<P> For many years, associates were identified in the store by their signature blue vest, but this practice was discontinued in June 2007 and replaced with khaki pants and polo shirts . The wardrobe change was part of a larger corporate overhaul to increase sales and rejuvenate the company's stock price . In September 2014, the uniform was again updated to bring back a vest (paid for by the company) for store employees over the same polo's and khaki or black pants paid for by the employee . The vest is navy blue for Walmart employees at Supercenters and discount stores, lime green for Walmart Neighborhood Market employees and yellow for self check out assosiate's; door greeter's and customer service manager's . Both state "Proud Walmart Associate" on the left breast and the "Spark" logo covering the back . Reportedly one of the main reasons the vest was reintroduced was because some customers had trouble identifying employees . In 2016, self checkout associate's, door greeter's and customer service manager's began wearing a yellow vest to be better seen by customers . By requiring employees to wear uniforms that are made up of standard "street wear", Walmart is not required to purchase or reimbursement employees which is required in some states, as long as that clothing can be worn elsewhere . Businesses are only legally required to pay for branded shirts and pants or clothes that would be difficult to wear outside of work . </P> <P> Unlike many other retailers, Walmart does not charge slotting fees to suppliers for their products to appear in the store . Instead, it focuses on selling more popular products and provides incentives for store managers to drop unpopular products . </P> <P> On September 14, 2006, the company announced that it would phase out its layaway program, citing declining use and increased costs . Layaway ceased on November 19, 2006, and required merchandise pickup by December 8, 2006 . Walmart now focuses on other payment options, such as increased use of six - and twelve - month, zero - interest financing . The layaway location in most stores is now used for Walmart's Site - To - Store program, which was introduced in March 2007 . This enables walmart.com customers to buy goods online with a free shipping option, and have goods shipped to the nearest store for pickup . Walmart continues to offer seasonal Layaway on select categories from late summer through early Christmas and year - round in their jewelry department . </P> <P> On September 15, 2017, Walmart announced that it would build a new headquarters in Bentonville to replace it's current 1971 building and consolidate operations that have spread out to 20 different buildings throughout Bentonville . </P>

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