I don’t have any inside skinny but my own personal opinion is that they are just closing (only roughly 10% of Sam’s clubs alone not counting Walmart locations) the worst preforming locations and cutting dead weight. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them open 20-50 new stores this year in lower cost locations. I think they will quickly rehire the best/dedicated employees at other nearby Sam’s/Walmarts.
Seems like scheduled maintenance to me.
Will STILL pray for you and yours (and perhaps, even WallyWorld :>)