Walmart Quietly Pulls WWII-Era German Soldier Costume
Walmart removes German soldier Halloween costume after it stayed on sale following Newsweek inquiry.
Walmart quietly discontinued a World War II-era German soldier Halloween costume after facing public backlash, according to a recent report. The Orion Costumes product, listed as a "vintage-themed" outfit inspired by 1940s German military uniforms, was initially available on Walmart's website, Amazon, and Target. Despite being pulled by other retailers, Walmart continued to offer the item via a third-party seller.
Newsweek, which initially reported on the costume's availability, found that Walmart's listing had vanished by Wednesday morning. The reason behind the costume's removal remains unclear, as Walmart has not provided an explanation nor responded to Newsweek's inquiries. The decision to remove the product follows Walmart's previous controversy in 2015 over an "Israeli Soldier Costume Kit," which also faced public criticism for relying on offensive stereotypes.
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