https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...u-s-hourly-wage-to-11-in-wake-of-tax-overhaul Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is boosting its starting hourly wage to $11 and delivering bonuses to employees, capitalizing on the U.S. tax overhaul to stay competitive in a tightening labor market.
I was in a Sam's today. While I was there the woman waiting on me was on the phone listening to someone tell her the other Sam's in BR closed today. The employees showed up for work and were told they were out of a job. Sam's already had their paperwork and final checks.