Walmart updates more stores with fresh new look in ‘inspirational way’ – see if your location got a face lift

A RETAIL giant has planned to remodel its stores with a fresh new look, but only in selected locations.

Walmart is upgrading its stores in an "inspirational way" to compete with rivals like Target.

Low-priced groceries and home goods have always attracted customers, but Walmart is stepping up its game by revamping its displays.

Several stores will see fashionable mannequins, new displays of makeup, pet supplies, and more.

In addition, the store is trying to shift its focus to clothing, makeup, and strollers.

The prices will remain the same, so customers can now enjoy a wider variety of shopping.

WHERE ARE THE NEW STORES

There are several stores getting remodeled, and Walmart has turned five supercenters to flagship stores since November 2022:

• Teterboro, New Jersey
• North Bergen, New Jersey
• Yaphank, New York
• Quakertown, Pennsylvania
• Hodgkins, Illinois

One more store is on its way to the sleek renovation in Secaucus, New Jersey next month.

As Walmart is working on remodeling its stores, they've launched a "Store of the Future" project, too.

The retailer is investing $130million into the project, and the objective is to make customers' shopping experience more interactive.

New sections of the stores will include the jewelry store Claire's, where trained staff will provide customers with ear piercings.

Other improvements include larger shopping lanes and expanded section sizes.

The first "Store of the Future" opened in Beavercreek, Ohio, and 28 more outlets will be remodeled nationwide.

WHY THE NEW LOOKS

Alvis Washington, Walmart’s vice president of marketing, store design, innovation, and experience, realized that it was time for an upgrade after a test in Arkansas.

In the summer of 2022, Walmart tested the sleeker display at one of the stores in Springdale, Arkansas.

Washington said many shoppers were encouraged to browse longer after seeing displays and mannequins.

“They appreciate the fact that we’re still true to who we are as Walmart.

“Great prices. But then also we now have these new brands that we're actually showcasing in inspirational ways," he said.

BETTER WAY TO SHOP

Besides looking better as a whole, Walmart offered a new and convenient way for its customers to shop by simply sending a text.

Walmart’s new Text to Shop experience, which is available for free on Apple and Android devices, connects to your Walmart account, so placing orders will be much easier.

If you need a product, such as diapers, you can simply send the word, "diapers," with the Text to Shop experience and the diapers that you normally buy will be added to your cart.

For ultimate convenience, customers can text “reorder” to quickly review and add items to their cart that they purchase frequently.

The new experience also allows you to adjust your orders last minute by sending a text message to quickly update what’s in your cart.

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