SHOPPERS are only just realizing what the Walmart logo means – and some believe that it’s not too accurate.
Walmart has been a recognizable brand for millions of shoppers thanks to its incredible range of groceries, home goods, clothing and more, but its iconic logo also makes it easy to spot.
If you’re a longtime fan, you may remember the days when the Walmart logo use to feature the name hyphenated with a star between “Wal” and “Mart.”
But in 2008, the logo was changed, making the store name unhyphenated followed by a yellow “flower” or burst.
However, the superstore revealed that the logo isn’t actually a flower, as many shoppers believed it to be.
In reality, it’s a “spark” inspired by the store’s founder.
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“It’s a symbol of the spark of inspiration Sam Walton had when he opened his very first store,” according to a company statement obtained by Good Housekeeping.
“It’s a symbol of all of the great ideas that have helped to develop our company over the years. And it’s a symbol of the inspiration that’s inside all of us.”
Some shoppers were shocked at this revelation.
“Just found out that the Walmart logo is a bunch of sparks and not a flower. Need some time to process,” tweeted one person.
Another wrote: “Life was better when Walmart’s logo was the smiley face and not that weird little asterisk flower thing.”
The company shared that each leg of the spark represents one of Walmart’s key values: customer, respect, integrity, associates, service, and excellence.
Additionally, Walmart said in a statement that the new logo was to symbolize their newly enhanced stores.
“This update to the logo is simply a reflection of the refresh taking place inside our stores and our renewed sense of purpose to help people save money so they can live better.”
Meanwhile, a Walmart employee tried the viral TikTok hack to get stylish sneakers.
And, a crackdown is happening on shoppers at Walmart and Kroger who get caught pulling a “switcheroo” at the self-checkout, running the risk of arrest and even jail time.
