Walmart announced on Thursday local time that it will close its DFW4 distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas, which processes online orders for its Sam's member stores. People familiar with the matter revealed that this move could lead to job abolition. Walmart confirmed the closure plan to the media, but said it would wait for employees to make a relocation decision before evaluating the exact number of people affected. A company spokesperson said the facility had fewer than 200 employees, but declined to provide details.” “We continue to optimize our distribution network to improve service quality in line with changing customer needs,” the retail giant said in a statement. “Related businesses will be integrated into other facilities within the distribution network.” It is reported that the DFW4 center's business will be transferred to the high-tech distribution center in Lancaster, Texas, and three other facilities in the Dallas metropolitan area.

Walmart announced on Thursday local time that it will close its DFW4 distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas, which processes online orders for its Sam's member stores. People familiar with the matter revealed that this move could lead to job abolition. Walmart confirmed the closure plan to the media, but said it would wait for employees to make a relocation decision before evaluating the exact number of people affected. A company spokesperson said the facility had fewer than 200 employees, but declined to provide details.” “We continue to optimize our distribution network to improve service quality in line with changing customer needs,” the retail giant said in a statement. “Related businesses will be integrated into other facilities within the distribution network.” It is reported that the DFW4 center's business will be transferred to the high-tech distribution center in Lancaster, Texas, and three other facilities in the Dallas metropolitan area.