Wal-Mart plans to add 22,000 US jobs

"Walmart US... will create more than 22,000 jobs in 2009 to staff new or expanded stores in the United States," the statement said.

The retailer said it would hire store management, pharmacists, human resource managers, customer service associates, cashiers and sales associates among other staff.

"During this difficult economic time, we're proud to be able to create quality jobs for thousands of Americans this year," said Eduardo Castro-Wright, vice chairman of Wal-Mart Stores, quoted in the statement.

"Job creation is just one way in which we're working hard every day to help people across this country live better."

In October, Wal-Mart announced plans to open 142 to 157 new or expanded stores during the 2010 fiscal year in the United States.

Source: AFP

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