I want to make the public aware of the unacceptable and distressing experience I have had with Walmart.
On 12/11/2025, I placed a grocery order totaling approximately $100, scheduled for delivery on 12/12/2025. That delivery never occurred. Instead, I received multiple delay notifications offering the option to reschedule or cancel. I chose to reschedule for 12/13 with a delivery window of 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Once again, the delivery did not happen. After receiving yet another delay notification, I chose to cancel the order. As of 9:04 p.m. on 12/13, I have neither received my groceries nor received a refund.
Over the past two days, I have contacted Walmart customer service more than six times, spending over an hour on each call--more than six hours total. Before reaching a live agent, customers are forced to navigate an AI system, often requiring repeated attempts just to speak with a real person. When I finally reached representatives, I was transferred to agents overseas and spoke with two individuals who claimed to be managers but had no authority to resolve the issue.
Despite Walmart failing to deliver my order and still holding my money, the only compensation offered was a $15 coupon for a future order. This is unacceptable--especially given that Walmart's failure has denied my family access to food we needed. I was ultimately told that due to a "glitch" in Walmart's system, the order could neither be delivered nor refunded until a backend email is processed, which could take 24-48 hours. Walmart has had my funds since Thursday.
When I explained that this delay meant I could not feed my family, all I received were scripted apologies and claims of understanding. No real understanding was demonstrated. In today's economy, every dollar matters, and Walmart's system failure has directly impacted my family's ability to meet basic needs.
Attempting to contact corporate has been equally frustrating, as Walmart makes it extremely difficult to locate a direct phone number or reach anyone with real authority. This lack of accessibility shows a complete disregard for customers' time and well-being.
I am furious, frustrated, and deeply disappointed. No customer should ever have to endure this level of incompetence, indifference, and lack of accountability--especially from a company of Walmart's size and resources. I will be sharing this experience across social media platforms, including TikTok and Instagram, to ensure others are aware. I am certain I am not the only person affected by Walmart's so-called "glitches."
Walmart needs to do better. This is not how a responsible business operates. read more