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Market Chatter: Walmart to Offer Freelance Drivers Increased Holiday Perks
Nov 9, 2024 1:02 PM

07:11 AM EST, 11/08/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Walmart ( WMT ) will give freelance delivery drivers new perks to pick up online orders and deliver them to shoppers during the holidays, Reuters reported Friday, citing a company official.

Spokesperson Josh Havens was cited by Reuters as saying the company would grant its network of Spark Driver deliverers cash incentives but declined to provide details.

Reuters described the move as part of a strategy to compete with rival Amazon.com (AMZN).

Walmart ( WMT ) did not immediately reply to MT Newswires' request for comment.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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