Walmart to offer layaway option this Christmas

Walmart announced Friday that it will offer a Christmas layaway program for electronics and toys. Available at all stores nationwide, the program will kick off on Oct. 17 and run through Dec. 16,

Walmart announced the news to its nearly 9 million Facebook fans, many whom have expressed interest in layaway service.

“We’re always looking for ways to ease budget strain for our customers, and we know this holiday season in particular brings with it additional financial pressure,” said Duncan Mac Naughton, chief merchandising officer.

Walmart’s Christmas layaway program will enable customers to make payments when they want and for how much they want on gifts. Toy and electronic gifts with a retail price of $15 or more will be eligible,

Layaway payments can be made at any register. Putting an item on layaway and picking up layaway orders is done at the Walmart.com counter in the majority of stores.  Pick up hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time.  Layaway orders and pick up will not be accepted on the day after Thanksgiving.

For more information on Walmart’s Christmas layaway program, visit www.walmart.com/Layaway.