Kmart shoppers share distressing sights in several stores: 'F****** grubs!'
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As we hop into the Easter season, Aussies are reminded of a time traditionally filled with joy, family gatherings, and chocolate indulgence.
However, not all is well in the aisles of our beloved bargain stores.
Kmart, a household name for affordable shopping, recently found itself at the centre of a controversy that left many shoppers mad.
The chaos unfolded when Abbey Marie shared a series of videos that captured a local Kmart's disarray.
The footage revealed a scene that was far from festive.
Chocolate bunnies, once pristine in their packaging, were left half-eaten on the shelves.
Even the treats' wrappers were torn, with their ears nibbled away.
This sight made the chocolates unsellable and painted a picture of disrespect and disregard for property.
However, the store's Easter section was not the only casualty of the retail recklessness.
Abbey also shared the dishevelled state of other departments—including a misplaced dog bed among the shoes.
Abbey's videos showcased a sight that's becoming all too familiar for Kmart regulars.
'I went to two different Kmart stores yesterday, and they were both like this,' a commenter reacted.
'Stores would not be in this state if everyone had a basic level of decency and respect,' another said.
'The customers are f****** grubs. Who does this in a store?' a third asked in disbelief.
The question on everyone's lips is, 'Who's to blame?'
Many shoppers attributed the mess to unsupervised children and mischievous teenagers.
'The amount of people that use Kmart as a play centre for their kids is infuriating,' a commenter shared.
'Kmart needs an age limit. Get these teens out of here. I'm sick of the disrespect,' another suggested.
'Kmart needs a rule where you need to be accompanied by a parent/caregiver if you're under 18. The amount of teens I've seen trash Kmart for fun is ridiculous,' a concerned citizen said.
'In reality, parents let kids eat chocolate so they don't have to pay for it. Yes, staff get paid to tidy the shop, but if customers stopped being so feral, it wouldn't get like this,' another agreed.
However, not everyone is quick to blame the younger demographic.
Some shoppers directed their frustration towards the Kmart staff.
Several commenters suggested that Kmart may have staffing issues or have not been as diligent in their end-of-day clean-up duties as they could be.
'They need to get night staff in there and clean up,' a shopper suggested.
'This doesn't happen in one day. Try finding a staff member in Kmart that isn't overworked as not enough staff to cover the store,' another pointed out.
Several Kmart employees also spoke out about the incident.
'As a staff member at Kmart, my stress levels are so high because of posts like this blaming the staff,' an employee claimed.
'We try so hard to keep things tidy only to have customers wreck the place, and then people blame us.'
As of writing, Kmart has not commented yet about the situation, but this incident sparked a broader conversation about consumer behaviour, retail management and shoppers' collective responsibility.
Have you encountered similar situations in your local stores? What solutions could help prevent such occurrences? Share your experiences and ideas in the comments section below.
However, not all is well in the aisles of our beloved bargain stores.
Kmart, a household name for affordable shopping, recently found itself at the centre of a controversy that left many shoppers mad.
The chaos unfolded when Abbey Marie shared a series of videos that captured a local Kmart's disarray.
The footage revealed a scene that was far from festive.
Chocolate bunnies, once pristine in their packaging, were left half-eaten on the shelves.
Even the treats' wrappers were torn, with their ears nibbled away.
This sight made the chocolates unsellable and painted a picture of disrespect and disregard for property.
Abbey Marie shared the state of her local Kmart online. Image Credit: TikTok/Abbey Marie
However, the store's Easter section was not the only casualty of the retail recklessness.
Abbey also shared the dishevelled state of other departments—including a misplaced dog bed among the shoes.
Abbey's videos showcased a sight that's becoming all too familiar for Kmart regulars.
'I went to two different Kmart stores yesterday, and they were both like this,' a commenter reacted.
'Stores would not be in this state if everyone had a basic level of decency and respect,' another said.
'The customers are f****** grubs. Who does this in a store?' a third asked in disbelief.
The question on everyone's lips is, 'Who's to blame?'
Many shoppers attributed the mess to unsupervised children and mischievous teenagers.
'The amount of people that use Kmart as a play centre for their kids is infuriating,' a commenter shared.
'Kmart needs an age limit. Get these teens out of here. I'm sick of the disrespect,' another suggested.
'Kmart needs a rule where you need to be accompanied by a parent/caregiver if you're under 18. The amount of teens I've seen trash Kmart for fun is ridiculous,' a concerned citizen said.
'In reality, parents let kids eat chocolate so they don't have to pay for it. Yes, staff get paid to tidy the shop, but if customers stopped being so feral, it wouldn't get like this,' another agreed.
However, not everyone is quick to blame the younger demographic.
Some shoppers directed their frustration towards the Kmart staff.
Several commenters suggested that Kmart may have staffing issues or have not been as diligent in their end-of-day clean-up duties as they could be.
'They need to get night staff in there and clean up,' a shopper suggested.
'This doesn't happen in one day. Try finding a staff member in Kmart that isn't overworked as not enough staff to cover the store,' another pointed out.
Several Kmart employees also spoke out about the incident.
'As a staff member at Kmart, my stress levels are so high because of posts like this blaming the staff,' an employee claimed.
'We try so hard to keep things tidy only to have customers wreck the place, and then people blame us.'
As of writing, Kmart has not commented yet about the situation, but this incident sparked a broader conversation about consumer behaviour, retail management and shoppers' collective responsibility.
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