# The roles were filled at 22 stores in Arkansas and Texas in recent months.

*business · news · 2026-04-30 · The Associated Press*

## Key points

- Walmart is adding trained beauty specialists to over 400 stores by the end of 2024.
- Beauty departments are being relocated to the front of remodeled Walmart stores for higher visibility.
- Walmart's beauty experts receive ongoing training and online tools to monitor sales and trends.
- Walmart recently introduced more premium brands like La Roche Posay and Nude by Nature.
- Walmart is considering expanding the expert adviser model to other departments, such as electronics.

**Companies:** Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, Ulta
**Countries:** United States

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