Walmart eliminates hundreds of corporate jobs

Walmart Inc. has eliminated hundreds of corporate positions, according to people familiar with the matter, as retailers around the country slim down at the back-office level.

The world’s biggest retailer has laid off hundreds of workers in its store planning, logistics and real estate units, said the people, who asked not to be identified because they aren’t authorized to speak publicly. Some of those affected were told in person, while others learned their fate over a Zoom call.

The company declined to comment on the plans.

“We are continuing on our journey to create an omni-channel organization within our Walmart US business and we’re making some additional changes this week,” a spokesperson said in an email, without clarifying. The company’s goal is to increase “innovation, speed and productivity. We will share additional information after we’ve completed our communication with associates.”