Walmart planning to cut nearly 1,500 jobs to simplify operations, report says
- Walmart is set to eliminate approximately 1,500 corporate roles across the United States, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
- The layoffs will affect employees at Walmart's headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, and other U.S. Locations, including roles in the company's global technology team, according to Bloomberg.
- Walmart Chief Technology Officer Suresh Kumar and U.S. Chief Executive Officer John Furner informed staff about the job cuts in a memo sent on Wednesday.
- Walmart's spokesperson stated that the layoffs were related to the company's business priorities and growth strategy, and not tariffs.
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