Wal-Mart to add about 10,000 retail jobs in the U.S.
Wal-Mart Stores plans to add about 10,000 retail jobs in the U.S. as it opens new stores and expands existing locations.
The world’s biggest retailer said Tuesday that there will also be about 24,000 construction jobs.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says there will be 59 new, expanded and relocated Walmart and Sam’s Clubs facilities.
In Bluffton, a new Sam’s Club opens Thursday, and a Walmart is expected to open Jan. 25. Another Walmart is under construction on Lady’s Island.
The chain is planning $6.8 billion in capital investments in the U.S. in the coming fiscal year, which starts on Feb. 1. The investments include construction and remodeling of stores, clubs and distribution centers, and the expansion of new services such as online grocery pickup.
Last week, Amazon announced it would add 100,000 full-time jobs over the next 18 months.
Staff and wire reports
This story was originally published January 17, 2017 at 8:50 PM with the headline "Wal-Mart to add about 10,000 retail jobs in the U.S.."