Walmart to Add 34,000 New Jobs

Walmart(WASHINGTON) — Continued expansion is expected to open up about 34,000 more job opportunities for Walmart, the retail giant announced Tuesday.

Fifty-nine new Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities, expansions and relocations will generate about 10,000 retail jobs, with another 24,000 construction jobs to come with building projects at new and existing locations.

“Walmart is investing to better serve customers,” Walmart executive vice president for corporate affairs Dan Bartlett said in a company statement Tuesday. “With a presence in thousands of communities and a vast supplier network, we know we play an important role in supporting and creating American jobs. Our 2017 plans to grow our business — and our support for innovation in the textile industry — will have a meaningful impact across the county.”

Walmart’s plans for expansion and remodeling are part of the retailer’s $6.8 billion capital investment in the U.S., set to take place over the coming fiscal year.

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