Those of you who are let go with severance will realize that you are the lucky ones. Lots of better companies out there expanding. Companies that actually have merchandising plans and nicer, more competent people. Walmart is just chaos. No merchandising plan. Bentonville orders displays, no plan to merchandise, Cos don't communicate with each other or assistants.
The ones that ought to be sweating now are the store managers. If the plan is to groom Co for store management that means the store manager had better perform or get the ax. Cos who don't live up to expectation - no severance for you.
Keep your nose clean another few weeks, smile and then take the money and run, don't look back.
BTW I recently heard a rumor from a local business person that Supercenters will be going away. Just a rumor, but....