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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Walmart is remodeling over 650 stores across the US. Are any in Wisconsin?
Walmart plans to remodel more than 650 stores across most of the U.S. this year, including several in Wisconsin. The Badger State is one of 47 that will see renovations as part of Walmart's "Stores of the Future" project, USA TODAY reported. Planned changes include new signage, expanded departments, new pharmacy layouts and more, according to an April 23 press release. In addition to remodeling existing locations, Walmart also has plans to build or convert more than 150 stores. The retail giant has invested more than $560 million to upgrade locations across the state in the past five years, not including upcoming renovations, it said in the release. Here's what Wisconsin Walmart shoppers should know: Three stores across Wisconsin are included in planned remodels. Here's a list: Green Bay: 2440 W. Mason St. Menomonie: 180 Cedar Falls Road Plover: 250 Crossroads Road No. Stores will remain open while undergoing renovations, Mark Rickel, Walmart's director of corporate communications, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in an email. There are 97 Walmart locations in Wisconsin, according to its website. More: Joann is closing over 250 stores by the end of the month. How many are in Wisconsin? This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Walmart remodeling over 650 stores: See affected Wisconsin stores
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Walmart starts building new fuel stations in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Construction has started on Walmart's first fuel centers across the city. The new facilities will be the first in the area for the retailer, which is ramping up its presence in the convenience/gas station market. Last October, Ozarks First was the first to report on plans by the Bentonville-based retailer to build at least three gas stations in front of some of it's existing store locations, including 3245 S. Campbell Ave. (at Walnut Lawn St.), 3535 Mt. Vernon St. (at West Bypass), and 1923 E. Kearney (at Glenstone Ave.) In recent weeks, contractors have begun working on the locations on S. Campbell. Right now, preliminary work is being done behind a large construction fence surrounding the plot of land, which had been part of a parking lot. Work has yet to begin on the other two stations in town. Last fall, a Walmart spokesperson told Ozarks First, 'These will be Walmart walk-in fuel stations, about 1,440 square feet, with construction expected to begin spring 2025.' The new Walmart fuel centers will be separate from Murphy stations locations seen in front of several other Supercenters around the area. That brand is a separate company, though it has partnered with Walmart over the years to build and operate stations on the retailer's properties. Mark Rickel, Walmart spokesperson, confirms the S. Campbell Ave. and E. Mt. Vernon St.. locations will be completed in mid- to late November. A timeline for construction and opening at the E. Karney St. stores hasn't been announced yet. Rickel stated, 'Walmart is always seeking ways to improve our customers' experience and offer them the products they want, where they want them. These locations align with that strategy.' Renderings of the West Bypass location submitted to the City of Springfield last fall revealed the project will include 16 gas pump spots. Aside from gasoline, Walmart Fuel Stations typically include small retail centers selling items like beverages, snacks, and other common convenience store merchandise. In recent years, Walmart has rolled out fuel stations in states like Texas and Oklahoma. There are also several locations in northwest Arkansas in and around Bentonville. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
