Walmart announced closure of 269 stores, 154 in the US, and the rest 115 stores will be closed in Latin America, mostly in Brazil.
The news comes just three months after CEO Doug McMillon told investors that the world’s largest retail chain will review its stores with the goal of becoming more competitive in the environment of increased competition from all sectors, including from Amazon.com their online rival.
McMillon said in a statement. “Closing stores is never an easy decision. But it is necessary to keep the company strong and positioned for the future.”
This announcement will affect crew members sailing on cruise ships to the Port of Juneau, Alaska, since their favorite Walmart Supercenter store located at 6525 Glacier Highway will be closed on February 2, 2016.
Cruise ships sailing to Juneau, Alaska in 2016:
Celebrity Cruises ships
Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Solstice,
Holland America Line ships
MS Amsterdam, MS Maasdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, MS Noordam, MS Volendam, MS Westerdam, MS Zaandam.
Norwegian Cruise Line ships
NCL Norwegian Jewel, NCL Norwegian Pearl, NCL Norwegian Sun.
Princess Cruises Ships
Coral Princess, Grand Princess, Island Princess, Ruby Princess, Star Princess.
Royal Caribbean ships
Explorer of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas.
Other cruise ships sailing to Juneau, Alaska in 2016
Carnival Legend, Seven Seas Mariner, Silversea Silver Shadow. Crystal Serenity, Oceana Regatta, Disney Wonder,
Walmart store closure will also affect crew members docking in the port of Long Beach, California. Walmart store located at 151 E 5th St., Long Beach will be closed on January 28, 2016. This is the closest Walmart to the Long Beach Cruise Terminal.
