BUSINESS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “U.S. retailer Walmart Inc (WMT.N) faced an outcry from supporters of President Donald Trump on Tuesday [7-3-18] for listing for sale on its open marketplace clothing with the slogan ‘Impeach 45,’ an apparent reference to Trump, the country’s 45th president. The hashtag #BoycottWalmart was among the top-trending topics in the United States on the social media site, racking up more than 50,000 tweets by mid-afternoon…A spokesperson for Walmart told Reuters that the items were sold by ‘third-party sellers’ on its open marketplace website and were not ‘offered directly by Walmart…’ A search of the Walmart website Tuesday showed no ‘Impeach 45’ apparel available for sale online. On June 27, Walmart announced that it was introducing a 3D virtual shopping tour on its website, as the retailer pours billions of dollars into beefing up its e-commerce business.”
–Amy Tennery, “Trump supporters urge Walmart boycott over ‘Impeach 45’ clothing,” Reuters, July 3, 2018 1:10 pm