The stores will both close on March 24. Walmart says it's because the stores are not meeting expectations financially."This decision was not made lightly and was reached only after a thorough review process. We have nearly 5,000 stores across the U.S., and unfortunately, some do not meet our financial expectations.
In December, President and CEO of Walmart Inc. Doug McMillon said that"theft is an issue. It is higher than what it has historically been." He also revealed that"if that is not corrected, over time, prices will be higher and/or stores will close.""It is really city by city, location by location, its store managers working with local law enforcement," he said of how the company deals with theft and other crime.
As for what he wanted to see from lawmakers, he said at the time,"it's just policy, consistency, and clarity."
Shoddy journalism. In no place does Wal Mart suggest that crime was the reason for these closures.
That’s not why they’re closing, but pathetic try.
Somehow... I doubt this highly and think that they simply cannot make enough money in these areas. If I was the city? I would sue Walmart over this and make them prove that shoplifting was the issue.
That puts an end to one-stop looting.
Stores closing in CA, now Oregon for same reasons. Both are controlled by corrupt Dems..