Walmart Employees Getting A Bright New Look

MANCHESTER, CT — The signature vests worn at work by Walmart employees are getting a bright new look.

It's out with the traditional blue vests — worn by store associates for years — and in with what executives are describing as, "a modern gray look with a neon blue, green or pink trim."

Walmart has not redesigned its employee uniforms since 2014.

The company announced the move Wednesday at its annual shareholders meeting.

The new vests will be made from recycled bottles and have bigger pockets than previous vests. They are being described as, "neutral steel gray," and most associates will wear one featuring bright blue trim, according to the announcement.

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Associates at Walmart's smaller Neighborhood Market stores will wear green trim. Self-checkout hosts at Walmart Supercenters will wear yellow with gray trim.

Walmart execs said employees will be eventually be able to choose other colors, including pink.

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It's a progression from a more relaxed dress code instituted in 2018.

"Last year, we changed our dress code to allow store associates to wear clothes they feel more comfortable in — like jeans and sneakers. The response has been amazing, and associates all over the country are bringing their personal styles to work every day," according to the announcement. "But one thing remained the same: the signature blue or green vest with a yellow Walmart spark. Associates love the new dress code, but they’ve been saying for a while now that the vests need a makeover.

"So, we’re giving that old vest a new look."

The rollout will start this year, according to the announcement.