Navigating the Chaos of Retail Management

We’re off for Presidents Day, but we wanted to reshare this episode.

Walmart is offering higher pay, bonuses and more stock options this year to retain and attract managers. WSJ’s Sarah Nassauer spent a day with one manager, Nichole Hart, to understand why the job is commanding such a high salary these days, and why Hart logs about 20,000 steps a day.

This episode was originally published in May 2024.

Further Reading:

-A Day in the Life of a Walmart Manager Who Makes $240,000 a Year 

-Walmart Takes On Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods With New Premium Brand 

Further Listening:

-What Walmart’s Aisles Say About the American Consumer 

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