FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — Around 250 Walmart employees could lose their jobs if they decline to transfer to another store when the retailer closes a Federal Way location at the end of October.
The company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification with the state Employment Security Department indicating 253 workers would be affected. Walmart plans to close its general store, including the pharmacy, located at 1900 S. 314th St. on Oct. 31.
The company said the closure comes as it evolves to meet changes in customer shopping preferences. In a statement to KING 5, a spokesperson expressed gratitude for the customers at the Federal Way location…