During the annual Veterans Day celebration at its Home Office yesterday, Walmart announced it has hired more than 243,000 veterans nationwide since launching the Veterans Welcome Home Commitment in 2013. The Company also reported more than 39,000 veteran associates have earned promotions since joining the Walmart and Sam's Club teams. In Maryland, Walmart has hired more than 2,850 veterans since the Commitment was made six years ago. "The reason why I chose Walmart is that their core values coincided with my core values," said former U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class, David Jones. "The commitment they have to veterans and their spouses reflects on the company's values and respect they have for those who have served. At Walmart, we work together as a team and everyone takes care of everyone – from the top down." Cockeysville associate, David Jones was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy following a 13-year career. On Memorial Day 2013, Walmart introduced the Veterans … [Read more...] about Walmart Has Hired More Than 2,850 Veterans In Maryland
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Walmart to stop Alaska handgun sales, end sales of short-barrel rifle and handgun ammo nationwide; NRA hits back
close Video Walmart to end handgun sales in Alaska, stop selling of short-barrel rifle and handgun ammunition nationwide Walmart plans to stop selling short-barrel rifle and handgun ammunition nationwide and will end the sales of handguns in Alaska. The retail giant has also asked that customers no longer openly carry firearms into their stores unless authorized by law enforcement, and called for enhanced background checks. Walmart is set to end sales of handguns in Alaska and will discontinue the sale of short-barrel rifle and handgun ammunition in stores nationwide, the super chain's president and CEO announced Tuesday afternoon. The store said it will gear its focus toward long-barrel deer rifles and shotguns, supplying much of the ammunition they require and providing hunting and sporting accessories and apparel, Doug McMillon wrote in a memo. "We have a long heritage as a company of serving responsible hunters and sportsmen and women, and we're going to … [Read more...] about Walmart to stop Alaska handgun sales, end sales of short-barrel rifle and handgun ammo nationwide; NRA hits back
Pennsylvania mother, 2 children found alive after ‘frantic’ phone call at Walmart, father-in-law arrested
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for Nov. 11 Fox News Flash top headlines for Nov. 11 are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com Pennsylvania authorities located a missing woman and her two children after a "frantic" phone call made near a Walmart late Monday night that sent cops scrambling and ultimately resulted in the arrest of her father-in-law, according to officials. Pennsylvania State Police said Tuesday in a news release that 31-year-old Alicia Brumbaugh and her two children -- Maverick Lee Brumbaugh, 1, and Aleah Nicole Rose Brumbaugh, 2 -- were last seen around 4 a.m. in their hometown of Imler, located about 27 miles south of Altoona. Officials said they believed the trio had been traveling with Alicia Brumbaugh's father-in-law, 56-year-old Edgar Lee Decker, Jr. of Roaring Spring, Pa., who had an active felony warrant and was recently released from rehab. State police said Brumbaugh “made a frantic phone call” just after … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania mother, 2 children found alive after ‘frantic’ phone call at Walmart, father-in-law arrested
No. 1 milk company declares bankruptcy amid drop in demand
FILE- In this June 29, 2017, file cows stand in stalls at dairy farm in Sauk City, Wis. Americans are not drinking milk like they used to for a number of reasons, the most prevalent being that there is so much more to choose. We've simply diversified our mealtime and snacktime routines. less FILE- In this June 29, 2017, file cows stand in stalls at dairy farm in Sauk City, Wis. Americans are not drinking milk like they used to for a number of reasons, the most prevalent being that there is so much ... more Photo: Carrie Antlfinger, AP Photo: Carrie Antlfinger, AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 FILE- In this June 29, 2017, file cows stand in stalls at dairy farm in Sauk City, Wis. Americans are not drinking milk like they used to for a number of reasons, the most prevalent being … [Read more...] about No. 1 milk company declares bankruptcy amid drop in demand
Why New Balance turned on Trump over China tariffs
Washington (CNN Business)American sneaker company New Balance welcomed President Donald Trump's tough trade stance in 2016 -- but now the athletic footwear manufacturer is strongly opposing the President's latest threat to expand tariffs on China. New Balance boasts that it's the only major company to make more than four million pairs of athletic shoes a year domestically. It has five New England factories, with one more expected to open next year. The catch? It needs to import component parts from China that are no longer made in the United States. "The proposed Tranche 4 tariffs will risk our company's overall financial health, which will in turn limit our ability to maintain and reinvest in our American factories," said a letter submitted by New Balance to the US Trade Representative's Office ahead of a hearing next week. Trump's new tariff threat could make iPhones, toys and shoes more expensive It's just one example of how many American corporations have built supply … [Read more...] about Why New Balance turned on Trump over China tariffs
