Walmart is expanding by adding more "large" stores and installing electric vehicle charging stations. They have a strong strategy in place to grow their store presence and enhance existing locations.
CNBC announced that the company plans to either construct new or revamp over 150 "big-box" stores in the United States within the next five years. The Associated Press stated that Walmart has not opened any new stores in the last three years.
Images provided by Walmart showcase the design of its Supercenter for the upcoming "large-format" stores. The company has not disclosed the specific locations of these stores in any cities yet.
Walmart announced that they will be implementing their "Store of the Future" concept in various locations, featuring more displays and QR codes for customers to scan for more information about products. Before this announcement, Walmart was already in the process of remodeling 650 locations to include this concept.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Walmart's president and CEO John Furner emphasized the significant investment the company has made in terms of money, resources, and tax revenue to benefit the communities they serve.
CNBC reported that the company chose not to disclose the price of the stores.
Walmart has revealed that their new stores will prioritize sustainability by incorporating energy-efficient lighting and equipment throughout the locations.
Besides focusing on sustainability measures indoors, Walmart is also planning to improve its parking lot by installing fast-charging stations for electric cars.
The CEO of Walmart, John Furner, announced plans to create a network of electric vehicle charging stations across the country. This initiative aims to make it easier and more affordable for Walmart customers and employees to own electric vehicles.
According to CNBC, Walmart has over 4,600 stores in the United States and has a workforce of almost 1.6 million employees.
Check out the first images of the new Walmart store of the future. Credit for the gallery goes to Rob Carroll.
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