The Wall Street Journal
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is cutting 10,000 jobs at its Sam's Club warehouses nationwide, mostly part-time employees assigned to demonstrate products and hand out samples to shoppers.
The move comes as Wal-Mart outsources its product-demonstration teams to an independent marketing company, Shopper Events.
The move comes as Wal-Mart outsources its product-demonstration teams to an independent marketing company, Shopper Events.
In a memo to employees, Brian Cornell, president and chief executive of Sam's Club, said Shopper Events would develop a new demonstration program, "Tastes and Tips," covering not only food and beverages but also electronics and other products.
Sam's Club employees laid off because of the shift can apply for jobs at Shopper Events.
The move comes shortly after Wal-Mart said it would close 10 underperforming Sam's Club stores, eliminating 1,500 jobs.
