Walmart to Close All U.S. Store Locations for Thanksgiving Day
Walmart announced the closure of all U.S. store locations on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, to thank associates for their hard work during the pandemic. This decision was shared at the Associate Celebration meeting, attended by around 1,000 associates. This marks the second consecutive year Walmart has made this decision. The company has emphasized associate well-being, recently expanding access to counseling and extending its COVID-19 emergency leave policy. Walmart aims to provide time for associates to spend with their families during the holiday.
- Walmart closed U.S. stores on Thanksgiving Day as a gesture of gratitude towards associates.
- This marks the second consecutive year of Thanksgiving closure, reflecting commitment to employee well-being.
- The company expanded access to no-cost counseling for associates during the pandemic.
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Today, Walmart announced all U.S. store locations will close for Thanksgiving Day, November 25, as a ‘thank you’ to associates for their continued hard work during the pandemic. Associate Elizabeth Brown, a People Lead from store #5260 in Rogers, Arkansas, shared the exciting news before a crowd of approximately 1,000 associates during the retailer’s Associate Celebration meeting. This is the second year running that Walmart has closed stores on Thanksgiving Day to give time back to associates.
Throughout the pandemic, Walmart has continued to place a heavy emphasis on the well-being of its associates. Recently, the company expanded access to no-cost counseling and extended its COVID-19 emergency leave policy through September 30.
Closing its stores on Thanksgiving Day is an additional way the retailer is thanking associates for their dedication to serving customers and their perseverance throughout the pandemic.
“Throughout the pandemic, our associates have been nothing short of heroic in how they have stepped up to serve our customers and their communities. Sam Walton said ‘Our People Make the Difference,’ and that’s never been more true than it is right now,” said Dacona Smith, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Walmart U.S. “Closing our stores on Thanksgiving Day is one way we’re saying ‘thank you’ to our teams for their dedication and hard work this year. We hope everyone will take the opportunity to be with their loved ones during what’s always a special time.”
Stores will operate regular posted hours on Wednesday, November 24. Information about store hours for Friday, November 26, will be announced at a later date.
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Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 220 million customers and members visit approximately 10,500 stores and clubs under 48 banners in 24 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2021 revenue of
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