Wal-Mart store's display stacked like Twin Towers removed

Wal-Mart said a display of Coke cans stacked to look like the World Trade Centre at a Florida store has been removed and was not meant to be disrespectful near the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

The display was criticised online after a photo was posted on Twitter, and BuzzFeed wrote about it.

The photo showed the World Trade Centre towers built with Coke Zero packages.

A backdrop of the American flag was made with red regular Coke, silver Diet Coke and blue Sprite.

Wal-Mart said the display was removed on Wednesday.

It said: "We hold this moment in our country's history in the highest regard, and there was nothing disrespectful intended."

Coca-Cola said the display was meant to honour local firefighters.

It apologised and said it has replaced the display.

People Are Not Happy About Walmart’s 9/11-Themed Soda Display https://t.co/6l2HLWiRe8 pic.twitter.com/gNzyfIu7j7

— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) September 8, 2016