Group that accused Virginia Walmarts of racist sales practice launching ad

A union-led campaign took to the streets of Suffolk Dec. 7, accusing three local Walmart stores of offensive sales practices. (Photos: WAVY via Making Change at Walmart) (Copyright by WSLS - All rights reserved)

WAVY Web Staff – SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A union group says it will be airing an attack advertisement on Walmart over the next couple weeks to viewers in the Suffolk area.

"Making Change at Walmart" accused two Suffolk stores and another store in Norfolk of racially discriminating against customers by locking up certain African-American hair products.

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A Walmart spokesperson responded, saying individual stores secure products based on shoplifting data, not race.

10 On Your Side found many products locked up inside the stores — from electronics to items for pets.

Watch Making Change at Walmart's ad below.

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