Drew Dixon
Several Walmart locations in Florida are getting a makeover.
The retail giant announced that the company will be upgrading dozens of stores throughout the Sunshine State and will also add two new stores to the market. In a news release, the company said it has already spent $1.6 billion to upgrade dozens of stores in the past five years.
Now the company will hone in on 34 additional stores in the state for revamping and upgrading. Two new Walmart Neighborhood Markets will be added in Milton and Pace. All the additions and makeovers are expected to be complete by 2026.
“The new stores will offer Walmart’s every day low prices and save customers time with convenient pickup and delivery options. Each new Neighborhood Market will create approximately 100 new jobs and are currently scheduled to open later this year,” the Walmart news release said.
The remodeling projects impact Walmart stores in nearly every corner of the state, from the Panhandle to South Florida.
“Our stores often serve as the heartbeat of the communities we operate in, and these remodels are a testament to our dedication to enhancing that role,” said Nick Berkeley, Walmart Senior Vice President for the Southeast Business Unit.
“By investing in our stores and associates, we are not only improving the shopping experience but also reinforcing our commitment to being a vital part of the community’s fabric, helping to build a brighter future for all.”
The Florida remodeling projects are part of a nationwide objective for Walmart to overhaul a total of 650 stores.
The Walmart makeovers will include adding more selection for shoppers with expanding departments within the retail space, adding new items and expanding online pickup and delivery options.
Walmart officials also want to add more areas to the pharmacy portions of stores by widening aisles, adding new private screening rooms and privacy checkout options.
Walmart currently has a total of 387 retail units in Florida with 11 supply chain facilities in the state. The company employs more than 118,000 people in Florida.
