4 Walmart changes brings this spring and how they will affect you
The stores will be very different.
Like any large company that has existed for decades, Walmart is no stranger to change. The retailer opens frequently and Farm the locations , rethinks its brick and mortar stores and improves its offers for buyers and members of Walmart +. Thus, the fact that the changes arrive in Walmart in the coming months is not surprising, but some details could take you off guard. Read the rest for the big updates that you will see in your favorite large surface shop this spring, and how you can expect them to have an impact on your experience.
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1 Walmart adds food rooms.
In February, Walmart made its first foray into catering areas - and it plans to test more. He opened the concept of Food Hall Wonder, which was launched by Marc Lore , The former CEO of electronic commerce from the United States of Walmart, in a place in Quaketown, Pennsylvania. The retailer plans to open two more in Teterboro and Ledgewood, New Jersey, by Supermarket news . Unlike Costco, whose catering area is known for its pizza and sodas at La Fontaine, Wonder specializes in higher dishes. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
The location of Quakertown will include eight of Wonder's brands: Limesalt, Yasas, Alanza Pizza, Tejas, Wing Trip, Burger Baby, Fred's Meat & Bread and Room for Dessert. You can eat, pick up or order delivery, and the concept allows you to mix and match the foods of each brand. (For example, you can order wing trip wings and something sweet in the place for dessert.)
2 Walmart is testing drone delivery.
We have heard of the prospect of drone delivery for some time now, but it seems that Walmart finally gets there. CEO Doug McMillon presented an opening speech on the subject to the consumer electronics show in Las Vegas in January. Drone deliveries were only available in certain markets, but the company said it was planning Deploy them this year , reported Cnn .
There were also AI mentions, including features that would be used to predict your online order, improve the Walmart supply chain, etc.
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3 Walmart makes stores less overwhelming in the morning.
Walmart stores are notoriously a lot , but it seems that it could change. In the fall, he began to establish store televisions In a static image, turn off the radio and lower the lights from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. every day. Leadership noted that during a pilot test, they learned These updates are beneficial for neurodrive people with sensory handicaps.
The goal is to attract more buyers and keep them in the store longer. "During these hours, we hope that our customers and partners will find the stores a little easier for the eyes and ears," they wrote in an ad. However, this could make your Sunday grocery store a little more relaxing too.
4 Walmart will increase the salaries of the store manager.
January 18, Walmart announced that it increased The annual base is paid for store managers from $ 117,000 to $ 128,000; It is an increase of 9% and the first bump in a decade, according to Cnn .
The company also reorganized its bonus program for these workers. From now on, the calculations will weigh more the profits from individual stores. "If you reach all the targets, your bonus could now represent up to 200% of your basic salary," wrote Cedric Clark , Executive vice-president of business store operations. The change entered into force on February 1.
The objective of this increase is to minimize employee turnover and attract more talent. It is better for buyers, because a happy workforce and a consistency in the leadership of a store generally constitute a happier shopping experience.
