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Walmart To Remodel Naugatuck Store, 9 Others In CT
The retailer is planning to renovate 650 of its stores across the country, with an emphasis on adding new tech.
Walmart is remodeling 10 of its Connecticut stores this year, including one in Naugatuck.
The initiative is "part of ongoing efforts to modernize the in-store and digital shopping experience," according to a press release.
The new stores will have upgraded layouts, technology, and services to offer "faster, more convenient shopping and delivery in as little as an hour to most customers."
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The remodeled stores will have free pharmacy delivery for Walmart+ members and a store-based app to help customers navigate stores and book services at the store. The app will also allow customers to use Walmart Pay or Scan & Go to checkout faster. Some updated stores will also have wider aisles, refreshed interiors, and improved parking.
Across the country, Walmart is planning remodels at 650 of its stores.
Find out what's happening in Naugatuckfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Walmart plans to complete remodels at stores in the following Connecticut towns:
- Avon at 255 W. Main St.
- Branford at 120 Commercial Parkway
- Cromwell at 161 Berlin Road
- Groton at 150 Gold Star Highway
- Naugatuck at 1100 New Haven Road
- Norwalk at 650 Main Ave.
- Old Saybrook at 665 Boston Post Road
- Torrington at 970 Torringford St.
- Waterford at 155 Waterford Parkway N.
- West Haven at 515 Saw Mill Road
Walmart is also expanding with about 20 new stores scheduled to open this year or early 2027 across the country.
Read more: Walmart Seeks To Reuse Empty Bristol Commercial Building
Currently, Walmart has 32 stores in Connecticut, according to its website.
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