Walmart upgrades employee benefits in the United States: 10% off all year round on purchases, covering almost all groceries.

The largest private employer in the United States, Walmart, announced on Wednesday that it will expand the employee discount to 10% on nearly all grocery items, including fresh milk, pasta, frozen pizza, and meat, starting immediately. This discount will no longer be limited to the end-of-year holiday period, and is aimed at helping employees reduce their increasingly heavy food expenses while also improving recruitment and retention. The announcement was made by Walmart executives at a holiday season planning meeting in Houston on Wednesday. Walmart's Chief Human Resources Officer, Donna Morris, stated in a letter to employees that expanding the discount throughout the year is one of the most anticipated benefits for employees. The company has approximately 1.6 million employees nationwide, who can enjoy this benefit after 90 days of employment, excluding clearance items. Walmart declined to disclose the estimated cost of expanding the discount.