Walmart to Cut or Relocate About 1,000 Corporate Workers

Walmart said it would cut or relocate about 1,000 corporate workers as it looks to combine more of its global technology and product teams. The company reported the changes would support efforts to bring together functions that have operated separately in different parts of the world.

A portion of the affected employees will be offered the chance to move to new positions rather than leave the company. The exact breakdown between cuts and relocations has not been disclosed. The action comes as the retailer continues to adjust its organizational structure following years of rapid expansion in e-commerce and technology investments.

Corporate employees are based at the company's headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, and at other offices in the United States and abroad.

Walmart has been integrating technology and product development teams that previously reported through separate chains of command. The company said the consolidation is designed to reduce duplication and speed up decision-making on projects that affect both its stores and online platforms.

Employees impacted by the changes were notified this week, according to the report. The company has offered support resources for those facing relocation or job loss. It is not clear how many of the 1,000 workers will ultimately depart the company. Walmart employs more than 1.6 million people in the United States.

The corporate workforce represents a small share of its total headcount but includes roles in software engineering, product management, data analysis and merchandising strategy.

Many large retailers have adjusted their corporate staffing levels in recent years as they balance investment in digital operations with pressure to control costs. The latest round of changes reflects a broader review of how the company organizes its global technology efforts. No additional details on timeline or further reductions were provided.