Walmart Canada to Expand
Mississauga, Ontario -
By ANUK Staff
1.24.13
Walmart Canada announced plans to complete at least 37 supercenter projects in the next fiscal year. The company will also be expanding its distribution network to support store growth, according to a press release.
The projects, which include construction, remodeling, and relocation of existing stores, represent an investment of over $450 million in the Canadian economy and an additional 1.4 million square feet of retail space. Expansion plans are expected to generate more than 7,000 store, trade, and construction jobs.
“Our associates across the country have done an incredible job this past year serving our customers and opening a record number of new stores and supercentres,” said Shelley Broader, President and CEO. “This year, we are ramping up our focus on lowering prices and helping customers lower their cost of living, as we continue to bring our supercentre format to more Canadians.”
Walmart’s supercenters provide a one stop-shopping experience with over 100,000 different products from electronics to grocery and specialty services including pharmacies, garden, and vision centers. The supercenter will be introduced in Maritimes this year.
“We’re truly delighted to be adding a full grocery section to more locations across the country, including the opening of our first supercentres in the Maritimes,” said Ms. Broader. “We look forward to helping our customers coast-to-coast save money on groceries as well as their general merchandise purchases.”
