Major 2025 Changes to Walmart Security May Soon Impact Illinois Shoppers

Illinois has been seeing multiple changes throughout the state for major retail stores. This updates comes after multiple attempts to change things around in the Midwest. In short, Walmart has been trying to find new ways to do two things at once: increase security while keeping shopping easy.

It's no secret that many Walmart's have even started locking small things with frequent theft targets such as razors. laundry, detergent and even toothpaste. As more things get locked away, we need to find an easier way to get to them.

New 2025 Changes In Illinois

Walmart has consistently prioritized enhancing the shopping experience for its customers, aiming to make it as convenient, efficient, and seamless as possible. Over the years, the company has continually invested in innovative technologies, streamlined processes, and customer-focused services to ensure that shoppers can easily access what they need, whether online or in-store. By embracing new trends and responding to customer feedback, Walmart strives to create a more enjoyable and hassle-free shopping journey, making it a go-to destination for millions of people around the world.

This could involve implementing changes that reduce the need for frequent interactions with store employees, streamlining the process to allow customers to shop more independently. It has been stated that Walmart has a new system in place this year to do just that. wate.com went on to report,

The American retail giant is reportedly testing a new technology that allows employees to unlock cases without manually using keys. The tech is already live in a few hundred Walmart stores.

Unlocking With Your Phone In Illinois Walmart

New sources have disused a way to use your smart phone to unlock the vaults.

"Another company called Indyme has developed a “Freedom Case” that lets customers unlock merchandise using their cell phone number, an app, a store loyalty card, or even their face"

Using your phone to buy things has already be a long established thing, it has been here for a long time.  Using it to unlock things with apps has also been a thing. So it is possible.

Do you think this is the Future of Walmart?