• Expanded store located at 14501 Lakewood Blvd.
  • Paramount Walmart expansion creates approximately 80 new jobs
  • Store open 6 a.m. to midnight
  • Local Facebook page: www.facebook.com/walmart2110

PARAMOUNT, Calif., April 29, 2015 - An expanded Walmart is re-opening Wednesday, May 6, following a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m. The larger store is conveniently located at 14501 Lakewood Blvd. and is open from 6 a.m. to midnight. The store will provide Paramount residents with low prices on a broad assortment of groceries and merchandise, along with a full service pharmacy. Walmart is making shopping more convenient than ever as local residents can shop for more than a million additional items online on Walmart.com and pick them up at the Paramount Walmart store for free, often as quickly as the same day.

The store employs approximately 320 full- and part-time associates, of which approximately 80 positions were created by the expansion. Store manager Diana Reyes began her Walmart career in 2002 as a cashier.

"We are excited to bring fresh produce and a full line of groceries to our store," Reyes said. "This expansion means they can come to one store and get everything they need, and that is what is important to our customers."

Fresh, Affordable Produce, Meat and Groceries
Paramount customers will find meal and entertaining essentials, fresh produce and a full line of groceries from leading brand names, including organic selections. By working with growers, Walmart is able to provide farm-grown quality produce at added convenience and low prices. There is also a wide variety of meat and bakery selections, including fresh baked breads and tortillas.

Convenient Local Pharmacy and General Merchandise
In addition to groceries, the store features quality, value-priced general merchandise, including electronics, furniture, home decor, automotive, sporting goods, home improvement and more.

The pharmacy offers a full range of products and services. Pharmacy team members are ready to assist customers with product and prescription questions. Paramount residents can easily transfer prescriptions and order refills on the go with the Walmart mobile app for iPhone and Android.

Community Giving
The grand re-opening celebration includes presentations of grants from Walmart to local community groups, including the Paramount Education Program.

In addition to the grants given as part of the grand opening, the new store will further Walmart's pledge to fight hunger in America. As part of Walmart's and the Walmart Foundation's $2 billion commitment to fight hunger through 2015, Walmart stores in California donated approximately 23.1 million pounds of food, in fiscal year 2014, or the equivalent of 19.3 million meals. Additionally, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation gave more than $47.1 million in fiscal year 2014 in California alone. For more information on Walmart's fight against hunger, visit http://foundation.walmart.com/our-focus/hunger.

A Big Family Welcome
Walmart is happy to be part of the Paramount community and is ready to celebrate with residents on Saturday, May 9. A Big Family Welcome will give customers a chance to meet Reyes and enjoy fun family activities and free food samples while supplies last. Join the celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

About Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores, 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. Each week, more than 250 million customers and members visit our 11,202 stores under 71 banners in 27 countries and e-commerce websites in 11 countries. With fiscal year 2014 sales of over $473 billion, Walmart employs more than 2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://corporate.walmart.com on Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.


FACT SHEET
Paramount Walmart


Store Facts
  • Location: 14501 Lakewood Blvd., Paramount, Calif.
  • Size: Approximately 170,000 square feet, including approximately 40,000 square feet created by the expansion
  • Store manager: Diana Reyes
  • Hours: 6 a.m. to midnight
  • Grand opening: Wednesday, May 6, following a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m.
Employment
  • Number of jobs created: Approximately 320, with approximately 80 additional jobs added by the expansion
  • Full-time and part-time positions
Store Features
  • General merchandise
  • Full line of groceries, including
    • Fresh produce
    • Bakery
    • Full-service deli
    • Prepared meal options
    • Organic/natural selections
  • Convenience services include
    • Walmart Site to Store
    • MoneyCenter
    • Pharmacy
    • Vision Center
    • McDonald's
Community Giving
  • Grants from Walmart will be presented to area organizations, including Paramount Education Program
Social
A Big Family Welcome
  • Saturday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information
  • Media contact: Chuck Sifuentes, Milagro Strategy Group , 626-283-8081
  • Walmart Media Relations, 800-331-0085
  • Walmart information online: www.corporate.walmart.com; merchandise sales: www.walmart.com

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