Walmart announces more than 4,000 stores will move closing times from 8:30 to 10 p.m.

Posted: Aug 14, 2020 / 11:52 AM CDT / Updated: Aug 14, 2020 / 11:52 AM CDT

Signage is pictured at a Walmart store Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart announced that by August 17 they will be expanding many Walmart store closing times from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

“Expanding our hours of operations provides customers with greater options to shop food, medicine, and supplies,” said Walmart via Twitter.

We’re expanding many Walmart store closing times from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Expanding our hours of operations provides customers with greater options to shop food, medicine and supplies. https://t.co/n5Dmzp7Kh7 pic.twitter.com/0qLBiey4Ax
— Walmart Inc. (@WalmartInc) August 14, 2020