Walmart to shut Massachusetts fulfillment center, 90 jobs affected

Walmart is closing a fulfillment center in Worcester, Massachusetts, a move that will affect 90 employees as the retailer continues reshaping its logistics network.

The closure was disclosed through a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, or WARN, Act notice. According to the filing, layoffs are scheduled to begin on May 29.

In a statement to Supply Chain Dive, a Walmart spokesperson said operations at the Worcester facility, located at 1 Tobias Boland Way, will be transferred to other sites within the company’s network.

The company said affected associates will have the opportunity to transfer either to nearby facilities or to other Walmart locations across the US. Employees who relocate to selected sites may also qualify for a $7,500 transfer bonus, along with relocation support and training in fulfillment technology.

Walmart did not provide further details on the specific reasons behind the closure.

The decision nonetheless fits within a broader effort by the retailer to modernise and optimise its fulfillment footprint. Walmart has been investing in what it describes as next-generation fulfillment centers designed to improve productivity and operational efficiency through the use of advanced technologies.

Back in 2022, the company announced plans to open several of these upgraded facilities. The fifth of those locations, in California, is expected to open in 2026.

The closure of the Worcester site therefore appears to be part of Walmart’s continuing network evolution, as the retailer adjusts capacity and infrastructure to better match shifting customer and member needs.

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