Walmart remodeling 18 Kansas stores, 3 in Wichita area
On Wednesday, a company spokeswoman told KSN News that the stores would reflect Walmart's Store of the Future concept. The store remodels could include expanded grocery pickup and delivery, updated pharmacy, a new 'Grab & Go' section, expanded deli and produce sections, and renovated apparel sections.
Walmart announces 150 stores, the first new locations in years
Here is the complete list of stores that will undergo improvements in Kansas:
115 W WILLOW ST
COLBY
18631 W KELLOGG DR
GODDARD
2200 N STATE ST
IOLA
1723 MCFARLAND ROAD
JUNCTION CITY
2900 S 9TH ST
SALINA
1905 N 14TH AVE
DODGE CITY
2701 N SUMMIT ST
ARKANSAS CITY
2111 N AMIDON AVE
WICHITA
4701 MISSION RD
WESTWOOD
310 HEDGE LN
PAOLA
12801 KANSAS AVE
BONNER SPRINGS
6110 W KELLOGG DR
WICHITA
121 PETER PAN RD
INDEPENDENCE
719 W 7TH AVE
AUGUSTA
2022 E 16TH ST
WELLINGTON
1174 PONY EXPRESS HWY
MARYSVILLE
2202 PIKE RD
WINFIELD
550 CONGRESSIONAL DR
LAWRENCE
The Bentonville, Arkansas-based chain is relying more on its physical stores to fulfill online orders and use them as online pickup locations.
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