Walmart Quietly Pulls WWII-Era German Soldier Costume
Summary
Walmart removed a World War II-era German soldier costume from its website after public criticism. Other major retailers like Amazon and Target had already taken the costume off sale.Key Facts
- The costume was sold as a "German Army Soldier Adult Costume" inspired by the 1940s.
- It included a jacket, trousers with boot covers, a belt, and a hat.
- The outfit resembled German military uniforms from World War II and was listed by a third-party seller on Walmart’s site.
- Amazon and Target had removed the costume before Walmart acted.
- None of the companies or the costume maker Orion Costumes responded to requests for comment.
- It is unclear if Walmart, the seller, or Orion Costumes decided to remove the product.
- The costume was described as "vintage-themed" but sparked criticism leading to its removal.
- Newsweek reported on the issue and followed up as the retailers removed the costume.
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