Big-Box Appliance Delivery Repeatedly Postponed With No Warning or Resolution
A customer's confirmed kitchen appliance delivery was postponed by nearly a month after they had already donated their old microwave based on delivery confirmations, and no store manager offered an apology, alternative, or resolution across multiple visits. The case reflects a broader pattern of unreliable delivery-date commitments at large retailers.
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