Walmart just shared that it's shutting down its Sam's Club fulfillment center in Fort Worth, Texas—a move that could impact more than 100 employees.
The DFW4 facility, which helps handle online orders, is expected to shut down by summer 2025.
A company spokesperson said the Fort Worth center's work will be shifted to four other sites, including a newer, high-tech facility in Lancaster, Texas.
"We're continuously evolving our fulfillment network to improve service for our customers and members," Walmart said in a statement. "We are relocating operations to other facilities within our network."
Though Walmart hasn't confirmed the number of potential job losses, the company said affected employees will have the option to move to other roles.
Staff members can apply for positions at nearby stores or other warehouses.
According to Reuters, Walmart is offering a $7,500 bonus and help with moving costs for employees willing to transfer to other fulfillment centers around the country.
One person familiar with the Fort Worth facility said it employed several hundred people.
According to Walmart's job site, freight handlers were making between $21.60 and $25.10 an hour.
However, not all employees may be able or willing to relocate, raising concerns about possible layoffs.
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Walmart Shuts Fort Worth Sam's Club Center Amid E-Commerce Shift
This closure comes at a time when Walmart is focusing more on e-commerce. The company has been investing heavily in faster delivery systems to compete with Amazon.
As a result, Walmart recently reported its first-ever profit from online sales, with Sam's Club showing a 27% jump in digital purchases in the latest quarter, CNBC said.
More than half of Sam's Club members now use digital features when shopping, highlighting the importance of upgrading technology in fulfillment centers.
The Fort Worth center was an older facility and is being replaced by more advanced sites to meet growing online demand.
Walmart says it is committed to helping affected employees transition smoothly. "There are roles for all impacted associates if they choose to stay with the company," a spokesperson noted.
The relocation of services from the Fort Worth site is expected to be completed in the coming months.
Originally published on vcpost.com
