Walmart to Lay off 1,500 Corporate Employees in US Restructuring Drive
Job cuts will hit tech, e-commerce, and ad divisions as Walmart seeks to streamline operations, offset tariff costs, and adapt to rapid industry changes.
Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) is set to cut around 1,500 corporate jobs in the United States as part of a broad restructuring plan aimed at trimming expenses and accelerating decision-making, according to a memo obtained by Reuters.
The walmart layoffs will affect teams across Walmart’s global technology operations, U.S. e-commerce fulfilment, and its advertising arm, Walmart Connect. The company said the changes are necessary to sharpen its focus and better deliver future retail experiences.
"To accelerate our progress delivering the experiences that will define the future of retail, we must sharpen our focus," the memo stated.
Retailers including Walmart have increasingly taken steps to control costs amid ongoing economic pressures , including tariffs. Companies have been shifting production to other countries, applying pressure on suppliers, and raising prices.
Last week, Walmart announced it would increase some prices due to tariffs, drawing criticism from President Donald Trump .
Despite the economic pressures, Walmart recently reported strong sales growth . Executives said they are committed to managing profits carefully to keep prices stable for consumers.
In a joint memo viewed by Bloomberg News, Chief Technology Officer Suresh Kumar and Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner emphasized that the changes are designed to cut through internal complexity.
"Changes are aimed at accelerating decision-making and reducing complexities," they wrote. "The world of technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and reshaping our structure allows us to accelerate how we deliver and adapt to the changing environment around us."
Walmart said that while some roles will be eliminated, new positions are also being created. The company added that it is working closely with affected associates to support them through the transition.
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