But a big reason Walmart opts to close on Christmas Day boils down to employee morale. When workers are happy, it tends to lead to a more positive customer experience. That’s what Walmart wants. So it’s willing to forgo a day of profits during the year if it means ensuring that workers are content.

CBS News Atlanta visited a Walmart in Decatur, where employees inside the store's digital backroom on Memorial Drive were racing against the clock to fulfill online orders for customers across metro Atlanta.

The holiday rush can make it easy to overlook important safety alerts. Walmart has issued several food recalls recently — here’s a roundup of what you need to know to keep your celebrations safe.

Holiday shopping plans can backfire fast if you overlook how major retailers handle Christmas closures and reduced holiday hours.

This means Walmart will not be open for in-store shopping on Christmas Day in 2025. Grocery sections, pet aisles, pharmacies, and customer service desks are all closed. Even Supercenter locations that typically operate extended hours follow the same Christmas Day closure policy.

It’s the same store-closure schedule Walmart sticks to, and it’s one that consumers may find frustrating, given that they’re used to Home Depot being open all the time. But while some customers may not like it, there’s a reason behind it.

Walmart stock faces valuation pressure as growth slows. Analysts warn downside risk despite strong fundamentals and e-commerce gains.

Wilson police are investigating a report of shots fired in the area of Walmart. Police have determined it is not an active shooter situation. Chopper 11 did see someone being taken away to an ambulance. There is no word on that person's injuries. They have asked the public to stay out of the area while the investigation is taking place.