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Walmart pauses H-1B visas for job candidates as Trump hikes fees
CNBC· 2025-10-22 14:56
Core Points - Walmart is pausing the hiring of job candidates requiring H-1B visas, reflecting the impact of the Trump administration's immigration policies on corporate strategies [1][2] - The decision follows President Trump's announcement of increased fees for H-1B visas, which are now set at $100,000 per application, aimed at protecting American jobs and preventing visa abuse [2][6] - Walmart's corporate workforce primarily operates from its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, and major U.S. cities, with H-1B visa holders representing a small fraction of its total workforce [4][5] Company Specifics - Walmart is the largest employer in the U.S., with approximately 1.6 million employees, most of whom work in retail and warehouse positions [4] - As of June 30, Walmart employed 2,390 individuals on H-1B visas, ranking it as the ninth largest U.S. employer utilizing this visa category [5] - The company has stated its commitment to hiring top talent while being cautious about its H-1B hiring approach, with potential exceptions to the hiring pause [3][4] Industry Context - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit against the new H-1B visa fee, arguing it could hinder U.S. employers, particularly startups and small to midsize businesses, from accessing global talent [6] - The H-1B visa program was established to help American businesses of all sizes recruit necessary global talent for growth [6]
“配送员电动车挂满大件货物”受关注,山姆:将推广三轮或四轮车
Bei Ke Cai Jing· 2025-10-22 14:25
此前,"山姆配送员电动车挂满大件货物"登上热搜,多位网友质疑山姆会员商店配送方式不合理。根据 网友发布的视频、照片,山姆会员商店的配送员驾驶的电动车上挂满大件货物,超载情况明显,且已经 出现"车辆重心不稳、视线受阻"等情况。对此,多位网友呼吁山姆"升级配送模式"。 编辑 王琳 校对 杨许丽 在山姆会员商店App首页发布的说明中称,山姆一直与各家配送合作平台携手推进和优化相关安全保障 措施,包括货物体积标签化管理、骑手超量订单控制、交通工具货物匹配优化和智能派单系统等,从机 制上降低安全风险。"我们与各合作平台正在加速各项安全举措的落地,目前已在部分区域陆续落实根 据货物匹配三轮或四轮车的措施,各平台将于近期推广到全国各地。" 新京报讯(记者王萍)"山姆配送员电动车挂满大件货物"近期受到关注。10月22日,山姆会员商店发布 关于持续优化配送员安全保障的说明(以下简称"说明")。说明中称,目前山姆会员商店已在部分区域 陆续落实根据货物匹配三轮或四轮车的措施,各平台将于近期推广到全国各地。 ...
配送员超载送货引热议,山姆最新通知:将在全国陆续推出三轮或四轮车运输
Qi Lu Wan Bao Wang· 2025-10-22 13:41
有分析指出,山姆会员店以销售家庭量贩装商品为主,商品普遍具有体积大、重量沉的特点,而目前主要依靠电动车进行配送。这种配送方式容易导致 车辆失去平衡,存在明显的道路交通安全隐患。 有媒体查询发现,《中华人民共和国道路交通安全法实施条例》第七十一条对非机动车载物有明确规定:自行车、电动自行车、残疾人机动轮椅车载 物,高度从地面起不得超过 1.5 米,宽度左右各不得超出车把 0.15 米,长度前端不得超出车轮,后端不得超出车身 0.3 米。从网友拍摄的图片及描述来 看,部分山姆配送电动车所载包裹的尺寸,已明显超出上述法规限定标准。 齐鲁晚报·齐鲁壹点记者 袁野 近日,多名网友在社交媒体上发帖表示,不少山姆配送员都在超载送货,看起来很不安全。 据潮新闻报道,此事引起网友们广泛关注,从部分网友发帖的内容来看,山姆配送员的电瓶车前后均装载大量货物,导致配送员在骑行时几乎无法落 座,只能保持站立状态谨慎前行。对此,多名网友认为,作为一家国际知名企业,山姆应更加注重员工的工作安全。 针对这一问题,部分消费者提出了一个解决方案:在购买商品达到免配送费标准时,可以选择分开下单,从而增加配送员的订单量,帮助其提高收入。 据了解,部 ...
沃尔玛(WMT.US)引入艾利丹尼森(AVY.US)RFID技术 提升生鲜部门运营效率
智通财经网· 2025-10-22 13:35
智通财经APP获悉,沃尔玛(WMT.US)和艾利丹尼森(AVY.US)周三宣布了一项战略合作,将在沃尔玛的 生鲜食品部门(如面包店,肉类和熟食店)实施新的射频识别技术(RFID)。 沃尔玛美国区前端业务转型副总裁Christyn Keef表示:"我们相信,技术的存在应让我们的员工和顾客 的生活都变得更简单。" 艾利丹尼森是一家提供射频识别技术解决方案的全球企业,其产品广泛应用于多个行业,包括零售、医 疗、物流、航空等。据悉,这是业内首个此类解决方案,采用专为高湿度、低温环境(如肉类冷柜)设计 的RFID智能标签与传感器技术,突破了长期存在的行业技术壁垒。该技术的应用预计将使沃尔玛员工 能够更快速、更精准地追踪库存,确保商品供应充足,同时提高运营效率,并基于数字化保质期信息作 出更智能的产品轮换和折价决策。 该项目旨在减少未售出的食品及食物浪费,直接支持沃尔玛到2030年将全球运营中的食品损耗与浪费强 度减少一半的目标。两家公司均在全球范围内具有庞大运营规模——沃尔玛每周服务约2.7亿名顾客, 而艾利丹尼森2024年在50多个国家实现销售额88亿美元。 ...
Here’s How Much a $1,000 Investment in Walmart Stock 55 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-22 13:22
October 1 marked an important date for Walmart — the 55th anniversary of its initial public offering. Nearly a year after the company was incorporated, it offered 300,000 shares to the public at $16.50 per share. By the time markets closed on Sept. 17, 2025, the share price was 532%, or $87.77-per-share, higher than its IPO price. Read More: How To Start Investing With Less Than $1,000 Find Out: Mark Cuban Says Trump's Executive Order To Lower Medication Costs Has a 'Real Shot' -- Here's Why That doesn’t ...
5 Things To Know: October 22, 2025
Youtube· 2025-10-22 11:06
All right, five things to know ahead of the opening bell. A source telling CNBC Walmart is pausing hiring of candidates that require H-1B worker visas. Walmart was the ninth largest corporate recipient of H-1Bs in America in fiscal 2025.President Trump hit applications with a new $100,000 fee last month. In a statement to CNBC, a Walmart spokesperson said, "Walmart is committed to hiring and investing in the best talent to serve our customers while remaining thoughtful about our H-1B hiring approach." Briti ...
Agent的权力游戏:亚马逊的“罗马帝国”与沃尔玛的“紫禁城”
3 6 Ke· 2025-10-22 07:01
一场无声的革命已经到来。 仅仅3年前,我们惊叹于AI居然"学会了说话":大型语言模型(LLM)以前所未有的流畅度与人类对话、写作,一度让我们以为这就是未来的终极形态。 然而,风向的转变比预期来得更快。 一个共识正在迅速凝聚: 仅仅"会说话"的AI,不过是这场变革的序曲;真正的未来,属于能"办成事"的AI。 显然,说话的本质是"预测下一个Token",而真正的AI,应该是"完成下一个任务"。 欢迎来到Agentic AI(自主式AI)的时代。这是一种能够理解复杂意图,自主规划,并调用工具完成任务的智能体(Agent):让AI从一个"博学的顾问"进 化为一个"可靠的执行者",这意味着游戏规则被彻底改写。 这不再是关于模型参数的技术迭代,而是一场关乎效率、成本乃至整个商业模式的权力重构。在这场席卷所有行业的新权力游戏中,两个最庞大的身影率 先走上前来,站在了历史的聚光灯下:亚马逊(Amazon)与沃尔玛(Walmart)。 仅仅将它们视为零售商,是对这个时代最严重的误判。在Agentic AI的浪潮之巅,它们已然成为两种截然不同AI文明的缔造者,为全球企业展示了两种可 能的未来: 亚马逊,正在构建一个横向扩展、赋能 ...
北京通州区山姆会员店开工建设
Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang· 2025-10-22 06:11
经济观察网据北京日报消息,北京市发改委近日介绍,布局在宋庄的通州区山姆会员店实现开工建设。 规划显示,位于通州的这家山姆会员店建设规模约5.6万平方米,建设商业设施和附属配套设施的同时 还会配套周边道路。 ...
通州山姆会员商店正式开工建设,预计2027年开业
Bei Jing Shang Bao· 2025-10-22 04:24
北京商报讯(记者 王维祎)10月22日,北京商报记者从"北京发布"了解到,布局在宋庄的通州区山姆 会员商店实现开工建设。 除商业设施外,该项目将配套建设附属设施及周边道路,预计2027年开业。开业后将有效辐射通州全域 及北京东部地区。 项目由北京通州投资发展有限公司作为投资合作主体,被列为"2025年市重点工程"。 规划显示,位于通州的这家山姆会员店建设规模约5.6万平方米,建设商业设施和附属配套设施的同时 还会配套周边道路。 ...
Walmart pauses job offers to candidates needing H-1B visas
BusinessLine· 2025-10-22 04:19
Core Points - Walmart Inc has paused offers to candidates requiring H-1B visas due to the Trump administration's new $100,000 visa fees, impacting its corporate workforce [1][2] - The new fee structure aims to overhaul the H-1B visa program and reduce its overuse, affecting various industries that employ H-1B visa holders [2] - Walmart is the largest user of H-1B visas among major retail chains, employing approximately 2,390 H-1B visa holders, which is a small fraction of its total US workforce of about 1.6 million [2] Company Insights - Walmart's commitment to hiring and investing in talent remains, but the company is being cautious about its H-1B hiring approach in light of the new regulations [3] - Compared to tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta, Walmart's reliance on H-1B visa holders is relatively minor [3]