsJanet Beal Carlson WM 998 Westwood
Shirley Forrester WM 652 Garden City
Jimmie Jones LG 6835 Ottawa
Michele Keys WM 557 Emporia
Delinda Lanners WM 372 Dodge City
Sandra Long WM 242 Paola
Laura Mackey WM 3103 Goddard
Philip Nicolas WM 72 Pittsburg
Angelle Regnier WM 5219 Lawrence
Scott Smith WM 1691 Overland Park
Douglas Stevens WM 1099 Wichita
Sherry Swartz WM 5990 Wichita
Joyce Sweetman WM 557 Emporia
20 yearsCynthia Foltz LG 6835 Ottawa
Leslie Gillis LG 6035 Ottawa
Patrick Gritt LG 6835 Ottawa
Teresa Hamilton WM 1221 Wichita
Charmaine Hansen WM 1691 Overland Park
William Jones LG 6835 Ottawa
Lee Maier WM 1187 Iola
Michelle McCabe WM 794 Hutchinson
Harold McEachron LG 6835 Ottawa
James Morgan WM 993 McPherson
Lynda Pete WM 1221 Wichita
Aletta Purcell WM 382 Ottawa
Charles Reeves LG 6035 Ottawa
Jason Reeves LG 6035 Ottawa
Roberta Saeger WM 652 Garden City
Jennifer Tarter WM 1187 Iola
Lisa Tate LG 6035 Ottawa
Kentucky 30 years
Marilyn Hess WM 584 Dry Ridge
Shirlyn Hoskins WM 1113 London
David Jessie WM 569 Columbia
Gloria Kellough WM 694 Henderson
Lisa Kennedy WM 760 Hardinsburg
25 yearsAnthony Duncan WM 655 Madisonville
Connie Edwards WM 294 Central City
Farideh Fesharakifard WM 3894 Lexington
Danielle Fields WM 692 Danville
Connie Hacker WM 3294 Louisville
Charles Kimbler WM 4523 Louisville
Herbert McClusky LG 6866 Hopkinsville
Sherry Mullins WM 1190 Berea
Verna Rushing WM 204 Princeton
Susan Stearns Willis WM 569 Columbia
Patricia Stovall WM 655 Madisonville
20 yearsDiane Brown WM 692 Danville
Margie Buckland WM 665 Campbellsville
Steve Centers WM 1140 Mount Sterling
Darren Cunagin LG 6097 London
Stephen Deaton WM 719 Richmond
Michael Dezarn LG 6097 London
Barron Farris LG 6097 London
Janet Fowler WM 665 Campbellsville
Lanae Gebler WM 665 Campbellsville
Glen Gossett WM 2628 Lexington
Michelle Graham WM 571 Georgetown
Patricia Hart WM 825 Stanford
Kimberly Hayden WM 665 Campbellsville
Victoria Herndon WM 410 Murray
Betty Houy WM 1165 Radcliff
Regina Howard WM 689 Somerset
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Deborah Martin WM 445 Leitchfield
Robert Olliges Sr. WM 729 Bardstown
Roger Proffitt LG 6097 London
Karen Sheroan WM 709 Elizabethtown
Faye Smith WM 491 Paducah
Richard Smith WM 545 Manchester
Un Suk Smith WM 1113 London
Wanda Taborn WM 655 Madisonville
Louisiana 30 years
Sheron Lebert WM 1204 Lake Charles
Edward McShan WM 170 Natchitoches
Rebecca Morgan WM 323 Mansfield
Carolina Raggio WM 170 Natchitoches
Terry Troxclair WM 401 Plaquemine
25 yearsHerman Jr. Hall WM 532 Gonzales
Rosemary Mistretta WM 1353 Harahan
Jacob Oestriecher WM 541 Covington
Stanley Victor WM 1266 Baton Rouge
Margie Yates WM 876 Many
20 yearsJude Adams WM 309 Abbeville
Susan Bryant WM 75 Pineville
Helen Burleigh WM 534 Lafayette
Glen Calcagno WM 1342 Kenner
Howard Clark WM 310 Crowley
Ricky Dale HO 8701 Baton Rouge
Brenda Elie WM 469 Lake Charles
Gregory Farrar WM 1136 Port Allen
Carrie Gould WM 935 Denham Springs
Michelle Guillory WM 505 DeRidder
Maria Leiva WM 1342 Kenner
Sasha Marles WM 1193 Monroe
Loretta Milliman WM 309 Abbeville
Wayne Murff WM 310 Crowley
Pamela Reed WM 7262 Baton Rouge
Cresencio Rosario WM 1163 New Orleans
Andrew Stoute WM 310 Crowley
Pamela Tassin WM 1128 Mansura
Christie Watson WM 87 Minden
Maine 25 years
John McCann WM 1954 Sanford
Maryland 20 years
Judith Bennett WM 1968 Aberdeen
Patricia Debow WM 5228 Columbia
Jessica Green WM 1875 Severn
Melissa Haines HO 8317 Prince Frederick
Carolyn Jarrett WM 2436 Sykesville
Robin Long WM 1875 Severn
Allan Rosensweig WM 1867 Westminster
Massachusetts
20 yearsMargaret Turkette WM 2139 Lynn
Michigan 25 years
Rebecca Hoyt WM 1642 Charlotte
James Kirsch WM 1592 Bad Axe
Kathleen Rhode WM 1428 Mount Pleasant
Vicki Schick WM 1422 Alma
Carmen Wood WM 1428 Mount Pleasant
20 yearsLynn Kuchinski WM 2434 Iron Mountain
Jaclynn Laviolette WM 2010 Niles
William Schaedig WM 2358 Alpena
Jane Schutter WM 1923 Comstock Park
Minnesota 25 years
Rose Asfeld WM 1632 Alexandria
Betty Barsness WM 1632 Alexandria
Diane Benson WM 1632 Alexandria
Rose Bullick WM 1632 Alexandria
Irene Castanon WM 1627 Dilworth
June Cin WM 1627 Dilworth
Allen Cossette WM 1627 Dilworth
Cynthia De Groat WM 2352 Cambridge
Bonnie Gades WM 1632 Alexandria
Teresa Halbur WM 1632 Alexandria
Brenda Heupel WM 1627 Dilworth
Scott Hilgemann WM 1738 Hutchinson
Darlene Jacobson WM 1632 Alexandria
Elaine Josephson WM 1632 Alexandria
Lori Koster-Yeager WM 4374 Litchfield
Rebecca Lake WM 1632 Alexandria
Fredrick Larson WM 1627 Dilworth
Richard Lee WM 1632 Alexandria
Susan Midboe WM 1632 Alexandria
Marcia Okerlund WM 1632 Alexandria
Angela Olson WM 1627 Dilworth
Patricia Otness WM 1627 Dilworth
Renae Paulson WM 1627 Dilworth
Sherry Pederson WM 1632 Alexandria
Steven Resell WM 1627 Dilworth
Vickie Schlosser WM 1632 Alexandria
Christine Schmaltz WM 1627 Dilworth
Marlene Schmidt WM 1632 Alexandria
Kathy Tauber WM 1632 Alexandria
Carol Thoennes WM 1632 Alexandria
Sandra Thom WM 1632 Alexandria
Sandra Toso WM 1632 Alexandria
Patricia Vogt WM 1632 Alexandria
20 yearsKevin Graham WM 3624 Monticello
Tammie Jagodzinski WM 1952 Fridley
Kenneth Larson WM 1855 Eden Prairie
Roselyn Tonga WM 2352 Cambridge
Mississippi 30 years
Angela Busby WM 155 Senatobia
Delois Gibson WM 258 Tupelo
Forestine Harvey WM 365 Pearl
Curtis Kirby HO 9596 Pearl
Lynda Little WM 153 New Albany
Kathryn Thompson WM 205 Philadelphia
25 yearsJohn Batton WM 816 Brookhaven
Ruby Belk WM 411 Houston
Rose Crocker WM 1192 Magee
Alice Ewing WM 115 West Point
Tammye Haralson WM 365 Pearl
Jackie Spencer WM 391 Tupelo
20 yearsWanda Blair WM 118 Amory
Laura Booth WM 1088 Biloxi
Brenda King LG 6011 Brookhaven
Edith Payne WM 969 Gulfport
Missouri 30 years
Tarina Bair WM 5692 Springfield
Patricia Kreisel WM 250 Warsaw
Nita Weaver WM 15 West Plains
25 yearsShawnee Arthur WM 86 Springfield
Roy Davis WM 9 Sikeston
Dawn Garrett WM 13 Carthage
Violet Malson WM 184 Blue Springs
Robert Menteer WM 184 Blue Springs
Dennis Meyer WM 32 Branson
Mark Watson WM 5313 Lake St. Louis
20 yearsDonald Arnold WM 46 Bolivar
Deborah Brown WM 195 Excelsior Springs
Sally Choate WM 59 Joplin
Katherine Goettel WM 13 Carthage
Wilda Hand WM 15 West Plains
Steven Harrison WM 109 Cameron
Jamie Henrich WM 195 Excelsior Springs
Crystal Johnson WM 59 Joplin
Connie Jones WM 267 Webb City
Debbie Liverar WM 1021 Warrenton
Julia Loomis WM 4478 Joplin
Kimberly Miller WM 17 Neosho
Jennifer Moore WM 78 Marshfield
Brian Reaves WM 173 Potosi
Marcy Ryan WM 1161 St. Charles
Deborah Stevens WM 17 Neosho
Donald Williams WM 69 Festus
Montana 20 years
Terry Benedict WM 2455 Great Falls
Josie Bertelsen WM 2455 Great Falls
Patricia Campbell WM 2084 Bozeman
Kenneth Falcon WM 2455 Great Falls
Denise Kujala WM 2455 Great Falls
Janet Sherod WM 2455 Great Falls
Gerald Underwood WM 1956 Billings
Nebraska 30 years
Cindy Klinetobe WM 645 Norfolk
Renee Larsen WM 885 Seward
Michelle Yoder WM 885 Seward
25 yearsJohn Droescher WM 1671 Papillion
Nancy Hamilton WM 5141 Omaha
Myra Havenridge WM 1637 Omaha
Stanley Haynes WM 1637 Omaha
Leila Hensley WM 2847 Bellevue
Catherine Jensen WM 3267 Omaha
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Dan and Jori Holland met shortly after Store 1740’s grand opening in 2008, and their growing romance was cheered on by their fellow associates—associates who eventually played a big role in the couple’s Feb. 14, 2009, wedding. Their suggestion: Have the wedding in the garden center.
The couple worked quickly to secure corporate approvals, while their friends went above and beyond, in true Walmart fashion, to keep costs low: The bouquet
was donated, as was the photographer’s time. The cake came from the Walmart bakery. Associates even located the officiant, hung decorations, and sang at the ceremony. “It was overwhelming,” says Dan. Adds Jori, “It was like a screenplay.”
The couple is still grateful to those associates—and to the company—for bringing them together. “The twists and turns in our lives led us to Walmart,” says Jori. “And that’s where we found happiness.”
Garden Center Ceremony
DAN AND JORI HOLLAND | OVERNIGHT ASSOCIATE, FROZEN AND DAIRY, AND OVERNIGHT CASHIER | STORE 1740 | FREEPORT, ILL.
Favorite Walmart Moments
Jori: “When I got married there—everybody really supported us.” Dan: “A tie
between the wedding and getting hired.”
Wedding re-enactment: Jori Holland (left) and Dan Holland (right) with Susan Koehn, personnel coordinator at Store 1740, standing in for the officiant
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Love helped bring Rex Pettegrew to Walmart. Rex lived in Missouri, where he worked as
an educator. After losing his wife to cancer 15 years into their marriage, he focused his attention on his career and raising his two daughters. When his daughters grew up and had families of their own, he decided it was time to take a chance on love.
When his daughter introduced him to her friend Tommie, it was like they had known each other for years. The only glitch was that Tommie lived in South Carolina, far from Missouri. So Rex retired from his job, moved to South Carolina, and proposed.
Rex soon started to miss having a job to go to, so he applied for one at Walmart—and, with his caring attitude, it’s another great match. Whether he’s greeting customers or lending an ear to his fellow associates, Rex makes time for everyone. “I try to make sure the others on my team feel good about what they do, and I try to keep them in a positive spirit while they’re at work,” he says. “I love the fact that, in my job, I can help put a smile on people’s faces.”
REX PETTEGREW | GREETERSTORE 1183 | WEST COLUMBIA, S.C.
Favorite Walmart Moment
“Being invited to the Shareholders’ Meeting in 2015. It was such a great
opportunity, and I’ll always treasure those memories.”
Love Story
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Julie Miller WM 1637 Omaha
Ann Richardson WM 1637 Omaha
Stuart Rief WM 4358 Omaha
Gayla Rumfield WM 1637 Omaha
Tamberly Walsh WM 1637 Omaha
20 yearsGary Blankenship WM 598 Kearney
Pamela Hines WM 3172 Omaha
Judy Loghry WM 790 McCook
Jan Rollins WM 776 Fremont
Shawn Steinkamp HO 9951 Papillion
Nevada 20 years
Thea Piffero WM 2402 Elko
New Hampshire
20 yearsVivian Beaule WM 2246 Bedford
New Jersey 20 years
Martha Anto WM 2003 North Brunswick
Ariosto Blanco WM 1977 Brick
Paul Ferraro WM 5201 Edison
Daniel Moore WM 2518 Hamilton
Diane Stevenson WM 1977 Brick
New Mexico 30 years
Benita Archuleta WM 873 Taos
Manuelita Arguello WM 873 Taos
Claudia Castillo WM 851 Ruidoso Downs
Minda Hines WM 868 Carlsbad
Therese Sanchez WM 851 Ruidoso Downs
Pablita Varos WM 873 Taos
25 yearsGeraldine Curley WM 906 Gallup
20 yearsRobert Cline WM 806 Las Cruces
Jonathan Corredor WM 868 Carlsbad
Tina Dewees WM 850 Albuquerque
Robert Dusak WM 1306 Alamogordo
Marissa Harrison WM 835 Albuquerque
Edith Mendoza WM 3512 Albuquerque
Faiza Noman WM 835 Albuquerque
Yvonne Valencia WM 829 Santa Fe
Quinton Zunie WM 906 Gallup
New York 25 years
Deann Briggs WM 1619 Rochester
Teresa Gonzalez WM 1619 Rochester
Deborah Hicks WM 1619 Rochester
Dennis Lippa WM 1966 Geneseo
Linda Patterson HO 9689 Canandaigua
James Stubbings WM 1619 Rochester
20 yearsMichael Callies WM 2286 Centereach
Javier Chona WM 1619 Rochester
Diane Cruz WM 1810 Fishkill
Melissa Gagner WM 1813 Newark
Cynthia Quinn WM 2164 Springville
Robert Taylor WM 2104 Newburgh
North Carolina
30 yearsBrenda Blue WM 1321 Smithfield
25 yearsFrances Blount WM 877 Monroe
Pamela Brown WM 4334 Weaverville
Gary Dove WM 1661 Kinston
Loretta Ewart WM 1663 Waynesville
Cumi Greene WM 1663 Waynesville
Theresa Hardison WM 1661 Kinston
Renna Harlow WM 1236 Goldsboro
Sandra Hightower WM 1663 Waynesville
Linda Howard WM 1661 Kinston
Christine McGowan WM 1236 Goldsboro
Ernestine Parton WM 1663 Waynesville
Patricia Personius WM 1614 Durham
Marsha Putnam WM 1663 Waynesville
Eddie Siler WM 5292 Raleigh
Candice Smith WM 1663 Waynesville
Jeffery Teal WM 1027 Concord
20 yearsGeraldine Barksdale WM 2005 Kannapolis
Edith Bennett WM 1097 Aberdeen
Denise Bligen WM 4484 Raleigh
Fatima Brown WM 7243 Burgaw
Mindy Christman WM 3595 Fayetteville
Donna Clement WM 2440 Sylva
Pamela Forsythe WM 1953 Louisburg
Gary Gallardo WM 6814 Winston-Salem
Jeffrey Gann WM 3305 Mayodan
Patricia Johnson WM 1131 Taylorsville
Richard Johnson WM 1097 Aberdeen
Julia Keener WM 2440 Sylva
Elaine Krauter WM 1237 Erwin
Lee McNeill WM 1097 Aberdeen
Roberto Nieto WM 4484 Raleigh
Lynn Patterson WM 2134 Charlotte
Yvonne Smith WM 1614 Durham
Brian Stephens WM 2440 Sylva
Kimberly Stocks LG 6740 Hope Mills
Theresa Taylor WM 2472 Winston-Salem
Jennifer Womack WM 2440 Sylva
North Dakota
25 yearsJolene Baumgartner WM 1636 Minot
Tammy Brothen WM 1636 Minot
Richard Burdick WM 1636 Minot
Charles Demaree WM 4352 Fargo
Vickie Ellingson WM 1636 Minot
Rebecca Fahy WM 4352 Fargo
Deanna Fischer WM 1649 Jamestown
Susan Freymark WM 1649 Jamestown
Jayne George WM 1636 Minot
Tina Jacobson WM 1649 Jamestown
Elizabeth Johnson WM 1636 Minot
Corene Lee WM 1649 Jamestown
Gay Olander WM 1636 Minot
Rhonda Peterson WM 1636 Minot
Shirley Schaan WM 1649 Jamestown
Mary Schiele WM 1636 Minot
Darla Schmuhl WM 1649 Jamestown
Diane Thompson WM 1636 Minot
Daniel Thorson WM 1649 Jamestown
Ronald Webb WM 2033 Mandan
Dori Wittmer HO 9694 Fargo
Ohio 25 years
Cheryl Beery WM 3300 Wapakoneta
Linda Deer WM 1503 Dayton
Shelley Lacure WM 1289 Wilmington
Deborah Robinette WM 1289 Wilmington
Connie Rush WM 1264 Bellefontaine
Karen Schwartz WM 1331 Sidney
20 yearsKeith Adams WM 3486 Athens
John Bond WM 5029 Oregon
Patricia Bostic WM 1750 Marion
Carmela Cerda WM 2350 Wauseon
Kristen Cupan WM 3860 Youngstown
Terry Ewing WM 1331 Sidney
Judy Glover WM 1911 Akron
Tamara Hopkins LG 6824 Grove City
Julie Hostetler WM 1812 Wooster
Deborah Kravic WM 3250 Aurora
Judith Likens WM 2197 Cortland
Patty Richards Niekamp WM 1433 Celina
Diane Robinson WM 2309 West Chester
Rebecca Taylor WM 2359 Ashtabula
Catherine Wample WM 1750 Marion
Oklahoma 30 years
Yolonda Cowans WM 121 Okmulgee
Rebecca Heeney WM 90 Grove
John Mason WM 327 Jay
John Sanders WM 277 Moore
Sandra Thompson WM 472 Broken Arrow
25 yearsSharon Allen WM 544 Oklahoma City
Eugenia Hammons WM 1626 Oklahoma City
Dale Jackson WM 5863 Midwest City
Monique James WM 1626 Oklahoma City
Cynthia Johnson WM 3615 Oklahoma City
Everett Mc Bride WM 212 Norman
Angela Mitchell WM 3430 Oklahoma City
Brenda Petree WM 1626 Oklahoma City
Oral Pitmon WM 212 Norman
Eric Prentice WM 517 Mustang
Sarah Stroud WM 212 Norman
Mary Thompson WM 1626 Oklahoma City
Tami Widick WM 150 Woodward
20 yearsAmy Gipson WM 2734 Norman
Cheryl Hainsey WM 360 Cushing
Kimberly Hassell WM 2394 Oklahoma City
Donna Ingram WM 340 Checotah
Scott Patterson LG 6126 Ochelata
Ronnie Wichert WM 499 Enid
Oregon 20 years
Bonnie Davis WM 2538 Eugene
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Lupe “Lou” Donovan has always been proud of her service in the U.S. Navy in the 1950s. “Freedom is not free, and we have to do our part to work for it,” she says. In gratitude for her service, Lou was selected to go on an Honor Flight—a free trip for veterans to visit war memorials in Washington, D.C., sponsored by a nonprofit organization.
On the return trip, Lou and about 70 other veterans received a surprise at the airport: A massive crowd had come together to welcome them back and thank them for their service. And Lou was greeted by her family and many of her fellow associates.
“It was overwhelming,” Lou says. “They’re good people.”
Frank Evanoff, assistant manager at Store 1650, helped to organize the group. He found out about the flight from Lou’s granddaughter just a few weeks before the trip and had to work quickly to arrange for the associates to attend. The work was worth it, though. For him, it was a chance not only to honor a can-do associate, but also to show appreciation for those who served. “Events like this show that we don’t forget our veterans,” he says.
LUPE “LOU” DONOVAN | SALES ASSOCIATE, SOFTLINES | STORE 1650 | SAUKVILLE, WIS.
Honor at Home … and at the Airport
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Favorite Walmart Moments
“Folding and putting things away is my favorite.
It’s a nice and quiet job. And I like the way we all come together to
solve problems.”
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Gamin Hibberd WM 2243 Redmond
Byron Poff WM 1951 Ontario
Pennsylvania
25 yearsStacy Frye WM 1884 Dickson City
20 yearsSharon Abdullah WM 5103 Phila
Diana Archibald WM 2208 Sayre
Scott Bogert WM 2255 Hazle Township
Amy Cornell WM 2024 Tunkhannock
April Gardner WM 2049 Altoona
Melissa Held WM 2059 Greensburg
Richard Kondas LG 6047 Bedford
Dennis Reichard WM 1644 Lewisburg
Deborah Reighard WM 1770 Cranberry Township
Carol Romano WM 1770 Cranberry Township
Joseph Russell LG 6047 Bedford
Teri Stehley WM 2049 Altoona
Jean Turner WM 1770 Cranberry Township
Sandra Wiser WM 1770 Cranberry Township
Puerto Rico 30 years
Miguel Cruz Martinez WMPR 3399 Dorado
Luis Maysonet Guzman WMPR 3670 Levittown
Roberto Ortiz Santiago WMPR 3671 Caparra
Jorge Robles WMPR 2240 Humacao
20 yearsGloria Aviles Guzman WMPR 2423 Carolina
Miguel Cortes WMPR 2085 Isabela
Angel Cruz Nieves WMPR 3668 Guaynabo
Juan Flusa Correa WMPR 3681 Caguas
Anibal Hernandez Pizarro WMPR 3667 Carolina
Jose Jimenez WMPR 2085 Isabela
Hector Leon Montes WMPR 3684 Salinas
Heidi Martinez WMPR 2085 Isabela
Leticia Negron Perez WMPR 3667 Carolina
Gustavo Rivera Alvarez HO 9177 Caguas
Rafael Santiago Perez WMPR 3668 Guaynabo
Rhode Island
20 yearsTheresa Depetrillo WM 2225 North Smithfield
Rachel Maki WM 2261 North Kingstown
South Carolina
30 yearsLinda Cooper WM 638 Gaffney
Jeanie Walker WM 881 Lexington
25 yearsDebra Doolittle WM 4487 Aiken
Rita Finch WM 1030 Lancaster
Kayci Graham WM 1130 Laurens
20 yearsWilliam Argenti WM 574 Surfside Beach
Janice Gordon WM 5087 North Myrtle Beach
Rosemarie Harling WM 2806 Boiling Springs
Patricia Henderson WM 644 Anderson
Kathy James LG 9849 Laurens
Jackie Scarboro WM 4487 Aiken
Robert Stoner III LG 6014 Laurens
Felix Vega LG 6014 Laurens
Karenda Walker WM 1146 Moncks Corner
Joyce Zeigler WM 881 Lexington
South Dakota
25 yearsVickie Salberg WM 1604 Rapid City
Tennessee 30 years
Sarah Cagle WM 663 Athens
Pamela Cates WM 104 Milan
Sandra Chumbley WM 238 Pulaski
Kevin Corkern HO 9827 Nashville
Wanda Haynes WM 393 Jackson
Lee Oberdiear WM 578 Sevierville
Brenda Porter WM 2065 Knoxville
Jeff Poston WM 676 Rockwood
Myrtle Threlkeld WM 94 Millington
25 yearsConstance Campbell WM 1376 Hendersonville
Janalyn Cook WM 677 Dyersburg
Sherry Fell WM 578 Sevierville
John Gilliam WM 667 Tullahoma
Harold Gregg WM 680 Greeneville
Karen Griffin WM 676 Rockwood
Ruby Harshbarger WM 1376 Hendersonville
Sonia Kight WM 3599 Bartlett
Rhonda Reece WM 659 Nashville
Sean Riley HO 8920 Clarksville
Martha Robinson WM 5196 Memphis
Ora Sharp Jr. WM 676 Rockwood
Wilma Todd WM 738 Camden
20 yearsJanice Brooks WM 667 Tullahoma
Evelyn Brown WM 1376 Hendersonville
Wendell Clark WM 695 Madison
James Curtis WM 663 Athens
Jason Flowers WM 5175 Cookeville
Deborah Hardin WM 2310 Knoxville
Edna Lane WM 599 Kingsport
Kathy Mason WM 5119 Nashville
Pamela Sexton WM 677 Dyersburg
Jimmy Shiflet LG 6039 Midway
Patricia Short WM 4469 Clarksville
Patricia Swenson WM 673 Clarksville
Todd Tosten WM 406 Smyrna
Dorothy Watkins WM 97 Ripley
Digna Weber WM 94 Millington
Texas 30 years
Monte Barron WM 1198 San Antonio
Edward Boeche WM 320 Marlin
Leigh Brannan WM 918 Marshall
Betty Cline WM 918 Marshall
Karen Cook WM 462 Alvin
Sandra Corcoran WM 185 Gainesville
Dorothy Finney WM 228 Cleburne
Eric Fisk WM 259 Rockwall
Annabel Garcia WM 897 Fort Stockton
Artemio Gutierrez WM 429 Edinburg
Mary Gwosdz WM 3640 Houston
Debbie Hudachko WM 1073 Lampasas
Charlotte Kelley WM 3572 Pearland
Lonnye King WM 918 Marshall
Kimberlee McCuiston WM 752 Pasadena
Belinda McDonald WM 901 Seguin
Sonya Mitchell WM 147 Denison
Ramona Moreno WM 3567 Hidalgo
Anthony Pedison WM 918 Marshall
Guadalupe Roldan WM 500 El Paso
Debra St John WM 266 Grapevine
Rebecca Thomas WM 1050 Lamesa
Rosahilda Zamora WM 447 Del Rio
25 yearsHolly Adamson WM 949 Dallas
Lisha Allen WM 807 North Richland Hills
Donald Armstrong LG 6812 Plainview
Janet Becker WM 1303 Georgetown
Melinda Bland WM 462 Alvin
Brian Briggs WM 140 Lufkin
Juanita Capuchino WM 595 Harlingen
Mary Carlson WM 437 Sealy
Robert Garcia HO 8121 Houston
James Gonzales WM 5713 Laredo
Mary Green WM 283 Bridge City
Jerry Johnson LG 6812 Plainview
Nancy Langschied WM 442 Kingsville
Shuran Lawton WM 146 Gilmer
Ralph Leonard LG 6812 Plainview
David Madison LG 6816 New Braunfels
Pete Maestas LG 6812 Plainview
Lita Marrs WM 228 Cleburne
Cristino Medina WM 546 Richmond
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SAM-WISE
“Remember those wonderful associates in the stores who are doing the real job and how important they are to us all.” Sam Walton
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Favorite Walmart Moments
“Being given a soccer ball signed by the ISD senior vice president celebrating my work after just six months with Walmart, and
meeting and learning from great leaders.”
Sreekumar “Sree” Gopinathan says, “I feel joy in my heart from serving.” And he means it: When he’s not with his family, busy with work, or traveling to Walmart China for a Walmart SAP implementation project, Sree spends time serving his community. A lot of time.
Since starting at the Walmart Home Office in 2013, Sree has logged about 600 hours of community service on more than 115 events and projects, like raising money for the American Heart Association, cleaning and mowing lawns for the elderly, and collecting donations for earthquake victims in Nepal.
In recognition of his tireless devotion to service, Sree received the Helen R. Walton Community Service Award in 2014 and 2015. But it’s not about awards for Sree, who began serving his community at age 5. “My parents took me for community work when I was a child in India,” he says, and this helped teach him the value of helping others.
What’s next? For one, Sree is co-coordinating the First Annual Northwest Arkansas METSquerade, a formal dinner and silent auction to raise money for METAvivor.org, an organization devoted to fighting metastatic breast cancer (stage 4 or terminal). Event chair Kelli Parker, senior manager, checks and ACH, at the Home Office, and a metastatic cancer patient herself, says, “Sree brings enthusiasm, passion, and a mile-wide heart. We are so blessed to have him on the project.”
SREEKUMAR GOPINATHAN | PROJECT MANAGER-HRO PROCESS AND DELIVERY | HOME OFFICE | BENTONVILLE, ARK.
Joy in Service
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Eddy Nash LG 6812 Plainview
San Juana Navarro WM 2769 San Antonio
Velda Pena WM 524 Kenedy
Julie Reyes WM 516 Gun Barrel City
Carmen Rocha WM 413 Port Isabel
Janet Romero WM 535 Abilene
Edward Salazar LG 6012 Plainview
Humberto Salinas WM 5809 Edinburg
Joe Shirley LG 6812 Plainview
Loida Shreve WM 400 Conroe
Marjorie Spencer WM 527 Angleton
Pamela Stark WM 3171 Dallas
Wesley Stovall LG 6868 Sanger
Anita Vannoy WM 1178 Bedford
20 yearsArthur Adair WM 211 Hillsboro
Barbara Baker WM 285 Huntsville
Daniel Biddix WM 601 San Angelo
David Cannon LG 6012 Plainview
Terry Carrion LG 6012 Plainview
Jaime Cazares LG 6012 Plainview
Marc Charbonneau LG 6816 New Braunfels
Gary Coleman WM 535 Abilene
Dewey Crosson WM 438 Breckenridge
Tonya Deslatte WM 2979 Fort Worth
Patricia Dumesnil WM 288 Woodville
Kimberly Elder WM 399 Longview
Nancy Fisher WM 536 Abilene
Sandra Flores WM 536 Abilene
Josh Fontenot WM 408 Port Arthur
Patsy Gaither WM 1494 Corpus Christi
Barbara Galdeano WM 765 San Antonio
Emma Garduno WM 1062 Friendswood
Dorothy Gibson WM 1405 Bay City
Adrian Gonzales LG 6012 Plainview
Nohemi Gonzalez WM 5809 Edinburg
Donald Grimes WM 467 Denton
Elizabeth Hensarling WM 288 Woodville
Debra Hinojosa-Delgadillo WM 292 Lockhart
Ronda Hix WM 5191 Forney
Delores Hudgeons WM 527 Angleton
Renee Jackson WM 535 Abilene
Sherry Jackson WM 813 Brownwood
William Jackson WM 1129 Austin
Sandra James WM 180 Jacksonville
Maria Jean WM 536 Abilene
Kevin Kennedy WM 535 Abilene
Cynthia King WM 4046 Garland
Jessica Korenek WM 5898 Corpus Christi
Boban Krajisnik WM 2991 Cedar Park
William Langston WM 2976 Mesquite
James Leak WM 330 Victoria
Maxie Leblanc WM 384 Lumberton
Brenda Lester WM 400 Conroe
Courtney Linza WM 1062 Friendswood
Annette Lockett WM 703 Tomball
Francisco Lopez WM 554 Laredo
Dora Losoya WM 1405 Bay City
Sylvia Loya WM 1098 Port Lavaca
Johanna Martin WM 744 Humble
Andy Martinez LG 6012 Plainview
Laura Martinez WM 5245 San Antonio
Rosita Martinez WM 1313 San Antonio
Carlos McKenzie WM 1022 Tyler
Cecilia Medina WM 2201 El Paso
Katherine Meyers WM 1254 Bellmead
Amanda Mireles WM 2991 Cedar Park
Yolanda Montez WM 463 Beeville
Santiago Morales LG 6816 New Braunfels
Darrell Munselle WM 535 Abilene
Julie Myers LG 6036 Palestine
Eddie Nevarez WM 535 Abilene
Gloria Newcomb WM 601 San Angelo
Susan Ogg WM 744 Humble
Henry Oplie WM 1254 Bellmead
Jessie Patton HO 9271 Dallas
Israel Perez WM 395 Mission
Elizabeth Schwind WM 400 Conroe
Miguel Serrano WM 2993 Sugar Land
Hilda Sosa WM 2404 San Antonio
Carol Steiner WM 440 Rockport
Shawn Stevenson WM 3213 The Woodlands
Gary Taylor WM 1198 San Antonio
Karen Taylor WM 381 Copperas Cove
Ann Tobias WM 470 Corpus Christi
Candace Turner LG 6005 Palestine
Toni Turner WM 789 Mesquite
Veronica Valdez WM 535 Abilene
Gloria Villanueva HO 9271 Dallas
Maria Ward WM 765 San Antonio
William Ward WM 2612 El Paso
Glynda Waters WM 972 Lake Worth
Michael Way LG 6816 New Braunfels
Monica White HO 9951 Friendswood
Elaine Williams WM 535 Abilene
Hugh Williams WM 163 Nacogdoches
Myrtle Williams WM 2649 Irving
Raquel Yarbrough WM 590 Fort Worth
Utah 20 years
Heidi Ulrich WM 5206 South Ogden
Virginia 25 years
Doris Blankenship WM 4697 Lynchburg
Cheryl Clark WM 1631 Hampton
Rosalie Copeland WM 3214 Suffolk
Patricia Golliher WM 1652 Dublin
Elma Gonzales WM 4623 Newport News
Debra Greene WM 1773 Newport News
Iris Hayden WM 1652 Dublin
Lisa Huffman WM 1652 Dublin
Clinton Miller HO 8920 Manassas
Tammy Millirons WM 1652 Dublin
Lisa Puckett HO 9956 Christiansburg
Tyrone Richardson WM 1631 Hampton
Patricia Sharpe WM 1631 Hampton
Mary Stevens WM 5343 Fredericksburg
Gail Walker WM 1631 Hampton
20 yearsGloria Baker WM 1243 Martinsville
Jacqueline Lewis WM 2821 Richmond
Leslie Lynn WM 2762 Fairlawn
Patricia McAlevy WM 1243 Martinsville
Tammy Meadows WM 1726 Harrisonburg
Candice Mitchell WM 5253 Chesapeake
Susan Rapp WM 1292 Christiansburg
Andrew Renick WM 2312 Roanoke
Margaret Sarratori WM 1759 Gloucester
Mary Scott WM 1243 Martinsville
Steven Shepperson LG 6023 Sutherland
David Siewert WM 2015 Fairfax
Sarah Smith WM 1292 Christiansburg
Christopher Speight HO 8081 Chester
Sherry Taylor WM 1652 Dublin
Brian Thorne WM 5969 Chantilly
Kenneth Trout WM 1292 Christiansburg
Evelyn Walker WM 1292 Christiansburg
Patrice Wilson WM 1292 Christiansburg
Washington 20 years
Gary Baxter WM 2469 Longview
David Casteel WM 5883 Spokane Valley
Shawn Cress WM 2469 Longview
Sandra Weber WM 5853 Longview
Jacqueline Woolford WM 3145 Vancouver
West Virginia
25 yearsElizabeth Woods WM 1522 Elkins
20 yearsDavid Cox WM 1499 Lewisburg
Anita Heupp WM 1948 Weirton
Vickey Kincaid WM 1499 Lewisburg
William Marshall WM 1351 Beckley
Oakley Martin WM 2933 Princeton
Jimmy Murdock WM 1499 Lewisburg
Charles Shifflet WM 2566 Charles Town
Wisconsin 30 years
Kathryn Haakana WM 5373 Chippewa Falls
25 yearsPamela Faanes WM 1669 Eau Claire
Catherine Miles WM 3247 Delavan
Sandra Richter WM 1446 Rice Lake
20 yearsLois Anderson WM 5373 Chippewa Falls
Sandra Brinker LG 6025 Menomonie
Timothy Brunkow LG 6725 Menomonie
Shannon Detlaff LG 6025 Menomonie
Heather Fair WM 1276 Sheboygan
Laureen Foster LG 6025 Menomonie
Dale Goodrich WM 1012 Beaver Dam
Jodi Gunther WM 1931 Rhinelander
Debora Haldeman-Turner LG 6025 Menomonie
Lynn Hilts WM 1305 Janesville
Lanette Lavigne WM 1202 Wisconsin Rapids
Tammie Michel WM 1931 Rhinelander
Bonny Smith HO 9595 Hartford
Richard Verdoni WM 5667 South Milwaukee
Amber Weasler LG 6025 Menomonie
Wyoming 30 years
Elizabeth Merritt WM 1457 Riverton
20 yearsJohn Howsare LG 7077 Cheyenne
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Ads from the late 1970s (now housed in the Walmart Heritage Archives in Bentonville, Ark.) feature jewelry pieces ranging from the traditional to the quirky.
February is a huge month for Walmart’s jewelry department—it’s second only to Christmas in terms of sales. Walmart has been delighting jewelry fans since 1978, when the company launched its own jewelry division. By the end of fiscal year 1979,
Walmart had departments in 48 stores. Today, there are jewelry counters in more than 3,800 Walmart U.S. stores. And a recent revamp of the department is designed to attract even more customers and boost sales.
Gem of a DepartmentOur jewelry counter has served romantics and others for nearly four decades.
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We Are Walmart / My Walmart Journey
M Y C A R E E R H I G H L I G H TS
Eddie Eisazadeh, truck driver,Transportation Office 6816,New Braunfels, Texas26-year associate
1990Truck driver
“I’ve driven close to 3 million miles with Walmart.”
My Best Advice Look to the future and get educated. It doesn’t matter what your background is or where you come from. It all pays off at the end.
My Proudest Moment Being a Walmart driver makes me proud. I talk about Walmart with everyone I see. I have a button hanging in my truck with Mr. Sam’s picture.
The Benefit of Working for WalmartI’m able to pursue other interests, like climbing mountains. I’ve climbed Mount Rainier in Washington. My next goal is Mount McKinley (Denali).
Why Walmart? The Walmart standard is very high. Not everyone could drive for this company. There are lots of good things about Walmart and how they treat associates. They give you plenty of time to make a delivery and don’t push you.
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CheckoutDance the
Night Away Rob Rubin, overnight
stocker, Store 1814, Elgin, Ill., says, “My perfect date
night is to go with my wife to dance to our native
music, which is compas Haitian music.”
Finds, Food, & Fun
Pick You Up at ... ?Meeting at a coffee shop is one of the most popular ways to spend a first date. But what about after that? Turn the page for more date-night ideas from your fellow Walmart associates.
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10 Great Date-Night Ideas
Associates from around the country share their 10 favorite date-night ideas to help you and your special someone keep the spark going.
A candle-lit dinner, some roses in a vase, soft music playing, and me and my wife enjoying our com-pany together.
Arthur Bernhardt, overnight mainte-nance associate, Store 414, Wichita Falls, Texas
Night at the SymphonyA great date night for me is a Hardee’s burger and the symphony.
Casey Tinsley, team lead, bakery/café, Sam’s Club 8225, Macon, Ga.
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Plan a Scavenger HuntA great date would be where one of us sends the other on a scavenger hunt with all kinds of cute or romantic clues sending the other person around the city—until the last clue, where you find the other person standing there waiting for you. Then the rest of the date begins.
Bianca Domingue, sales associate, stationery, Store 3794, Federal Way, Wash.
Camping on the beach—bring some food, a radio, and drinks. Maybe walk on the beach and watch the sun come up in the morning.
Kathir Rojas, baker, Store 3119, Panama City Beach, Fla.
Evening WalkStart early in the evening with a peaceful walk on a quiet, wooded trail. Then, find a quiet spot overlooking a lake and prepare a dinner for two. Afterward, start a small bonfire to keep warm as the sun sets, and sit in each other’s arms and talk.
Brent Christensen, area manager, freezer/dairy deli shipping, Distribution Center 7055, Gas City, Ind.
A perfect date night in would be playing some Mario Kart along with a homemade pizza. A perfect date out would be a restaurant, then a movie we both want to see with a big bucket of buttery movie theater popcorn.
Ashley Hartung, accounting associate, Store 1824, Ypsilanti, Mich.
Trying a New RestaurantPicking a res-taurant my wife hasn’t experi-enced yet and surprising her, then going to watch a good movie. On the way home, we’d share some ice cream together.
Daniel Rader, front-end customer service manager, Store 2124, Beavercreek, Ohio
Take a Harley ride up through the mountains—go out to lunch, to the Grand Canyon, and back home.
Jennifer Marshall, sales associate, jewelry, Store 5303, Prescott, Ariz.
Out of TownGet out of town, go out to eat, and stay the night in a hotel … a perfect get-away from all the stresses at home.
Joe Popielarz, department manager, grocery, Store 1973, Lakewood, N.Y.
Ice CreamSince my state is the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” we’d go to a cute area called Wayzata Bay and get ice cream while we stroll down the walk-ing path of the lake and watch the sun set.
Nikki Skadburg, cashier, Store 1020, Albert Lea, Minn.
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Sweet! Walmart will sell
more than 1.3 million 11-ounce
bags of Hershey’s® Kisses for
Valentine’s Day.
These three treats, courtesy of Hershey’s®, are great to share with your sweetheart—or to keep to yourself.
CHOCOLATE! ONE FOOD, THREE WAYS
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Chocolate and Cherries Fudge Torte ½ cup (1 stick) butter or
margarine, melted 1¼ cups sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 2⁄3 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup Hershey’s® Cocoa ¼ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1 8-oz package cream cheese,
softened 1 cup powdered sugar ½ cup whipping cream, chilled 1¾ cups (1 10-oz package)
Hershey’s® Mini Kisses–brand milk chocolates
1 21-oz can cherry pie filling, chilled
1. Heat oven to 350 F. Grease bottom only of 9-inch springform pan, or line 9-inch round cake pan with foil; grease bottom of foil.
2. Stir together melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in large bowl. Add eggs; using spoon, beat well. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to egg mixture, beating with spoon until well-blended. Spread batter in prepared pan.
3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set. (Cake is fudgelike and will not test done.) Remove from oven; cool completely in pan on wire rack.
4. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar in medium bowl until well-blended. Beat cream until stiff; gradually fold into cream cheese mixture, blending well. Spread over top of torte; refrigerate several hours or until set. With knife, loosen cake from side of pan; remove side of pan. (Or, lift torte out of pan, using foil; remove foil.)
5. Just before serving, put chocolates in 6-inch-wide heart outline in
Hershey’s® produces 80 million Hershey’s® Kisses every day.
The longest consecutive string of Hershey’s® Kisses–brand chocolates was more than 4 miles long, created to raise money for a Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals hospital.
The candies will be in two places in stores—the Valentine’s Day and Everyday Candy modulars.
Happiness Is a Piece of Chocolate
baking cups or lightly spraywith nonstick cooking spray.Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place in prepared muffin cups.
4. Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until cookie surface is set. Cookieswill appear soft and moist. Do not overbake. Cool about 5 minutes on wire rack. Dustcookie tops with powderedsugar. Press frozen chocolatepiece into surface of eachcookie. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
Makes 48 brownie bites. Per serving (1 piece): 80 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 60 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 1 g protein
Double Kisses Truffles 28 Hershey’s® Kisses–brand
milk chocolates 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp whipping
cream 10 Hershey’s® Kisses–brand
milk chocolates filledwith caramel
1 cup ground pecans
1. Remove wrappers from milk chocolates. Place milk chocolates and whipping cream in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at medium heat (50 percent) for 1 minute; stir. If necessary, continue to microwave, at medium, 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chocolates are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Cover; refrigerate 4 to 6 hours or until firm.
2. Remove wrappers from
caramel-filled milk chocolates. Using about 1 tbsp milk chocolate mixture for each truffle, shape milk chocolate around each caramel-chocolate piece; roll in hand to make ball. (Be sure to cover each caramel-chocolate piece completely.) Roll in pecans; refrigerate until ready to serve. For best chocolate flavor, allow truffles to soften at room temperature for 5 minutes before eating.
Makes 10 truffles. Per serving (1 truffle): 170 calories, 14 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 20 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein
center of cake. Fill heart shape with cherries from pie filling; put chocolates all around outside edge. Serve cold, cut into wedges, with remaining pie filling. Cover and refrigerate leftover dessert.
Makes 12 servings. Per serving (1 slice): 490 calories, 26 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 100 mg cholesterol, 240 mg sodium, 61 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein
Meltaway Brownie Bites 48 Hershey’s® Kisses–brand
chocolates or Hershey’s® Hugs–brand candies
2⁄3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1¼ cups sugar 1 tbsp water 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 1½ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup Hershey’s® Cocoa or
Hershey’s® Special Dark Cocoa ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp baking soda 1 tbsp powdered sugar
for dusting
1. Remove wrappers from chocolates; place in freezer while preparing and baking cookies.
2. Beat butter, sugar, water, and vanilla in large bowl on medium speed of mixer until well-blended. Add eggs; beat well. Stir together flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add to sugar mixture, beating on low until blended. Cover; refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.
3. Heat oven to 350 F. Line 48small muffin cups (1¾ inchesin diameter) with paper or foil
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Patricia and her son Randy created their pizza as a fun way to eat more vegetables. “You came up with choices we never thought of,” she says of our remake, which cuts calories and boosts flavor.
RECIPE REMAKE
Cold Salad Pizza 1 6-count package whole-wheat pita bread
2½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 6-oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
5/8 tsp salt, divided ¾ tsp ground black
pepper, divided 1 12-oz package broccoli
and cauliflower floret blend, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/3 cup light mayonnaise 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan 2 tsp finely chopped
fresh basil
Prep time: 10 minutesTotal time: 25 minutes
1. Heat oven to 350 F. Toast pitas on a baking sheet for 10 minutes. Set aside.
2. Heat ½ tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan. Let stand 10 minutes and cut into thin slices.
3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli mixture; cook 2 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain. Combine broccoli mixture, tomatoes, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper; toss to coat.
4. In a small bowl, combine remaining 2 tbsp oil, remaining salt, remaining pepper, mayonnaise, vinegar, and garlic, stirring with a whisk.
5. Spread 2 tsp dressing on one side of each pita. Top each pita with ½ cup broccoli mixture and chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. Drizzle each pita with 2 tsp dressing. Sprinkle with basil and cut each pita into 4 slices.
Makes 6 servings. Per serving (1 pizza): 277 calories, 14 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 660 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 19 g protein
Before341 calories,
13 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 58 mg cholesterol,
996 mg sodium
After277 calories,
14 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol,
660 mg sodium
Before After34% LESS SODIUM!
Patricia Burrows, cashier, Store 2909,Corry, Pa.
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Food labels are meant to be guides to better food choices. Here are five key areas to check on each one.
Be a Label Pro
Serving Size“All the information on the label is based on this,” says Paulina Rojas, nutritionist and health educator at the Walton Life Fitness Center in Bentonville, Ark. Look at the number of servings per package to see if the suggested size is realistic.
CaloriesThe percent daily value is based on either 2,000
or 2,500 calories per day. (Your daily values
may vary depending on your calorie needs.)
Rather than focusing on a number, try to get
nutrient-packed calories from foods like whole
fruits, veggies, and grains.
CarbohydratesIn general, the greater the
diff erence between total carbs and sugar, the more
nutritious the carbohydrate. For example, if the sugars
are zero and the total carbs are 19, it’s a healthy choice.
SodiumThe American Heart Association recommends less than 1,500 milligrams perday (½ tsp of table salt has 1,150). Look for less than 600 milligrams per serving.
Ingredients“The first three ingredients are the most concentrated,” Paulina says. Look for the word “whole,” as in whole grains in foods like cereals, crackers, and bread.
Look for This IconWalmart created the Great For You icon to identify nutritious
foods like this box of Great Value Toasted Whole-Grain Oat
Spins. For more information, visit corporate.walmart.com/global-responsibility/hunger-
nutrition/great-for-you.
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February is American Heart Month, so show yours some love by following the longstanding rules of heart health—exercise more, eat less salt and fat, reduce stress levels, get regular checkups, quit smoking—as well as these newer rules. Your actions matter. “While some things related to the heart can be genetic,” Natalie says, “most are preventable.”
Tips from Natalie Evans, nurse practitioner, Walmart Care Clinic, Store 1153, Macon, Ga.
preventable.”
Natalie Evans,
Walmart Care Clinic, Store 1153, Macon, Ga.
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Dr. Jenette Swisher of purelyinspired.comgives these tips for exercising your way to your fitness goals.
Keep it simple.
* Put on comfortable shoes and walk.
Use a pedometer.
* On days when you’ve been a little less active, it can prompt you to move more.
Exercise evenwhen it’s cold.
* Your body will burn more calories to stay warm.
Make it fun.
* It’s easier to get moving if you enjoy what you’re doing!
E X E R C I S E T H AT ’ S F U N
The Insight The Action
Get your blood pressure to 120/80 (or less).Why: The latest studies recommend that patients with high blood pressure work to reduce their blood pressure to this level.
Walk briskly for 30 minutes a day for at least five days a week, Natalie suggests. And eat more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, lean meats, nuts, and seeds. Limit fats and sweets.
Check your blood pressure often.Why: The stress of a doctor’s visit can impact blood pressure readings, so it can help to check it regularly outside the office to know your average numbers.
Check whenever you have access to a machine. “Size the cuff to your arm, and sit with legs uncrossed and feet touching the floor,” says Natalie. “Check your pressure at the same time of day, and write it down to share with your medical provider.”
Limit sugary drinks.Why: A recent study found that drinking even one to two sweetened beverages per day increased the risk of heartdisease by 35 percent.
Replace sugary drinkswith water sweetenedwith natural fruit slicesuntil you can completely switch to unsweetened, Natalie suggests.
Add healthy fats.Why: Another study found that adding unsaturated fats to a diet could reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Regularly eat foods containing polyunsaturated and monounsaturatedfats, like nuts, seeds, avocados, and fatty fish(like salmon, mackerel, herring, and trout).
Switch to whole grains. Why: The same study showed that when people replaced saturated fats with foods containing refined flour, heart disease risk stayed the same.
Eat more whole wheat, brown rice, and oats. “Whole-grain snacks can include granola bars, popcorn, and wheat crackers,” Natalie says.
fruits, vegetables, low-fat
to your arm, and sit with
down to share with your
until you can completely
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Make the Most of Your RefundLiberty Financial and Jackson Hewitt offer tax services at more than 3,100 Walmart stores. Getting a refund? Follow this advice from H&R Block (tax prep software available in stores).
Attack Your DebtsBe proactive in paying off any credit card debts. Focus on the items with the highest interest rates first so you won’t have to deal with interest or penalties for late payments.
Add to YourEmergency FundTax form 8888 allows you to split your refund into different bank accounts so that some is automatically stored for savings.
Buy Sustainable Productsfor the HomeProducts like low-flow showerheads, which can save you from 25 to 60 percent on a water bill, can help you and the environment.
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Pictured: Laraib Tahirkheli, sales associate, jewelry, Store 4477, High Point, N.C.
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Remember these sometimes-missed deductions, exemptions, and credits.
Your spouse. Filing a joint return gives you a larger standard deduction, another personal exemption, and usually a lower tax rate than if you file separately.
Children. Parents may claim a dependency exemption for each child to reduce taxable income.
Home expenses. Mortgage interest and property taxes are both usually deductible to reduce your income if you itemize your deductions.
College expenses. The American Opportunity Credit can help cover some expenses in the first four years of higher education.
Out-of-pocket medical expenses. Those under age 65 who itemize deductions can deduct these to the extent that they exceed 10 percent of gross income.
D E D U C T I O N SC H E C K L I S T
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Nonperishable foods, toiletries, and medicine
are worthwhile bulk purchases that can save
time and money in the long run.
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My fans would be surprised to know …I think they have a good idea of who I am. On the field, I’m serious, but off the field, I like to have a good time.
My guilty pleasure is …Big video game guy. Don’t know if it’s necessarily “guilty,” but it’s certainly a pleasure.
I mentally and physically prepare for a big game by …Visualizing past successes like a big catch and/or a big run. I also walk my routes prior to the game and visualize and get hyped with my teammates. Before a game, I eat a healthy meal and lots of Six Star protein, and I do tons of stretching.
My advice for aspiring football players is …Practice, train smart, and sur-round yourself with players who are better than you. I always had my brothers pushing me; it made me a better player today.
What I was thinking about when hoisting the trophy from the big game …My family, friends, and everyone who supported me through my toughest times. Hard to put it into words—the feeling is like no other.
Rob GronkowskiRob “Gronk” Gronkowski plays tight end for the New England Patriots and is a brand ambassador for Six Star Pro Nutrition. Here, he tackles an associate’s question and shares his advice for aspiring football players, how he prepares for a game, and more.
Celebrity Q&A
Gronk Says
A Tom is the hardest worker in the room and always pushes me to be better. It’s pretty awesome to work with him.
QMel Stewart,co-manager, Store 1340, Lithonia, Ga.
How does it feel catching balls from the second coming of Joe Montana (Tom Brady)?
Lithonia, Ga.
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A brightly colored flower arrangement makes a beautiful gift. But did you know that different colors express different sentiments? Take this quiz to see if you can connect the color to the feeling.
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What Color Flowers Should You Give?
Get the answers at walmartworld.com/Flowers.
Associates Share Their Funny Date Stories
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Walmart World asked associates to share their funniest date stories.
“My wife and I actually met online on MySpace. We’d decided we’d like to meet in person, so we met at the Taco Bell right around the corner from the Statesville Walmart. She had her sister and some friends with her. I had some of my friends with me. At first it was quiet and kind of awkward. We moved on to Walmart (one of her friends wanted to buy something there), and in the parking lot we had our first kiss. Little did I know that I would eventually marry this girl. And work at that same Walmart.”
Stephen Box, cart crew member, Store 1240, Sierra Vista, Ariz.
Alex Burke, deli associate, Store 1662, Statesville, N.C.
“Once on a third or fourth date, my car broke down, and we got a ride from some strangers who saw the car smoking on the side of the road. They drove one of those old Subarus that were built like a little tiny pickup truck and had two little chairs bolted onto the back. We had to ride about 5 miles in the freezing cold back to the house. It was around Valentine’s Day. The girl’s dad wouldn’t let her go out with me the next weekend because we broke her curfew on that date, thanks to the car breaking down.”
Statesville, N.C.
Store 1240, Sierra Vista, Ariz.
Try This Quiz
1. Red flowers mean … a. Romantic love b. Platonic friendship c. Courtship
2. Orange flowers mean … a. Sadness b. Grief c. Happiness and joy
3. White flowers mean … a. Innocence and modesty b. Pride and success c. Apology
4.. Blue flowers mean … a. Energy and passion b. Calm and peace c. Elegance and modesty
5. Yellow flowers mean … a. Friendship and respect b. Good fortune c. Health and wellness
Eunice Dayson, inventory coordinator, Store 3330, Chesapeake, Va.
“One time we were talking about going to some place for vacation, and I told him that I wanted to go to the Philippines, because that is my home country. He told me he doesn’t want to go there because it’s hot. So I said, ‘You must not want me, because I’m hot!’ ”
Chesapeake, Va.
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WHEN I MET HIM: Store 743 in Oklahoma City was one of the highest-selling in the company because it was conveniently located off I-240.
I was assistant manager there in 1986. Since it was a high-volume store, Sam came at least twice a year to praise our associates. He said, “Without [the associates], this company is nothing.” His advice was to
take care of our families, take care of each other, and take care of Walmart.
He also came in for the grand opening of Oklahoma City Store 1626 a few years later. I helped with the opening, and Sam was nice enough to take a photo with my wife and me.
PUTTING IT TO USE: It’s good to know something about the associates, like their children or pets. It puts you on a personal level, and they
know you’re sincere. I apply that every day. If they know you’re genuine, associates will move a mountain for you.
SAM WALTON TAUGHT ME: To connect with customers and associates on a personal level.
EBBY KALANTARI | ASSISTANT MANAGER | STORE 544 | OKLAHOMA CITY
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Take Care of
With myStrength, you can learn how to: • Change your thoughts and improve your mood.
• Change your behaviors and improve your life.
• Meet your wellness goals, step by step.
• Find inspiration in everyday living.
Choose from a variety of tools, including a daily mood tracker; e-learning modules; activity and mood logs; and inspirational elements for your mind, body, or spirit. And it’s all free and confidential!
Yes, you can start feeling better today. Resources For Living and myStrength can help you get started.
Resources For Living® is the brand name used for products and services and is administered by Resources For Living, LLC (“RFL”). RFL is an independent company and is not owned or operated by Walmart. This material is for informational purposes only. All calls are confidential, except as required by law. Information is believed to be accurate as of the production date; however, it is subject to change.
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