Pembroke Pines Welcomes New WalmartNew Walmart provides 300 jobs, plus savings on wide selection of merchandise PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Jan. 17, 2012 – A new Walmart opens this month in Pembroke Pines, bringing 300 new jobs, savings for local shoppers and an increase in tax revenue to support the area’s economy. Nonprofit organizations will also benefit from the retailer’s ongoing charitable contributions and support for community projects. The Walmart, located at 12800 Pines Blvd., will be open to customers at 8 a.m., Wednesday, Jan 25. Economic Impact Includes 300 New JobThe new Pembroke Pines Walmart will employ approximately 300 associates, according to store manager Frank Sealy. He began his Walmart career in 2004 as a manager trainee at a store in Covington, La. Several associates have worked for Walmart for more than 10 years and come from nearby stores. Store Designed to Improve Customer ExperienceIn recent months, Walmart has taken major steps to refresh its stores, merchandising and customer experience. The improvements have all come together in the company’s newest stores, such as the Pembroke Pines Walmart, with fast service, a friendly shopping experience and clean stores. The new Walmart features enhanced service and a layout designed to make the shopping experience more convenient for customers. Walmart aligned the departments that customers shop most frequently. The pharmacy, for example, is adjacent to food making it easier for customers to pick up their prescriptions while shopping for their groceries. “The layout of the store is easy to navigate, which will save our customers time as they shop for everyday necessities,” said Sealy. “By grouping the products that our customers most often purchase, including health and beauty and pet supplies, we are making one-stop shopping even easier.” A bright interior color palette creates an inviting shopping experience and helps define the store’s merchandise areas. Lower shelving creates an improved sightline and directional signage on every aisle helps customers find what they are looking for quickly. Walmart also combined the customer service desk, Site-to-Store pick-up location and photo lab in one area near the entrance. Customers now have easy access to these services, as well as associates on hand to help meet their needs. Community Organizations Benefit from GrantsAs part of Walmart’s commitment to the communities in which it operates, grants from the Walmart Foundation will be presented throughout the year. Store Design Incorporates Environmentally Friendly FeaturesThe Pembroke Pines Walmart, like all new Walmart stores, includes energy-efficient technology and environmentally friendly features to reduce energy and water consumption and minimize waste. LED lighting in the store operates 70 percent more efficiently than traditional fluorescent lighting. The cement used in the concrete flooring is made with recycled materials, and the floor’s finish reduces the need for chemical cleaners. Low-flow toilets and faucets reduce the water used in the bathrooms. Ribbon-Cutting Celebration 7:30 a.m., Jan. 25Community and business leaders will join Walmart associates at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25 for a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony. Sealy and other associates will cut the ribbon to the new store. About Walmart FACT SHEET |
