Walmart Didnt Sell Out of All DVDs During Carolinas Hurricane
“As seen in during the Hurricane that hit the Carolinas. Walmart sold out of all of their DVDs”
Summary
Walmart did not sell out of all its DVDs during the hurricane that affected the Carolinas. There is no evidence or reporting confirming a complete DVD stock depletion at Walmart stores in that event. The claim is unsubstantiated.
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