Walmart To Hire 20,000 Workers Ahead Of Holiday Season

Walmart Inc said on Wednesday it planned to hire 20,000 workers at its supply chain division and raise wages ahead of the busy holiday season anticipating higher demand.

The roles, which will be a mix of part-time and full-time jobs, would be hired across more than 250 Walmart and Sam's Club distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and transportation offices, the retailer said in a statement.

The world's biggest retailer also hired around 20,000 seasonal workers last year in its e-commerce fulfillment centers to meet the holiday demand.