Elgin Walmart Holds Re-Grand Opening Ceremony

Residents got their first look at the newly remodeled Elgin Walmart Supercenter at a ceremonial ribbon cutting this morning. Mayor Kaptain joined Walmart officials at the ceremony, where the store also donated $2,500 to the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

The remodel of the store at 1100 S. Randall Rd. includes a new look and added features designed to improve the customer shopping experience.

The much anticipated project allows customers to enjoy the following store improvements:

• State-of-the-art electronics department with interactive displays
• 12 new self-checkouts to save customers time
• Enhanced hardware department with larger tools such as generators and power washers
• Walmart Pickup conveniently located at the front of the store
• Refreshed pharmacy with new consultation room and privacy windows
• Improved store flow with wider aisles and lower fixtures for better line of sight

Elgin-area residents are invited to celebrate with family-friendly activities, refreshments, giveaways and samples from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. while supplies last. The store is also be holding a food drive to benefit the local VFW.

“We’re looking forward to reintroducing our store to the community with expanded offerings and a fresh look,” said Store Manager Todd Meldrum. “Our everyday low prices remain the same, and these investments add even greater convenience and an improved shopping experience for the people of Elgin.”

Last month Walmart announced the expansion of its Online Grocery Pickup service to the Elgin Supercenter. The free service enables customers to order from up to 40,000 items online and pick them up at the store without even leaving their cars. A Walmart personal shopper loads the groceries into the customer’s car upon arrival – all at no additional cost.

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At Walmart, associates have access to competitive wages, affordable benefits, and the chance to build a career. More than 75 percent of store management teams started as hourly associates and 40 percent of those promotions went to associates within the first year of their employment.