From delivery to pickup, to in-store shopping; the Germantown store remodel solidifies Walmart’s commitment to providing customers with a seamless, effortless, high-quality shopping experience no matter how they want to shop. Examples of the new store renovations include new signage, a refreshed layout, expanded departments, additional product lines, and more representative mannequins and displays.
Walmart customers in Germantown were welcomed inside the newly transformed Supercenter at 20910 Frederick Rd., Germantown Md. Friday morning as the much-anticipated project is now complete. Walmart associates marked the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony, community celebration with face painting, cotton candy, popcorn, vendor giveaways, food trucks and a community inspired mural unveiling.
During the recent celebration attended by guests including the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce, Walmart store manager John Boyd highlighted the store’s transformations as well as the new interactive features now available to customers:
• Front end transformation with increased numbers of self-checkout lanes at both entrances and staffed registers for customer convenience
• Added a new grab and go section in grocery area for quick meal and drink options for customers
• Expanded pharmacy with new private screening rooms for pharmacist consultations and services and new vaccination room
• Expansion of departments with a diverse variety of new products, including Reebok, Free Assembly, Chaps, and U.S. Polo Assn.
• Added Walmart Pet and Fresh Pet coolers
• Refreshed auto care center
• Infant area has increased in size to offer more shopping space while selecting furniture, strollers, baby monitoring equipment
• Vision Center: Walmart created a Vision Center experience designed around the customer that is convenient, comfortable, and affordable that offers an assortment of quality eyeglasses and sunglasses with prescription lenses
• New signage for easier store navigation shopping in store and using the Walmart App
• More convenient parking
• Modern, elevated displays in apparel
• Refreshed interior and exterior, including paint and signage
• New fixtures and LED lighting throughout the entire store for better line of sight and easier navigation
• New and updated flooring in almost every department
• Modernized, remodeled restrooms
• New mother’s room for a private option for nursing mothers
“We are proud to unveil our fresh new Walmart look and layout,” said John Boyd, store manager for the Germantown supercenter. “This store is a fixture in the community and has had a positive impact on the local economy for decades, employing many associates since the store opened, and nearly 50 associates that have been with us for over 20 years. Upgrades throughout the store allow us to continue to offer quality and variety at low prices. Being able to mark the occasion with check presentations to multiple organizations doing good in our community makes this even more special.”
To reinforce Walmart’s dedication to the communities it serves, the store manager presented $4,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations, including:
- $1,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington-Germantown
- $1,000 to the Interfaith Works Priscilla’s House
- $1,000 to Water Landing Elementary School
- $1,000 to Neelsville Middle School
The store’s new mural is an eye-catching installation that reflects the diversity and local cultures of, attractions, and best that Montgomery County has to offer, what makes Germantown great, 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.
Germantown’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 Germantown Walmart Supercenter 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, Germantown Walmart customers can save time and money by shopping when, where, and how they want. The Germantown 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+
Walmart+ is a membership program designed to save our members time and money on their everyday free delivery from store, free shipping with no minimum order, a Paramount+ Essential subscription, mobile Scan & Go, member pricing on fuel, ability to earn to Walmart Rewards and early access to deals. Walmart+ costs $98 per year and includes a 30-day free trial period. You can sign up or get more information at Walmart.com/plus
To take advantage of these Walmart shopping features, customers can download the Walmart app through Apple Store or Google Play.
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in retail stores, online and through their mobile devices. In Maryland, we serve customers at 60 retail units and online through Walmart.com and our family of brands. We are proud to employ 17,137 associates in Maryland. Walmart supports local businesses, spending $3.1 billion with Maryland suppliers in FYE23 and supporting 21,794 Maryland supplier jobs. Walmart continues to be a leader in employment opportunity, sustainability, and corporate philanthropy. In FY22, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation contributed more than $6.4 million in cash and in-kind donations to local nonprofits in Maryland. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting www.corporate.walmart.com, and you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
