Walmart has announced plans to close 22 retail locations across the United States this year, including four stores in Chicago.
The decision comes as a result of poor financial performance at each of the affected stores. This move is part of the company’s broader strategy to optimize its operations and focus on more profitable markets.
Among the closures is a Walmart Neighborhood Market in Richmond, Virginia, which will shut its doors on July 28. Felicia McCranie, a Walmart spokesperson, expressed appreciation for the community’s support, stating, “We are grateful to the customers who have given us the privilege of serving them at our Brook Road Neighborhood Market location.” The company has not yet