I was a single mother for YEARS and Walmart Layaway was very helpful... Then it went away... Now the economy has gone down and I think the public needs this kind of assistance from local retail stores....Even if it is a corporation. I hope there is somebody watching and listening....

With the economy the way it stands right now, people losing jobs, losing homes, becoming homeless and kids going without the necessary clothing required during this time of year it is completely upsetting that walmart who makes more than they expected as profits from all there sales to take the layaway plan away from all those out there can could soooo use it right now. Walmart has always been just about... well, Walmart and how much money they will make/profit. They are not obligated to the public and frankly don't care what people are living with or without. There a business and bottom line is all there looking at is how much revenue they can make and how much of that they will profit from. Walmart if you have any heart whatsoever.... you will think of all those children and families that will go without this holiday season as u sit back in your warm cozy homes with your beautiful xmas tree, holiday baking, holiday gifts under your tree.... while ur sitting there in front of that tree on xmas eve or xmas day i hope that u get a vision of all those sad little faces that will not receive anything!!!

Bring it back! Much better for consumers than credit. At least with layaway, if you don't pay, you don't get the items and have to forfeit some of the downpayment. Layaway was such a convenience! Being able to purchase $200 - $300 worth of stuff and only have to make several payments. And while I'm paying the small payments, I can use my available cash at other retailers too. Everybody wins! In this economy, every little bit helps. Businesses that probably never would've used this option are now doing so; Sears and Toys R Us have jumped into the arena. While Toys R Us only has a layaway for higher priced items , it's still a great idea for folks that normally wouldn't be able to purchase them in a lump sum. There are many issues that create profit downfalls to big business but layaway isn't one of them. So, come on Walmart, show America you have a heart!

We need Walmart Lay a way back! It is hard for a single income mom to purchase Christmas gifts on a limited budget.. Would help us tons!

I have 5 grandchildren and I have always shopped at Walmart and at Christmas time I depended on their layaway.I really wish they would bring it back.I guess have to go to Kmart. Do you know of anyone else that has layaway?

I am a mother of three and for school and Christmas I always used layaway and now without it I cant really get tha things that my kids need n deserve..Shaunda

I always used the layaway for Christmas. I really miss it as I can no longer afford to give christmas presents out, whereas putting them on layaway in August and removing them in December, all of us would have a nicer Christmas. Please bring the Christmas Layaway back August - December. Sandi

people all over are getting christmas presents about now nd hiding them hoping the reciver wont find them. but if there was layaway you can not worry about the reciver finding it. i rest my case. katie b. of california age 14

I shop for my grandchildren and niece and nephew. I really wish they would bring it back. Ruby

I live at walmart too and it was great when they had layaway around christmas now Im lucky I can even buy a couple of thing without layaway all children get the hurt more than the parents walmart was always a be help around the hoildays

i guess they feel their current organization planning is not good as they thought.Ihope they revise a plan to better serve the company,and customers,because layaway is a good thing especially around the holidays,and in the end its cost effective

Walmart has a better selection then Kmart and I would rather shop at Walmart then Kmart. Please bring it back...

We used to use layaway at wal mart quite a bit. I wish it would come back. If the nearest k mart was not 100 miles away I would be shopping there for the layaway

Walmart cares only about making a profit. Layaway will be an expense for Walmart that might lessen some of over all profits for the year. Proof that they care little for the average person and only for their bottom line. Prove me wrong, bring layaway back!

I work at a wlamart and it is a job its a great place.. the layaway was a good thing but when you have more items on layaway then you can sell it dont work too many people were just using layaway as a ill buy it when it goes on sale so i dont have to pay full price... and as for the comment on the benefits i have full benefits and im just a part time employee and im treated with respect from the management team and we dont treat the union like terrists.. it just the union makes you pay dues and everything else on top of ur benefits and all that junk walmart makes it easier on people like me to have a job.. And from what iv seen walmarts prices are usually lower than kmarts anyway....

Walmart has always said they care about their customers, well if they did they would BRING BACK LAYAWAY!!!!! With these tough economic times that we are in Walmart needs to step up to the plate and bring it back. Wonder how much money they lost this year because of NOT having layaway??

Walmart's layaway has saved my christmas and other hollidays in the past. It is definately needed in todays time and prices

You have to hand it to Kmart...they do have that one up on WalMart and the way the economy is, paying a few dollars more for an item, to be allowed to put it on layaway, is well worth it...Sam Walton has to be very sad at the way his corporation does some things...when I worked there last Christmas season, I had almost a whole hour of training just on what to do if someone tries to approach me to talk about forming a union...they treat unions like terrorists! It's no wonder, they have 350 part-time employees in one store, with 5 managers, and only have to pay benefits for the 5!

I think if walmart really wants to help the little guy they will bring back Layaway. I have used it often for holidays.

I agree with most of the other responders that without Walmart having a layaway program it will really cut into my christmas shopping this year. I live in a rural area that recently opened a walmart in our area and I know that having layaway would definately benefit our area.

I don't have enough money each week to get very much christmas shopping accomplished. I have 3 kids and don't know how I'm goning to get anything for them. With the layaway program, I was able to get my shopping done every year.

I WAS A DEDICATED WALMART SHOPPER DURING THE HOLIDAYS ESPECIALLY CHRISTMAS BECAUSE OF THE CONVENIENCE OF LOCATION AND THE STORAGE IT GAVE ME WHILE MY PRODUCT WAS ON LAYAWAY. ALLOWING THE LAYAWAY TO RESURFACE WOULD TRULY DEFINE WALMART AS THE ONE STOP STORE, ESPECIALLY THE WAY THE ECONOMY IS TODAY.

not everybody can afford christmas gift right there and then. Please put the layway on!

With Christmas just around the corner and a new baby on the way. It would really help to put some things in layaway. I feel without it Walmart profits will suffer especially since we are having a financial crisis.

As a single mother of three children, when Walmart announced no more layaway it meant that i culd no longer purchase large expensive items for my children! Bring layaway back. many many people need this to purchase large items! Heck charge a small fee if needed i know i would pay it if i could layaway my christmas gifts

Pam Miller
Bring Back layaway

I USE TO LAYAWAY FOR HOUSEHOLD ITEMS SCHOOL CLOTHING AND CHRISTMAS, THAT WAS THE ONLY WAY I COULD AFFORD THE ITEMS I NEEDED, I REALLY LOVED SHOPPING AT WALMART, BUT NOW DUE TO BUDGET I SHOP AT OTHER STORES WHO OFFER LAYAWAY. I'M NOT SURE EXACTLY WHY THE WALMART CORP. DID AWAY WITH THEIR LAYAWAY BUT IT WOULD BE NICE TO COME UP WITH A FAVORABLE, AND FAIR PLAN FOR WALMARTS SHOPPERS, AND THE WALMART STORES.

I think walmart has gotten greedy. Just look at their credit card: WalMart Credit Card

           Dec 29,2007

    Walmart claims people use the gift cards more .And the layaway department was losing money.I use to work for Wally World and since Mr.Sam died his children have become greedy.The values Mr.Sam instilled are gone.The mighty dollar counts now.Even the employees don't get consideration anymore.Most of the good workers quit because the poor ones rule.The average person has to buy things outright or cannot afford to get it.Others shop at other stores who do have a layaway. DFL