Walmart is prepping for the holidays by hiring an army of 20,000 seasonal workers to meet surging online demand and pushing hot deals as early as September
Walmart has recalibrated its holiday strategy for a season dominated by COVID-19 fears.The company has also already begun to roll out in-store and e-commerce deals, as safety measures will likely prevent large Black Friday crowds.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced retailers like Walmart to reckon with unforeseen challenges. Consumers are more reliant on online shopping than ever, and traditional shopping events like Black Friday are no longer possible due to safety risks. And Walmart's latest hiring spree is a bid to ensure that these products will get to consumers in a timely fashion.
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