Walmart, which just paid fourth quarter bonuses on Thursday, is issuing the first quarter payouts as though it had reached sales goals for the three-month period ending in April. Walmart has stayed open, though at reduced hours, to allow staff to replenish inventory and do more extensive cleaning. Business has been brisk as shoppers pile cleaning supplies, toilet paper, food and other essentials into their carts. ADADIt also set buying limits on paper products, milk, eggs, cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer, water, diapers, wipes, formula and baby food. Walmart said it would cut its two-week hiring process down to 24 hours through an online portal.

Source: Washington Post March 20, 2020 17:03 UTC