RENTON, Wash. — The Sam’s Club locations in Seattle, Renton and Auburn abruptly closed on January 11, part of unannounced closures at Sam’s Club locations in several states.
The closures affect 495 workers in Western Washington. 63 Sam's Club locations closed across the U.S.
Walmart leaders said they'd provide support and resources to the associates affected nationwide, including bonuses and 60 days of pay, as well as severance to eligible employees.
On Wednesday, Jan. 24, a job fair will be held for the nearly 179 positions at the Renton Sam's Club that will be terminated. The job fair is open from 8 a.m. to noon at the Renton location. Click here for more information.
Sam's Club president and CEO John Furner said the decisions are "part of running a healthy business.”
“We need great people to help lead us into the future and we hope that many of them will stay with the company at either a local store or club,” he said in a statement.
For more information contact Cil Duenas Johnson, the marketing team lead of the Renton Sam's Club at 425-652-1651.
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