Newly Remodeled Rockwall Walmart Neighborhood Market Re-Opens with Customer-Centric Features, Community Mural, Innovative Offerings

ROCKWALL, TX (April 17, 2023) – Walmart customers in Rockwall were welcomed inside the newly transformed Neighborhood Market at 850 Rusk Ave., as the much-anticipated remodel project is now complete. The store’s associates marked the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony, community celebration, and grant presentations. Choir members from Bobby Summers Middle School and Virginia Reinhardt Elementary joined in the celebration, performing the national anthem and various other songs. In addition, representatives from Church in the City were on hand to receive a grant from Walmart.

During this morning’s celebration, Walmart store manager Kim Wilson highlighted the store’s transformed departments as well as the new interactive features now available to customers, including:

• Expanded Pharmacy area
• Addition of consultation room in the Pharmacy front end transformation
• Online grocery pickup area moved
• Wider selection of products across the store

“Customers are going to love the new features we’ve added to our store,” said Wilson. “The upgrades have been made with the customer in mind to help families in Rockwall save more time and money when they shop with us.”

To reinforce Walmart’s dedication to the communities it serves, the store manager presented $4700 in grants to local nonprofit organizations, including:

• $3500 to Bobby Summers Middle School
• $1200 to Church in the City

The Neighborhood Market’s new mural, designed and illustrated by a local artist, is an eye-catching piece that reflects the diversity and local cultures of Rockwall, and is part of Walmart’s Community Mural Program, the largest public-facing art installation celebrating communities across America. Walmart’s Community Mural Program is an important part of each store transformation and furthers Walmart’s commitment to the local community.

Rockwall’s Walmart transformations are a part of Walmart’s Signature Experience, which seeks to inspire customers and elevate their in-store experience. Upgrades at the Rockwall Walmart Neighborhood Market include:

• Activated corners: Exciting displays are featured at the corners of certain departments to pull customers in and help them touch, feel and become a part of the space, allowing them to discover all that Walmart has to offer.
• Elevated departments: Transformed stores feature displays showcasing products that are out of their boxes so customers can imagine them fitting into their daily lives.
• More space to discover: Walmart has purposefully created more space for customers to explore and discover the breadth and depth of what their local store has to offer.
• Digital touchpoints: These new touchpoints located throughout the store help to communicate to customers the vast range of products and services Walmart offers online through the use of QR codes and digital screens.
  • For example, in Walmart’s Pets area, a customer may scan the QR code to find additional dog bed options, learn about Walmart’s pet insurance service options or have a 20-pound bag of kibble delivered to their door.

In addition, Rockwall Walmart customers can save time and money by shopping when, where, and how they want. The Rockwall store continues to offer the following innovations:

• Pickup – Walmart’s Pickup option has become a favorite among busy shoppers. It provides the convenience of online shopping and allows them to quickly collect their groceries without stepping out of their vehicles. The best part is that Walmart Grocery Pickup is completely free of charge. Furthermore, customers using SNAP in most states have the option to avail themselves of the pickup service as well.
• Delivery – Walmart’s convenient delivery service is also a hit with customers. Even more, Walmart has now made both pickup and delivery contact free. Express delivery – customers now have the option to have their deliveries made in under two hours.
• Walmart Pay – a touch-free way to pay
• Walmart+ – This membership program is designed to save customers time and money with free Walmart.com delivery (no minimums), free delivery from stores ($35 minimum), discount on fuel, use of the Scan and Go app, free 6-month Spotify Premium membership, Paramount+ Essential plan subscription, as well as early access offers throughout the year. Walmart+ costs $98/year ($12.95/month) and includes a 15-day free trial period (Available for sign-up at walmart.com/plus). Items available for free delivery include groceries, electronics, toys, and household goods.

To take advantage of these Walmart shopping features, customers can download the Walmart app through Apple Store or Google Play.

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