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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It has been 4 years since the pharmacy scourge. Now practically every pharmacist is looking for a door out and nobody new wants to come.

Our last two coaches have been internal promotions and the store my uncle is in last 3 coaches were internal promotions. They use to never promote a internal hourly to salary and let them stay in the store. Is a new ideology or is it getting that... — read more 

This is how you will lose your livelihood before 2026. A.I. could ‘remove all human touchpoints’ in supply chains. Here’s what that means https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/19/supply-chains-how-ai-could-remove-all-human-touchpoints.html — read more 

Eventually will effect the associates in being laid off. https://www.dailywire.com/news/not-inflation-greedflation-corporate-profits-soar-as-companies-jack-up-prices

https://www.marketwatch.com/articles/amazon-stock-price-target-ai-8e472e07?mod=search_headline Walmart-Doug bringing to a walmart near you.

Does anyone have info on overnight 4 day work week and a possible raise?

First Aldi's put up digital shelf tags. Now Aldi's is showing to you Doug's Walmart heading to 2026. Great guy and leader just ask Alice and Robson. Pulling the WEF curtain aside we bring to every career minded walmart associate this: ... — read more 

Great job they are doing inspiring the future for all walmart associates even the one being laid off. 108 million apiece... — read more 

Moving right along with his grand plan before he goes in 2026 , doug is making profitability in the pocket. No doubt layoffs coming. Of course they were not profitable whatever that means. Associates were paying the bills working there. ... — read more 

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/31/business/walmart-pay-pharmacists-opticians.html