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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Amazon Flex delivery driver has car stolen while dropping off packages in North Austin
The Brief An Amazon Flex delivery driver said her car was stolen while she was dropping off packages The thief is now using the woman's EBT card that was left inside the car Amazon responded to the incident AUSTIN, Texas - An Amazon Flex delivery driver said her car was stolen while she was dropping off packages. Local perspective Stephanie Board was delivering packages for Amazon early Sunday morning. "I took the route that was from 3:15 a.m all the way until like seven o'clock, and I was almost done, so I was excited when I was on my route because I was like, ok, it's about 6:30-ish, I'm almost done. So here I am just determined to get it done and get back to my kids," delivery driver Stephanie Board said. She said she pulled up to a home in the Quail Creek Neighborhood in North Austin, her car was still running. "I'm just thinking, you know, I'm going to hop in and out real quickly," Board said. Board said she grabbed the package out of her car, walked to the front door, dropped it off, and scanned it. When she turned around, Board said, "I look up and I see a guy that I've never seen before. He hops out of a Mercedes, I think it was, and he gets into the driver's side of my car." Board said she tried to stop the man. "I kind of try to get in front of him to stop him from taking the vehicle, but he still goes around and leaves in the vehicle," Board said. She said it felt like a movie. "Panicking, nervous, just disbelief and distraught that something like this was happening," Board said. Apparently, her car had all of her personal items inside, including her credit, debit, and social security cards. "I see that they are currently using my EBT card. They were at the local Sam's that was out south, and it looks like they were at some supermarkets here in the East Austin area, so they're all over Austin, so you might want to just be mindful," Board said. Board and her son have a message to whoever is behind this. "Just do the right thing and return the car because you've taken away from a mother that's trying to support her kids and have a survival for them and stable living," Board said. "I would just like for the person to just give us our car," Board's son, Demarion Ewing said. What they're saying Amazon spokesperson Steve Kelly released a statement on the incident: "Our team has reached out to Ms. Board to offer support and assistance relating to this unfortunate incident. Safety is our top priority, which is why we continue to innovate and invest in comprehensive safety measures that help keep Amazon Flex delivery partners and the communities they serve safe. In addition to contacting law enforcement, Amazon's 24/7 Emergency Assistance Helpline stands ready to provide support to delivery partners if unexpected situations arise." Amazon does provide various forms of assistance when situations arise, including filing insurance claims to help drivers and pay for missed delivery blocks. The Source Information from interviews conducted by FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's How Much Sam's Club Customers Buy When They Order Pizza Delivery
You can order pizza delivery from Sam's Club. The people who do are getting it with more than just toppings, loading up carts to the tune of triple-digit dollars. Sam's, the warehouse operation run by Walmart (WMT), in May said delivery of its Member's Mark pizzas—a hot 16-inch version costs about $9—would be available nationwide by the end of the month. Members can schedule a window or pay up for "express" delivery within three hours. Those pizza orders are turning into wins for Sam's, Walmart CFO John David Rainey said Tuesday. "You may hear that and think, 'Gosh, that can't be very economical for you to deliver a pizza to someone from a club,'" Rainey said at a conference, a transcript of which was made available by AlphaSense. "Here's the thing: The average basket size of a pizza delivery is over $100." Pizza is a competitive business, with entrants coming not only from the kind of places you might think—pizza chains, grocery stores selling frozen and other varieties—but also places like Casey's General Stores (CASY), which is currently promoting a BBQ brisket variety, and Costco (COST), which sells take-and-bake pies along with slices for snacking shoppers. For Sam's, which accounted for about 16% of Walmart's U.S. revenue in its last full year, the pies are driving sales of other, non-pizza, goods. (The company is seeing a similar effect with rotisserie chickens, executives have said.) "Members are taking advantage of the broad assortment that we have, and while we are getting a pizza delivered, providing general merchandise or other items to go along with that, which makes that eCommerce delivery very attractive from an economic perspective for us," Rainey said. Read the original article on Investopedia
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Walmart's Sam's Club offers membership deal Costco doesn't
When you join Costco or Sam's Club, most people consider the membership fee relatively irrelevant. If you buy regularly at either chain, you certainly get that money back in savings over time and one big-ticket purchase can more than fully pay back the cost of joining. Costco COST sells two memberships. A Gold Star membership costs $65 and gets you access to the company's warehouses, gas stations, and its website. Related: Starbucks faces huge new rival Nearly half of members, however, opt for an Executive Membership which costs twice as much ($130) but comes with 2% cash back up to $1,250 annually. At the end of the second quarter, Costco (COST) had 36.9 million paid Executive Memberships, up 9.1% versus last year. "Executive Members now represent 47.1% of paid members and 73.8% of worldwide sales," according to CFO Gary Millerchip. Sam's Club offers a similar structure. A Club Membership costs $50 per year and gets you access to the chain's website, warehouse clubs, and gas stations. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter For $110, Sam's Club sells Plus memberships which includes includes 2% "Sam's Cash," back but only up to $500 per year. Plus members also get some other benefits. "Plus membership includes early shopping and early Curbside Pickup, so you can get in before the crowds," the chain shared on its website. It's very rare, if not impossible, to find a deal on a Costco membership. If it happens, it's almost always being subsidized by a third party. Sam's Club deals where you pay a reduced first-year fee and get a gift card to pop up from time to time. The warehouse club also offers one regular discount membership. The chain shared the details on its website. "Sam's Club wants to give back to seniors, 50 years or older by offering seniors a special membership offer. Qualified seniors who join Sam's Club online as a new member will receive a 60% discount on a Club membership or $50 off a Sam's Club Plus membership. Join as a Plus member and get free Curbside Pickup, free Delivery from Club on eligible orders of $50 or more, free shipping on eligible orders of $50 or more and early shopping at select locations," the company shared. More Retail: Costco quietly plans to offer a convenient service for customersT-Mobile pulls the plug on generous offer, angering customersKellogg sounds alarm on unexpected shift in customer behavior Most 50-year-olds likely do not consider themselves seniors. AARP, however, an association that markets to "seniors," considers 50 its entry-level age (although anyone over 18 can join). Walmart (WMT) has committed to expand and improve the Sam's Club brand. The company has also been delivering strong results for its parent company. "Sam's Club U.S. comp sales ex-fuel increased nearly 7%, with strong growth in transactions, including strength in Member's Mark. eCommerce grew 27%, led by triple-digit growth in club-fulfilled delivery and double-digit growth in pickup," Walmart CFO John David Rainey shared during hIs company's first-quarter earnings call. Rainey touted in-store and online improvements Sam's Club has made. "Member's value the convenience of Scan & Go and their usage of this tool continues to grow, with penetration increasing 600 basis points versus last year. Over 50% of our members now transact digitally in some form with Sam's, online or using digital solutions in club," he added. Sam's Club does not provide as much information on membership numbers as Costco does. Still, the numbers were strong. "In the US, Sam's Club continued to see steady growth in member counts, renewal rates and increased penetration of Plus members, resulting in membership income growth of 9.6%, " the CFO share.d Related: Costco quietly makes payment change members will love Costco had strong overall membership growth as well. "We ended Q2 with 78.4 million paid household members, up 6.8% versus last year, and 140.6 million cardholders, up 6.6% year over year," according to Millerchip. The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spring sale alert: Sam's Club annual memberships are just $20 — that's 60% off
Sam's Club memberships are a fan favorite for a reason: The impressive savings are pretty much guaranteed all year long, including any time you shop for groceries, household essentials (toilet paper, anyone?), tech gadgets and more. While entering the warehouse doesn't come free (you have to pay to join the club), we'll let you in on a little secret: The retailer is currently offering an annual membership for just $20 — that's a whopping 60% off — at Sam's Club spring sale. You'll want to hurry, though. The deal ends on May 12. There are lots of great deals to grab this weekend, but this one should be at the top of your "can't miss" list. For just $20 — about the cost of dinner — you can earn huge savings at Sam's Club for 356 days. That's a whopping $30 off the usual price tag. Think of it this way: You'll get lower prices on everything from household staples (laundry detergent, toilet paper, milk) to big-ticket items (TVs, vacuums) just by spending a little over $1.50 per month. Pretty sweet, huh? Our prediction: You'll become a regular at the Club and a true super-saver, whether you shop online, on the app or in person. Beyond the big membership discount and everyday low prices on products, there are many perks to being a member. Here's a peek at what's in store: ✔️ 12-month Club membership for you and one other person in your household ✔️ Extra Instant Savings markdowns on already-low prices ✔️ Faster checkout with Scan & Go ✔️ Free curbside pickup with orders of $50+ ✔️ Express delivery for just $12 ✔️ Sam's cash back when you use a Sam's Club Mastercard ✔️ Low gas prices You'll also have access to the Sam's Club app. Customers sing its praises and use it for deliveries, ordering curbside pickup and the Scan & Go, which lets you buy as you shop! Said one customer: "Scan and Go is the best invention ever, it even works at the gas pumps!" Added another: "So much quicker. I can't comprehend the people who still use self-checkout or the checkout lines." Looking for even more benefits? You'll want to check out the upgraded Sam's Club Plus membership, which is currently $60 — that's $50 off. In addition to the standard gets, Plus members enjoy free curbside pickup with no minimum needed, early shopping at select locations and free delivery on qualifying orders when you spend a minimum of $50. But the most exciting new offer for Plus members is the free same-day delivery on orders over $50 placed by 1 p.m.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Yahoo
Woman banned from Walmart said she stole meat to feed kids
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman who says she tried to steal meat from a Walmart in Paragould, Arkansas, to feed her five children has been sentenced to 36 months of probation. Latisha Davis was already banned from Walmart when she was caught shoplifting at the supercenter on West Kingshighway last October. The arrest came just three months after the Trumann woman was accused of leaving three of her kids, ages 1, 3, and 15, inside a hot house without food. Mom accused of leaving 3 kids alone in hot house Body cam footage showed an officer finding only milk in the fridge. Trumann police said the temperature inside the home on Mildred Avenue was over 90 degrees. Body camera footage shows kids left alone in hot house pleading for help Davis pleaded guilty to one count of child endangerment in that case and received 48 months of supervised probation. At the time of her arrest, the children's father was given temporary custody of the kids. It's not clear who has them now. Paragould police said Davis told them she knew she had been banned from all Walmart locations when she tried to hide food items in cardboard boxes to take out of the store. Investigators said when they asked her why she needed to steal 'all that meat,' she said she had five kids to feed and times had been hard. Davis isn't the first person in the Mid-South recently banned from Walmart stores nationwide. Alleged serial shoplifter banned from every Walmart in the USA Ashley Cross, 37, was arrested earlier this month after she allegedly tried to steal $137.34 worth of items in the self-checkout line at the Walmart on Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis. Police said Cross was on an 'Authorization of Agency list' and was not allowed at any Walmart in the United States due to her previous shoplifting encounters. Terry Brown, 48, was also banned from Walmart and Sam's Club in November of 2024. Police said Brown was arrested on Feb. 6 for trespassing after he entered the Walmart on Austin Peay Highway. Store employees said Brown signed a notification of restriction from the property, acknowledging that he was permanently banned from all Walmart and Sam's locations. It does appear Brown was charged with anything. Cross next court date is Feb. 27. WREG contacted Walmart to find out what it takes for someone to be banned from all their stores, but we have not received a response. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
