Walmart details $200 million in store improvements in Canada; closing two stores
Walmart is looking to bring a better in-store experience to shoppers north of the border.
Walmart Canada plans to invest more $200 million in its store network during the next 12 months, with a focus on refurbishing and updating 31 stores across the country. (See end of article for specific locations.) Over the last five years, the retailer has invested over $1 billion in its Canadian store network.
Along with providing a better in-store experience, the investments will support the expansion of the chain’s fresh food supercenter format to more locations. There will also be enhancements to create a more seamless experience for customers who want to pick up online orders at local stores, including dedicated parking spaces for online grocery pickup and new in-store areas devoted to online orders.
Physical updates include an updated color palette, new signage, and initiatives to make stores fun and engaging for the customer.
“Our store network is a key advantage in our ability to best serve the changing needs of our customers,” said Lee Tappenden, president and CEO of Walmart Canada. “Investing in our stores is critical for the future of our business and to deliver on the changing needs of our customers.”
The discounter also announced it is closing two stores: one in Pincourt, Quebec, and one in Sault St. Marie, Ontario. Walmart Canada said it does not plan to close any further stores this year.
Here are the locations scheduled for renovations:
Walmart Canada plans to invest more $200 million in its store network during the next 12 months, with a focus on refurbishing and updating 31 stores across the country. (See end of article for specific locations.) Over the last five years, the retailer has invested over $1 billion in its Canadian store network.
Along with providing a better in-store experience, the investments will support the expansion of the chain’s fresh food supercenter format to more locations. There will also be enhancements to create a more seamless experience for customers who want to pick up online orders at local stores, including dedicated parking spaces for online grocery pickup and new in-store areas devoted to online orders.
Physical updates include an updated color palette, new signage, and initiatives to make stores fun and engaging for the customer.
“Our store network is a key advantage in our ability to best serve the changing needs of our customers,” said Lee Tappenden, president and CEO of Walmart Canada. “Investing in our stores is critical for the future of our business and to deliver on the changing needs of our customers.”
The discounter also announced it is closing two stores: one in Pincourt, Quebec, and one in Sault St. Marie, Ontario. Walmart Canada said it does not plan to close any further stores this year.
Here are the locations scheduled for renovations: