Any walmarts gona shut down in Richmond. Been at Sheila for years and is wondern if I needs to leave or not. Any advice be appreiated. Thanks you.

https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/10/05/walmart-to-drop-college-degree-requirements-for-corporate-jobs-1401675/

https://brobible.com/culture/article/billionaire-walmart-plans-build-new-city/

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/downsize-me-bofa-reveals-weight-loss-dr-g-users-could-unleash-apparel-spending-spree Prices too high but spin. John Furner, the chief executive officer of Walmart's sprawling US operation, said they've been... — read more 

https://www.reuters.com/article/walmart-wages/walmart-changes-pay-and-titles-for-corporate-staff-wsj-idUSKCN31007F

What's this toolkit (with talking points) that supposedly dropped for market team regarding salaried managers?

Well, they have done it again. They dangled the golden carrot in front of us over 2 years ago when they bumped up starting pay for associates, certified and licensed opticians. Managers got left out of that round. Oh but HO promised to be working on... — read more 

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/07/walmart-cuts-starting-pay-for-new-hires-who-prepare-online-orders-stock-shelves.html Walmart will give incentives for just making it associates to move up. Shows what doug thinks of associates. Tell them anything... — read more 

It's a shame of all the companies that were allowed to go under. https://www.local3news.com/the-federal-reserve-now-owns-walmarts-debt-heres-why-it-matters/article_2ffe2167-7178-5c46-a32f-cdafc113ff74.html So much for walmart being the rock of... — read more 

I am seeking information regarding my recent transfer request. I have requested a transfer in order to step down and return to my original store. I no longer wish to hold the positions of coach or team lead. Now, Market has informed me that my... — read more 

Today's Belonging Summit by Walmart might seem like a step forward, but one has to wonder if it's just a superficial PR move. Real inclusivity isn't achieved through a single event but through consistent actions, policies, and genuine cultural... — read more 

A mom can't see to shop over her sitting child. The shopping carts are too tall. So why? NOTE built into the shopping cart is a holder for the customer's phone. Why do that? The shopper will be directed by the app download that will replace sales... — read more 

The only thing is AI doesn't eat. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220523005351/en/Walmart-and-Symbotic-Expand-Partnership-to-Implement-Industry-Leading-Automation-System

T-moble office layoffs 5000. KPMG office layoffs 1950 Farmers Insurance layoffs 2400 (The CEO spins like doug) Nothing to see here, move along walmart associates.

What a continuing mess the Pharmacy continues to be. A few years back, we had a massive layoff of Pharmacists. They the Pandemic hit, and we couldn't get enough pharmacists or retain them. Multiple rounds of bonuses and incentives. Just this past... — read more 

Anyone?

Reasonably priced food now with a cook book. https://www.amazon.com/Dollar-Store-Deals-Cook-Book/dp/0615615635 Aldi America's fastest growing grocer. Buying Winn-Dixie and Harveys grocery... — read more 

Walmart only hope is their grocery section. Of course all numbers were inflation adjusted, no slight of hand here. Otherwise inflation would have to be adjusted in the double digits. Looks like that bad shrink didn't effect the magical leadership of... — read more 

IBM will start with HR. We all know how walmart-doug likes to copy companies. Wake up call. tick-tock tick-tock. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ibm-plans-replace-nearly-8-174052360.html Good luck associates

Walmart conducted a survey where more than 85% of customers said it's important for retailers to sell U.S. goods "The retailer’s goal is to strengthen communities and support local and regional brands – and the American jobs they create," according... — read more 

Why has the VCDC position come to a standstill? Has anyone heard any new information?

According to a Morgan Stanley analysis, Amazon accounts for almost a third of all retail sales and is responsible for half of the growth in the sector. Does Bozo have the education that study hard doug does? Doug misses the turns and has to go... — read more 

What is going on at home office? It’s like they can’t keep people all of a sudden. For all the years prior to Covid, they actually had pretty good talent and they were practicing GE’s strategy of rank and yank. People were getting fired, laid... — read more 

WOW U S owned businesses. Qualifying suppliers must be U.S.-owned businesses with at least 51% ownership and operation led by a woman, minority, military veteran, person with a disability or a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Must have read Sam's... — read more 

That will result in the closure of its “Vision Centers” inside Walmart stores starting next year. The company notes that this decision was unexpected, but that it will continue to focus on benefiting shareholders National Vision operates the chain of... — read more 

Greater Value may be right there is NO where in USA or Canada to expand. All thats going to happen here is store closings and layoffs. Send in the ethics committee first let them do the typical walmart business deals there. Dont be fooled by new... — read more 

The retailer’s expansion into servicing financially stressed customers may give it an even larger share of America’s grocery market. Walmart's associates struggled for years with low pay. If not a larger share then it will end.

Stores, Revenue, Customers Catch a spin before it happens.

I bought greater value one qt. distilled white vinegar for $1.38 with discount $1.24. The price in Aldi is $1.19 and the price in HEB is $1.16. Everyday high prices. Read where walmart corporate was upset about the high prices and blamed the... — read more 

a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence that he says can handle customer queries much faster than his employees. https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/12/business/dukaan-ceo-layoffs-ai-chatbot/index.html

Its all in this article. https://apnews.com/article/d416ba3945d64975994805db55467744

The company did however say that the moves would reduce the need for lower-paid roles. One of the outcomes is roles that require less physical labor but have a higher rate of pay... — read more 

https://www.businessinsider.com/walmart-store-closings-2023-full-list

What is going on with the vision center development manager position? My application still says under review. Does anyone know any information

Is he related to the waltons? With the new form of retail exploding in the form of Dollar General , john knows how to shut down stores. https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/07/33095533/carmax-walmart-and-2-other-stocks-insiders-are-selling

Facts.. Facts.. an article of facts, doug-walmart plan for your future. You will work less and make more. These Industries Are Most 'At Risk' For AI Automation........... Office and administrative support 46% Legal 44% Architecture and... — read more 

https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/33079961/walmart-recent-insider-activity... — read more 

ccording to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the most common job in America is the role of a retail salesperson. A little under 4 million people in the U.S. hold that job. The second most common are home health and personal care aides. Cashiers... — read more 

Well who saw this one coming? All pharmacies closes at 7pm and told they won’t be cutting payroll hours…. A few months later…. FYI everyone, we are cutting hours because “scripts are down”

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