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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart announced this week that by 2027, the company plans for most of its stores to be serviced by automation.
In the statement, Walmart outlined its growth strategy and "next generation supply chain." Details were given on "leveraging a state-of-the-art integrated supply chain network to deliver a leading omnichannel experience globally."
Walmart claims that by the end of 2026, the plan is for 65% of stores to be serviced by automation and 55% of fulfillment centers to "move through automated facilities."
However, the company says that this is good for the jobs for humans, as they will require less physical labor and have a higher rate of pay for the positions that automated stores would create.
Walmart said that automating stores would maintain or "even [increase] its number of associates as new roles are created."
You can read the entire statement on the Walmart website.
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