OHIO—Ohio shoppers will have a significantly enhanced retail experience as Walmart rolls out major renovations at 23 of its stores across the state throughout 2025. This sweeping transformation is part of the retail giant’s ambitious nationwide “Store of the Future” initiative, designed to modernize facilities, expand services, and improve the customer journey.
Investing Across the Buckeye State:
This initiative represents a substantial ongoing investment by Walmart in Ohio. The 23 remodels planned for this year build upon the $815 million Walmart spent upgrading stores throughout the state in the five years prior to 2025. This continued commitment underscores Ohio’s importance to the retailer and its dedication to serving local communities and customers.
A Glimpse into the “Store of the Future”: What Ohio Shoppers Can Expect:
The renovations aim to create a more convenient, engaging, and modern shopping environment. Customers visiting the remodeled Ohio Walmart can anticipate a range of exciting features:
- New Look and Feel: Expect updated interiors with big, bold signage for more straightforward navigation and fresh, new displays designed to showcase merchandise better and create a more inviting atmosphere.
- Expanded Selections: Shoppers will find an increased product variety in expanded departments, offering more of what local customers seek.
- Enhanced Online Services: To better accommodate the growing number of digital orders, these stores will feature expanded and improved online pickup and delivery areas.
- Revamped Pharmacy Experience: Pharmacies are set for significant upgrades, potentially including wider aisles, new private screening rooms for consultations and health services, and dedicated privacy checkout areas.
- Improved Layouts: Stores will likely feature more spacious and intuitively designed layouts, making it easier for customers to explore and find what they need.
Transformations Statewide: Locations Receiving Upgrades:
The 23 Walmart stores targeted for renovation are spread across Ohio, bringing these improvements to various communities. Some of the confirmed areas and towns include:
- Mahoning Valley: Boardman (Doral Drive) and East Liverpool (Dresden Ave) – with the Boardman remodel expected around late July and East Liverpool in early to mid-November.
- Northwest Ohio: Toledo (Glendale Ave), Perrysburg (Fremont Pike), Upper Sandusky (E. Wyandot Ave), Napoleon (Scott St), and Wauseon.
- Southwest Ohio: Franklin (E. 2nd St), Colerain Twp. (Colerain Ave), Lebanon (Walmart Drive), Hamilton (Main St), Amelia (E. Ohio Pike), and other Cincinnati area stores.
- Central Ohio: Columbus (Bethel Road), Whitehall, Reynoldsburg (Taylor Road Ext.), Westerville (E. Schrock Road), Circleville (S. Court St), and Marysville.
- Eastern Ohio: Canton (Atlantic Blvd. NE), Marietta (Pike St), and Zanesville.
- Other Locations: Including Kenton (E. Columbus St).
(This list represents many locations mentioned in recent reports; the plan encompasses 23 stores statewide.)
A Commitment to Ohio Communities:
Walmart emphasizes that these investments aim to strengthen its role within the local fabric.
“Our stores often serve as the heartbeat of the communities we operate in, and these remodels are a testament to our dedication to enhancing that role,” said Glenda Fleming Willis, Walmart Senior Vice President for the North Business Unit. “By investing in our stores and associates, we are not only improving the shopping experience but also reinforcing our commitment to being a vital part of the community’s fabric, helping to build a brighter future for all.”
Ohio residents across numerous communities can anticipate a revitalized shopping experience at their local Walmart in 2025. The planned 23-store remodels, incorporating the “Store of the Future” concept, promise modernized facilities, expanded product offerings, and enhanced services. This significant investment highlights Walmart’s commitment to improving its stores and serving its customers throughout the Buckeye State.
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