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Walmart Deepens Commitment to New York, Fueling Long-Term Impact and Future Statewide Investments
At A Glance Walmart plans to remodel 24 stores in New York this year, expanding its assortment of healthy foods, affordable on-trend items and enhancing the
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nAt A Glance\n\n\n\nWalmart plans to remodel 24 stores in New York this year, expanding its assortment of healthy foods, affordable on-trend items and enhancing the in-store and online experience\n\n\n\nThe retailer invested more than $422 million statewide over the past five years to upgrade its stores\n\n\n\nWalmart and the Walmart Foundation have donated more than $44 million to local nonprofits, including providing more than 16 million pounds of food to help fight hunger across the state\n\n\n\n ALBANY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nWalmart announced continued reinvestment across New York, with plans in 2026 to remodel 24 stores as part of ongoing efforts to modernize the in-store and digital shopping experience—upgrading layouts, technology, and services to offer faster, more convenient shopping and delivery in as little as an hour to most customers. These efforts reflect Walmart’s commitment to supporting economic growth and strengthening communities statewide.\n\n\nAcross New York, Walmart’s new and remodeled stores bring that vision to life through expanded services – like free Pharmacy delivery for Walmart+ members, including on GLP-1s – and a store-based app experience that helps customers easily navigate through stores, book services at Walmart’s Auto Care Center, and more. The result is a more intuitive, convenient experience that helps customers shop how they want, when they want.\n\n\nNationally, Walmart is planning remodels at more than 650 Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets this year. Additionally, Walmart invested more than $422 million to upgrade stores throughout New York over the past five years.\n\n\n“Our stores have long been part of communities across New York, and we’re excited to keep investing in their future,” said Annie Walker, Senior Vice President, East Business Unit at Walmart. “By modernizing our stores, we’re making shopping faster, easier, and more convenient, all while empowering our teams to serve customers better and creating local opportunity. We're proud of our legacy here and look forward to helping families save money, time and live better every day.”\n\n\nEvery new store or remodel brings real benefits to the community — from construction jobs to long-term careers in retail, pharmacy and store leadership. Customers will notice the difference, too, with elevated brands like De’Longhi, Oura...