Walmart Adding 150 New Stores (Is Your City Getting One?)

It seems like Walmart is everywhere. With more than 4,600 stores across the U.S., the retailer has become ubiquitous. But new locations continue to open, including 150 stores over the coming five years.

In fact, this year, two cities are getting new Walmart Neighborhood Market stores. These stores are much smaller than Walmart Supercenters and focus on healthy food options.

Here is what you need to know about expansion plans at the legendary retailer known for helping its customers save more on everyday essentials.

Over the next five years, Walmart will add 150 new stores across the U.S. and remodel 650 existing stores.

The remodeled locations will incorporate Walmart's Store of the Future concept, which is focused on improving and modernizing the consumer shopping experience through new technologies and enhanced design.

Last October, Walmart hosted a grand re-opening of 117 newly remodeled stores across 30 states.

This year, a new Walmart Neighborhood Market store will open in Atlanta and another in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

The new Walmart Neighborhood Market in the Dune Lakes area of Santa Rosa Beach will feature approximately 17,000 more square feet than the average Neighborhood Market.

According to Walmart, the bigger space means the company can offer more bakery, produce, meat, dairy, and hot-case product options.

The new Santa Rosa Beach location will also have a health services room in the pharmacy to provide privacy for customer consultations and a mother’s room for nursing infants.

The new Atlanta Neighborhood Market will open in the Vine City neighborhood and will feature all the same perks as the Santa Rosa Beach Store, including the addition of two privacy rooms.

Both stores will also feature wider aisles to provide more room for shopping and more space for pickup and delivery orders. A dedicated room for refrigerated items will help employees prepare orders faster.

The new and remodeled Walmart stores will have a fresh, modern look and feature improved technologies to enhance the customer experience.

For example, a new activated corner experience allows customers to interact with items on display. And with new digital touchpoints, customers can get more information about products instantly.

Walmart is committed to sustainability, and its new and remodeled stores are more energy-friendly than ever. The company is implementing improved low-impact refrigeration systems and energy-efficient lighting and equipment.

Walmart is also working on accommodating its customers who drive electric vehicles (EVs) by developing a network of EV charging stations across the country.

New stores and remodeled old locations aren’t the only changes at Walmart.

One popular Walmart hack is to save even more money by purchasing products that have a Walmart store brand. Walmart launched a new food brand this year — bettergoods, complete with a lowercase “b.”

Walmart describes bettergoods as its “largest private brand food launch in 20 years.”

Products under this brand include quality chef-inspired food products that range from under $2 to less than $15. The brand’s product offerings include specialty salts and seasonings and plant-based food items.

“Made Without” bettergoods items include food products targeted at specific dietary lifestyles. They include gluten-free items, products free from artificial colors and dyes, and antibiotic-free chicken nuggets.

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, and Atlanta aren’t the only cities that will benefit from Walmart’s expansion initiatives. Hundreds of locations will enjoy Walmart’s new and improved store features.

Through the company’s Store of the Future concept, customers will experience more space, additional product offerings, and a more convenient shopping experience.

And you will get all of this at the famous low Walmart prices that help you get ahead financially.