Walmart is planning to expand by adding more large stores and installing electric vehicle charging stations at some of their current locations.
According to CNBC, the company plans to either construct new or renovate over 150 "large-format" stores in the United States over 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 their Supercenter for the upcoming "large-format" stores. Walmart has not disclosed the specific locations of these stores yet.
Walmart announced that they will be implementing their "Store of the Future" concept in more locations, which includes more displays and QR codes for customers to scan for more product information. The company was already in the process of remodeling 650 locations to incorporate this concept before making the announcement on Wednesday.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Walmart president and CEO John Furner highlighted the significant investments in labor, supplies, and tax revenue made by the company, which have positive impacts on the communities they serve.
CNBC reported that the company chose not to disclose how much the stores cost.
Walmart is planning to design their new stores with a focus on sustainability, including energy-efficient lighting and equipment.
Apart from focusing on sustainability measures indoors, Walmart is also planning to revamp its parking lot by installing fast-charging stations for electric cars.
Walmart is planning to create a network of fast-charging stations for electric vehicles across the country to make it easier for customers and employees to own and use EVs. This change aims to provide more convenience and accessibility for those interested in electric vehicles at Walmart.
According to CNBC, Walmart has over 4,600 stores in the United States and has a workforce of almost 1.6 million individuals.
Check out the initial images of the upcoming Walmart store design, being referred to as 'The Walmart Of The Future'. The gallery credit goes to
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