Walmart is laying off hundreds of store-support staff in a move to streamline its corporate structure, according to Bloomberg News. The retail giant is eliminating the market coordinator position, which previously supported market managers overseeing around a dozen store managers each. These roles were considered corporate and provided key administrative support.
In addition, Walmart is reducing staff at its Walmart Academy—a training center for employees and store leaders—cutting both coach and coordinator roles. Affected employees will be offered store-level coach positions within their local areas, the report said.
This restructuring effort reflects Walmart's ongoing strategy to simplify operations and cut costs. The company previously announced in May that it would eliminate approximately 1,500 jobs across global tech operations, U.S. e-commerce fulfillment, and its advertising arm, Walmart Connect. In February, Walmart also closed an office in North Carolina, asking employees to relocate to main hubs in California and Arkansas.
Walmart, the largest private employer in the U.S., currently employs about 1.6 million people domestically and around 2.1 million globally. The company has recently faced rising operational costs, including increased tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies. In May, Walmart indicated it may raise prices in response to these tariffs.
While Walmart has not publicly commented on the latest job cuts, the reported move highlights a broader trend among major retailers seeking leaner, more efficient structures in a challenging economic climate.
These workforce adjustments come as the company focuses on enhancing its digital capabilities and adapting to changing consumer behaviors. As Walmart continues to balance innovation with cost control, restructuring efforts are expected to persist throughout 2025.


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