Walmart remains one of the world's most lucrative firms with over 10,500 locations in 24 countries. Despite its dominance in retail,
This Thursday, the Arkansas-based superstore business announced it would close six shops in four states, starting next week.
Walmart will close its Lincolnwood, Illinois, pickup-only facility on Feb. 17. The business told CBS 2 that the "decision was not made lightly and was reached
"As this is a pickup and delivery only location, we have taken what we learned from this location and applied it to our surrounding stores,
Walmart will close two additional Chicago stores—Homewood and Plainfield—after Lincolnwood. The retailer said the locations will close by
March 10 due to financial issues. No single cause shuts a store, and our choice is based on multiple considerations."
The removal is a "big hit to the community" because of Walmart's low prices, while others said the store was "always busy."
Walmart's Milwaukee Silver Spring Drive and Albuquerque San Mateo stores will close on March 10. Walmart spokesman Lauren Willis
Milwaukee Alderman Mark Chambers Jr. stated in a press release that he has "already begun working with the Department of City Development to identify
Walmart Neighborhood Market in Pinellas Park, Fla., will close on March 10. As with the other closures, Walmart stated the store was not reaching financial objectives.