evidence: Walmart: No plans to make stores 24/7 again BENTONVILLE, Ark. (WSFA) - The ability to shop during overnight hours was a staple at many Walmart stores prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, while the pandemic has eased, America’s largest retailer’s decision against returning to 24-hour operations has not. [...] "There are no plans at this time to return our Walmart stores to 24-hour per day operations," said Charles Crowson, director of Walmart Press Office Corporate Communications. He did not further explain the decision.