I am a store employee and somewhat low tech. I am hearing the term "Walmart Digital" - what is it - I am trying to figure out if and how this is important and what kind of influence this will have on us in stores. Is this making the website bigger?... — read more 

I heard more this week. Friday supposed to be the day at the Home Office. Then I heard Nov. 20th. Never ends.

Cornell: I'll start with the fact that while digital is increasingly important and a big part of our future, we recognize that the winners in retail are going to combine both physical assets and digital. Despite all the discussion around e-commerce... — read more 

http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/business/walmart-scan-and-go-app-self-checkout-1.4364434

They are saving the tricks for the day after Halloween. :(

Not sure where it came from, but I read that he said, "The way management treats their associates is exactly the way the associates will then treat the customers." The man was right...

Source below, TLDR - Retailers can't find qualified workers: Staffing companies that work with some of America's biggest retailers say that the industry is struggling to attract quality workers at both the store associate and management levels... — read more 

There are lots of bare shelves, take an item from the shelf and there is nothing behind it. Meat counter is sparse with small quantities of various cuts. Even the deli counter has everything spread out in the case to make it appear full when it's... — read more 

We’ve been told my our Club Manager in that all member facing positions (should) be secure within our club but our behind the scenes positions aren’t 100% secure. They have already done away with PTC, Accounting, multiple team leads, and receiving!

Walmart in Bristol is the next one on the chopping block. It will officially close its doors on November 9. The closure will leave nearly 200 people looking for a new job... — read more 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamhartung/2017/10/17/the-waltons-are-cashing-out-of-walmart-and-you-should-too/#419779f63849

https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamhartung/2017/10/17/the-waltons-are-cashing-out-of-walmart-and-you-should-too/#419779f63849

I am NOT a health care professional; so, my apologies in advance if what I'm going to say isn't 100% accurate: cutting back in the pharmacy is a malpractice nightmare waiting to happen! Every WM pharmacy I've been to is already understaffed and... — read more 

Full disclaimer - I work for a mid-sized competitor. I am curious about the performance review process at Walmart - how do you do it. I don't think I am crossing the line with this question, if I am, please ignore my questions. We do have a process... — read more 

Here is a idea!!!! Have the Health and Wellness departments (optical, pharmacy ) run by the store manger. Eliminate the Health & Wellness Vp Reginald and Market managers. That would save the company millions !!!!!!

True? Layoffs at corporate in Bentonville.

It’s funny how Walmart thinks that it’s doing their associates a favor by not hiring during the holiday season. I’m curious to know what that’s going to do for the front end. LOL Home-office shouldn’t lose focus on wages and hiring. The smokescreen... — read more 

They stopped carrying long ago about how the associates really feel. This year it was only 16 questions. The results came back super fast. Nothing has changed or will change. The scores in our Market were really low. I just don’t see the point in... — read more 

Long tenured Sr. Directors banding together to keep as many people like themselves around as long as possible. Definitely a good ole boy (and girl) club to keep their Arkansas roots intact. If these people would worry less about the Jet and CA... — read more 

Quarterly occurrence these days

The Walton family still has a say on what happens in Walmart, as family members are on the Board of Directors and ultimately the CEO and his leadership report to the Board of Directors. Furthermore, the Walton family still owns a significant amount... — read more 

What do we know so far? Do we anticipate any major restructure in the HO and also, what about stores. How about: Groups Levels Geographies etc. Just want to start a discussion - I saw a post on WNT Pharmacy 2018 layoffs @PGFNHnS and thought this may... — read more 

When I first went to work at walmart it was A good place to work,Not great but good.Over the years they have stole almost everything they ever give us.Like Sick leave,Can you believe that now I can only use it for a member of my family and not... — read more 

The days of the Walton family caring about Walmart are coming to an end. The days of the Walton family having any say or control in the company are numbered, at best, especially with the ages involved and primary family members not interested in... — read more 

I think it's going to get worse, we have had some major layoffs this year. Amazon pharmacy services a "matter of when, not if" for me, it'll turn things upside down for us - I think. And, all other chains will suffer as well - I think CVS is exposed... — read more 

To the person that said the positions being eliminated are useless, let me tell you something. I have worked at Walmart and Sam's over 30 years. And while my position is the Accounting office I have helped in every area when needed. All of them! I... — read more 

Curious. Was it difficult to find a job in your field after Walmart?

Who is more evil, Amazon or Walmart?

I was told eventually Personnel, Vision Center and AP going 3-party. Anyone with a office should be looking for another position. They don’t want to pay wages and benefits. It’s rolling out in some states already. DM and Reg Health and wellness cuts... — read more 

Pharmacy will only have one Pharmacist, one Technician and no cashiers. Most scripts will be processed off site through Central Fill.

Walmart Neighborhood Market in Little Rock is closing. This means around 100 employees will be out of the job. They say they'll try to transfer them to nearby stores, but I am betting that might work out for maybe 10 percent of them... — read more 

Amazon Is Currently Testing Its Own Delivery Service - Can FedEx and UPS Survive? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-10-05/amazon-is-said-to-test-own-delivery-service-to-rival-fedex-ups

Walmart will continue its aggressive layoff pace beyond the end of this year. HR has confirmed that this is the new normal and as Walmart evolves, so will it’s teams and structures. Seems that will counteract the new practice of keeping associates... — read more 

Has your experiences changed where you spend your money?

Lots of folks mentioning the layoffs on glass door. Do job applicants look at those sites?

With the new pricing system, I'm hearing they get rid of the rest of their people there. Be prepared.

Anyone know if anymore restructuring will be happening soon ? What those changes will be

Now that the writing is on the wall, and more and more jobs are going offshore to INDIA and being moved to the west coast so they can be closer to our new buddies who only work five hours a day, I suppose we can expect the NWA area (Bentonville... — read more