Walmart(US:WMT) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-28 11:37Core Insights - Walmart is expanding its digital and pharmacy healthcare services by promoting 3,000 pharmacy technician positions to operational team leader roles, increasing their average hourly wage from $22 to $28 [1][2] - Pharmacy technicians currently earning an average of $22 per hour will be eligible for wages up to $40.50 per hour, depending on their location [3] - The initiative aims to strengthen the local pharmacy teams across its 4,600 locations and enhance digital services, including Better Care Services and expanded pharmacy delivery options [3] - Competitor Amazon is also making strides in the pharmacy market, expanding same-day prescription delivery services to more U.S. cities and offering Novo Nordisk's new weight loss drug Wegovy through insurance plans at a cash price starting around $149 per month [3] - Walmart's team leaders will oversee daily pharmacy operations and support pharmacy managers and pharmacists, with potential hourly wages reaching $42 (excluding bonuses) based on location [3] - The company raised its annual forecast for the second time in November, driven by a surge in online sales and attracting more affluent shoppers with the convenience of fast delivery [3]