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2023-03-24 Economy

Wally World laying off hundreds in ominous sign for economy

[NYPOST] Walmart is laying off hundreds of workers based at e-commerce fulfillment centers in a development that could signal more trouble for the struggling US economy.

Roughly 200 workers based at a facility in New Jersey will receive pink slips, a Walmart spokesperson told Rooters on Thursday.

Hundreds of additional employees were laid off at four other sites based in Fort Worth, Texas; Davenport, Florida; Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Chino, Caliphornia, an impregnable bastion of the Democratic Party,.

"We recently adjusted staffing levels at our [fulfillment centers] in select markets to better prepare for the future needs of customers," Walmart said in a statement.

"This decision was not made lightly, and we’re working closely with affected associates to help them understand what career options may be available at other Walmart locations," the statement added.

The Walmart spokesperson said the cuts were necessary as the company reduced or eliminated evening and weekend shifts at the impacted facilities. The employees will be paid for 90 days as Walmart attempts to place them in jobs at other locations.

The culling occurred following years of major investment in automation technology as Walmart looks to streamline its e-commerce order fulfillment operations — though the company spokesperson declined the layoffs were related to that push.

Posted by Fred 2023-03-24 00:00|| || Front Page|| [16 views ] Top

#1 I've even noticed less traffic at Dollar General. That's saying something...

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-03-24 06:48|| 2023-03-24 06:48|| Front Page Top

#2 It's the eggs.

Dollar Tree can't afford to sell eggs anymore

Posted by Skidmark 2023-03-24 07:46|| 2023-03-24 07:46|| Front Page Top

#3 They're closing one store up in the big city from here. The one thing they keep avoiding is talking about retail theft levels related to the neighborhood involved.

Posted by Procopius2k 2023-03-24 08:15|| 2023-03-24 08:15|| Front Page Top

#4 Pork and other meats processed and wrapped in China. Who knows what they do in China. Several locals sick as the pork tasted funny. Don't forget your fast food chains are supplied the same way. Bypass health inspectors. Lamenting shortage of staff. Support your local farms that the EPA is trying to shut down.

Posted by Dale 2023-03-24 08:26|| 2023-03-24 08:26|| Front Page Top

#5 Food product expiration dates labeled upon freezer display. So how long in transit?. How long properly refrigerated?. You will never know.

Posted by Dale 2023-03-24 08:29|| 2023-03-24 08:29|| Front Page Top

#6 Eggs?, don't you dare try to raise poultry, Local communities try but they are blocked from doing so by local elected officials. Feed now a supply problem.

Posted by Dale 2023-03-24 08:32|| 2023-03-24 08:32|| Front Page Top

#7 Ref #3: I went to Depot Yesterday to buy a 50 ft roll of 14-3 Romex. Had to get an employee to come unlock the new Romex cage and issue me a roll. He said the locked cage was due to recent massive theft. He went on to say they are not permitted to stop the theft or say anything to the thieves.

Shrinkage costs are of course passed along to the consumer. The 50 foot roll was about $80.

Posted by Fat Bob Sproing8448 2023-03-24 08:37|| 2023-03-24 08:37|| Front Page Top

#8 Purchased large eggs at Lidles friday $2.35 / 18 ct. Limit 6 cartons BBD 4-10-23. Many other items at lower prices ... white bread large loaf $.97 at Aldis.

So it seems prices can be lower, still offer a good P&L margin.. So shop around.

Posted by NN2N1 2023-03-24 09:06|| 2023-03-24 09:06|| Front Page Top

#9 'Buht Ahwkshually, theft is a victimless crime.'

Posted by swksvolFF 2023-03-24 10:17|| 2023-03-24 10:17|| Front Page Top

#10 I got laid off last Friday. Is Wally World laying off the self checkout machines?

Posted by Deacon Blues 2023-03-24 10:58|| 2023-03-24 10:58|| Front Page Top

#11 I recently bought 18 eggs at Wally World for $2.86. This was about 1/2 the price of other 18 packs sold nearby. The cheap eggs were nearly sold out.

Posted by Gromble Dribble4342 2023-03-24 14:16|| 2023-03-24 14:16|| Front Page Top

#12 Food product expiration dates labeled upon freezer display.

Frozen meat in the BX was 2-5 years expired.

Posted by Skidmark 2023-03-24 14:51|| 2023-03-24 14:51|| Front Page Top

#13 the struggling US economy.

But, but, slow Joe said the economy is great. Did he fib?

Also, buy eggs from a local guy who keeps chickens. He's also a good contractor. Eggs though are $4.00/ doz.

Posted by AlanC 2023-03-24 15:28|| 2023-03-24 15:28|| Front Page Top

#14 fyi

Walmart has over 2M employees

laying off hundreds really isn't a big deal from a corporate standpoint - off course if you are one of the people laid off it is a big deal

Posted by lord garth 2023-03-24 15:32|| 2023-03-24 15:32|| Front Page Top

#15 Read somewhere that they were going to start charging for plastic bags as well.

Posted by CrazyFool in Texas 2023-03-24 18:47|| 2023-03-24 18:47|| Front Page Top

#16 ^ Yes, in Maryland counties like Montgomery county charge for plastic bags.

Posted by Dale 2023-03-24 19:56|| 2023-03-24 19:56|| Front Page Top

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