The Walmart at the Towson Place shopping center will close in April.Corporate decided to close the store because it has not performed as well as other locations.Walmart intends to shut down the Putty Hill Avenue store and its pharmacy on April 5. Company officials said the decision was reached after a "thoughtful review process."Towson employees will be paid through June 15, and those who choose not to transfer will receive severance based on eligibility, the company said. A company statement said the decision is not a reflection of the employees' hard work and customer service.Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski said in a statement: "We are disappointed to learn of the pending closure, and recognize the impact this will have on employees and residents. Our team has been in touch with Walmart have been assured that all affected employees will be offered placement opportunities. Our workforce team is also ready to provide resources and assistance to support workers during this transition. We remain committed to working with stakeholders to support future alternatives at this site that will provide long-term benefits for our community."Walmart spokeswoman Alicia Anger said in a statement: "We are grateful to the customers who have given us the privilege of serving them at our store in Towson, MD. We look forward to continuing to serve them at any of seven other locations across the area, on walmart.com and through delivery to their home or business."
The Walmart at the Towson Place shopping center will close in April.
Corporate decided to close the store because it has not performed as well as other locations.
Walmart intends to shut down the Putty Hill Avenue store and its pharmacy on April 5.
Company officials said the decision was reached after a "thoughtful review process."
Towson employees will be paid through June 15, and those who choose not to transfer will receive severance based on eligibility, the company said. A company statement said the decision is not a reflection of the employees' hard work and customer service.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski said in a statement: "We are disappointed to learn of the pending closure, and recognize the impact this will have on employees and residents. Our team has been in touch with Walmart have been assured that all affected employees will be offered placement opportunities. Our workforce team is also ready to provide resources and assistance to support workers during this transition. We remain committed to working with stakeholders to support future alternatives at this site that will provide long-term benefits for our community."
Walmart spokeswoman Alicia Anger said in a statement: "We are grateful to the customers who have given us the privilege of serving them at our store in Towson, MD. We look forward to continuing to serve them at any of seven other locations across the area, on walmart.com and through delivery to their home or business."
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