Walmart will shut East Bay store and eliminate scores of jobs

"The retailer said it will eliminate 87 jobs at its 3112 Santa Rita Rd. neighborhood market store, according to a WARN notice the company sent to the state Employment Development Department. The store will close to the public on October 3, 2025, Walmart area manager Amarit Juttla stated in the WARN letter. The entire facility will close. The anticipated date when the layoffs would occur is Dec. 12."

"We expect the employment separations to be permanent, Walmart stated in the WARN notice. There are no recall or bumping rights. All of the affected employees were notified of the store closure and layoffs on Sept. 2. All affected associates can apply for open positions at other Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs, or other company facilities during a 90-day paid job search period, Walmart stated in the WARN letter."

Walmart will eliminate 87 jobs at its 3112 Santa Rita Rd. neighborhood market store in Pleasanton. The store will close to the public on October 3, 2025, and layoffs are anticipated to occur on Dec. 12. The company expects the employment separations to be permanent, with no recall or bumping rights. All affected employees were notified of the closure and layoffs on Sept. 2. Affected associates may apply for open positions at other Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs, or company facilities during a 90-day paid job search period. Walmart has been expanding tech and e-commerce operations in Sunnyvale while trimming some Bay Area tech jobs this year.

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