Posted on 01/18/2017 10:55:03 AM PST by UMCRevMom@aol.com
Walmart has announced that it will invest $6.8 billion in the United States and create 10,000 more jobs for Americans in stores and e-commerce, a strong response to the victory of President-elect Donald Trump.
The investment will create 59 new or relocated Walmart and Sams Club stores throughout the country which will in return create an estimated 24,000 construction jobs, the company said in a statement.
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, said Dan Bartlett, Walmart executive vice president for corporate affairs.
Our 2017 plans to grow our business - and our support for innovation in the textile industry - will have a meaningful impact across the county.
Trump gave a shout out to Wal-Mart executives on Tuesday as a vote of confidence.
YES!
Walmart has a Made in America push happening now. Be nice if they are truly serious about getting production back here.
I did their stuff from about 76 to ‘99. Did about 46. Did one of the first Super Centers cost-plus at the direction of Mr. Sam. Six acres under one roof in 155 days.
No, I bid a HyperMart but did not build it. After they decided that the HyperMart format was overboard, they came up with the SuperCenter set up and did six initial stores.
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