Wal-Mart's Response to Pricing Flub Par for Course, Experts Say

But what about the low-price guarantee? Following Wal-Mart's announcement that it wouldn't honor online purchases made Wednesday, when a computer glitch slashed prices on everything from mountain bikes to high-definition TVs, some shoppers were left questioning the retailer's integrity. Consumers vented their outrage on social media after hearing that all orders would be canceled and that shoppers would be issued a $10 gift card, with some asking what good was a card if they would no longer shop there.