Walmart(US:WMT) Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-05-22 07:00Group 1 - Walmart is reducing corporate employees at its headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, and other offices to cut costs and respond to economic fluctuations, affecting less than 1,500 positions in the global tech team [1] - The adjustments aim to accelerate decision-making processes and reduce complexity, with some new positions being created alongside the layoffs [1] - The restructuring of the tech team is intended to simplify operations and enhance efficiency in adapting to market changes [1] Group 2 - Walmart is also restructuring its advertising business, reflecting its growth strategy and not related to tariffs [2] - The company has previously undergone a restructuring in February, which involved job cuts and relocation requests for employees to Arkansas and California [2] - Despite outperforming competitors, Walmart warned of rising price pressures due to tariffs and economic turmoil, indicating plans to increase some prices [2]