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Posted on 01/24/2010 12:25:31 PM PST by driftdiver
NEW YORK - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Sunday it is cutting more than 10,000 jobs at Sam's Club, representing about 9 percent of the warehouse club operator's staff, as it outsources its product-sampling department to marketing company Shopper Events and eliminates another unit.
"Our demos can be a competitive advantage and we want to take this member experience to the next level," said Sam's Club CEO Brian Cornell in a memo to staffers.
Employees were told the news at mandatory meetings on Sunday morning.
The company also cut its new business membership representative positions, affecting about 2 staffers per store.
"We have found that we can more effectively drive membership through targeted member acquisition events and by increasing our partner membership programs," Cornell said.
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So???
You should be happy.. It means people can work for a “Glorious Mom and Pop” store ...
“I like corporations that are lean, mean, competitive, profit-motivated, cost-conscious, consumer-oriented and honest. “
I like businesses that provide a product or service at a fair price, treat their employees AND customers well.
Walmart is mean, lean, profit-motivated thats for sure. I don’t see how they are customer orientated or really provide a solid value.
Greed is a bad thing, Walmart is greedy. Everything is about the money.
I shop at Sam’s about once a month. Most of their stuff isn’t really much a bargain, to me, but there are a few things that I buy regularly. One of their best deals is a giant soda and big Polish for $1.70.
Whatever Comrade.... A job is not a right..
I shop at Wal Mart regularly, specifically for the savings on many products that I buy there, and I find your assertion that they don't provide solid value laughable.
Sorry Comrade, Walmart provides good jobs, healthcare benefits for the employees AND great values for customers.
What union are you a member of?
“Whatever Comrade.... A job is not a right..”
What an ignorant comment.
A business treats its people well because its good business. This from the OWNER of a small business you doofus.
“I find your assertion that they don’t provide solid value laughable. “
I guess you don’t compare unit prices.
BTW low cost does not necessarily equal value.
“What union are you a member of?”
What the heck is with you walmart kool aid drinkers. I’m a small business owner and have never been a member of a union.
Just because I don’t buy their marketing hype does not make me a communist or a union member. So take your comrade and stick it.
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