(NPR) Walmart Hires Almost A Quarter-Million Workers As Sales Soar

Walmart Hires Almost A Quarter-Million Workers As Sales Soar

A Walmart store in Maryland advertises its hiring during the coronavirus pandemic. The big retailer says it hired 235,000 new staffers to keep up with demand.



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Walmart Hires Almost A Quarter-Million Workers As Sales Soar

The retailer says it hired 235,000 staffers to keep up with demand during the coronavirus pandemic. Its online sales jumped 74%. Shoppers visited stores less frequently but spent more on each trip.