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Walmart Announces Layoffs of 1,500 Corporate Employees Amid Restructuring

Walmart is cutting 1,500 corporate jobs to streamline operations and enhance efficiency, while also creating new roles aligned with business priorities.


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Walmart is laying off approximately 1,500 corporate employees as part of a restructuring effort aimed at increasing efficiency and adapting to technological changes. The layoffs will primarily affect teams in Global Tech and Walmart Connect, while the company also plans to create new roles aligned with its growth strategy. Executives emphasized that these changes are not directly related to recent tariff increases but are part of a broader initiative to simplify operations and improve decision-making. Walmart, the largest private employer in the U.S., continues to navigate challenges posed by tariffs and market dynamics.

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Walmart is laying off around 1,500 corporate employees, reports say
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"…Walmart is laying off around 1,500 corporate employees across various departments within its home office in Bentonville, Arkansas, multiple reports say."

Walmart to cut about 1,500 corporate jobs
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"…Walmart is cutting more than 1,000 corporate jobs as the company tries to lower its expenses and streamline decision-making as pressure from tariffs mounts."

Walmart to cut nearly 1,500 jobs in major restructuring
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"…Walmart will be cutting almost 1,500 corporate jobs, according to a memo sent to employees Wednesday."

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