Newly relocated Walmart features new layout with bright,
open interior design
MEDFORD, Ore., Aug 15, 2012 - A new Walmart opens this month
in Medford, bringing a full line of groceries and an increase
in tax revenue to support the area's economy. The Walmart,
located at 1360 Center Drive will be open to customers at 8
a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 15 after a brief ribbon-cutting
ceremony.
Store Designed to Improve Customer Experience
In 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 Medford Walmart.
The new Walmart features wide aisles, 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 layout of the store is easy to navigate, which will save
our customers time as they shop for everyday necessities,"
said store manager Rachel Ciddio. "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.
Store Design Incorporates Environmentally Friendly Features
The Medford Walmart, like all new Walmart stores, includes
energy-efficient technology and environmentally friendly
features to reduce energy and water consumption and minimize
waste. The store's skylights harvest daylight and reduce the
amount of energy required to light the store by up to 75
percent daily. 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. The new store also operates
a recycling program and will promote sustainable product
purchases.
Ribbon-Cutting Celebration 7:30 a.m., Aug. 15
Community and business leaders will join Walmart associates
at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 1, for a brief ribbon-cutting
ceremony. Ciddio and store associates who have worked at the
store since its original opening in 1993 will cut the ribbon
to the new store and Ciddio will also sing the national
anthem. Sgt. 1st Class Mark Dalton of the National Guard will
present the colors. There will also be a special performance
by the local dance company of Ballet Forklorico.
About Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) serves customers and
members more than 200 million times per week at more than
10,130 retail units under 69 different banners in 27
countries. With fiscal year 2012 sales of approximately $444
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://walmartstores.com, and 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
Medford Walmart
Store facts
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Location: 1360 Center Drive, Medford, Ore.
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Formerly located at 300 W. Valley View Road, Talent, Ore
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176,177-square-foot Walmart
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Store opens at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, following a 7:30
a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony
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Store manager: Rachel Ciddio
Store features
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Full line of groceries, including a bakery, a deli serving
fresh food and meal solutions for moms, meat and dairy
products, fresh produce and beer and wine
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More than 30 merchandise departments such as apparel and
accessories, a drive-through lawn and garden center, health
and beauty aids, and an expanded electronics department
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Convenience services include a pharmacy, digital photo
processing center and Walmart Connect Center
Employment
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The average wage at Walmart for full-time hourly associates
in Oregon is approximately $12.99 per hour*
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Walmart's benefit program is available to eligible full-
and part-time associates and provides a variety of
affordable health and well-being benefits including medical
insurance with no lifetime maximum. Walmart also offers
matching 401(k) contributions of up to 6 percent of pay,
discounts on general merchandise for store associates, an
Associate Stock Purchase Program and company-paid life
insurance. Additionally, eligible associates receive a
quarterly incentive based on store performance.
* Average wage taken April 2012. See www.walmartstores.com
for details.
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