• New store located at 2614 N. Swenson St., relocating from 1608 N. Swenson St.
  • Relocated Stamford Walmart creates approximately 85 additional jobs
  • Store open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • Local Facebook page: www.facebook.com/walmart1257

STAMFORD, Texas, Oct. 15, 2014 - A relocated Walmart is opening Wednesday, October 22, following a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m. The new store is conveniently located at 2614 N. Swenson St., relocated from 1608 N. Swenson St., and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The store will provide Stamford residents with low prices on a broad assortment of merchandise and offer Walmart's free Site to Store program, enabling customers to choose from nearly a million additional online items that can be ordered on Walmart.com and picked up at the Stamford store for free, often as quickly as the same day. 

The new store employs approximately 150 full- and part-time associates. Store manager Michael Steele began his Walmart career in 1999 as an hourly department manager.

"We are excited about our new location," said Steele. "It is still easily accessible for our customers and has allowed us to expand our merchandise selection."

Affordable Groceries to Meet All Your Needs
The new store offers fresh produce and a full line of groceries from all the leading brand names, including organic and natural selections. Stop by the new store for an assortment of treats perfect for trick-or-treaters.

In addition to groceries, the store features quality, value-priced general merchandise, including electronics and toys. In addition, customers can shop a broader assortment of items online at Walmart.com and then pay for these purchases with cash in all of Walmart U.S. stores and Walmart Neighborhood Markets, including the new Stamford store.

The pharmacy offers a full range of products and services. Pharmacy team members can answer product and prescription questions and customers can ask about health and wellness solutions. Stamford residents can easily transfer prescriptions and order refills on the go with the Walmart mobile app for iPhone and Android. 

"Walmart has been a great partner for 25 years," said City Manager Alan Plumlee. "We are excited about the new store and look forward to continued partnership."

Community Giving
The grand-opening celebration includes presentations of grants from Walmart to local community groups.

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 Texas donated approximately 59 million pounds of food, in fiscal year 2014, or the equivalent of 49.2 million meals. Additionally, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation gave more than $110.8 million in fiscal year 2014 in Texas 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 Stamford community and is ready to celebrate with residents on Saturday, October 25. A Big Family Welcome will give customers a chance to meet Steele and enjoy fun family activities and free food samples while supplies last. Join the celebration from noon 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 11,053 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 approximately 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 athttp://twitter.com/walmart .


FACT SHEET
Stamford Walmart

Store Facts
  • Location: 2614 N. Swenson St., Stamford, Texas
  • Previous location: 1608 N. Swenson St., Stamford, Texas
  • Size: Approximately 69,000 square feet
  • Store manager: Michael Steele
  • Hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • Grand opening: Wednesday, October 22, following a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m.
Employment
  • Number of jobs created: Approximately 150
  • Full-time and part-time positions
Store Features
  • General merchandise
  • Full line of groceries, including
    • Fresh produce
    • Prepared meal options
  • Convenience services include
    • Walmart Site-to-Store
    • Pay with Cash option
    • MoneyCenter
    • In-store Pharmacy
Community Giving
  • Grants from Walmart will be presented to area organizations

A Big Family Welcome
  • Saturday, October 25 from noon to 3 p.m.
For more information
  • Media contact: Bridget Schultz, Mitchell Communications Group, 479-301-7987
  • Walmart Media Relations, 800-331-0085
  • Walmart information online: www.corporate.walmart.com; merchandise sales: www.walmart.com

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