“We are very excited about the additional growth
opportunities that we have in the United States,” said Simon in a
statement on Oct. 13. “Over the next few years, we will introduce new
formats to help us enter new markets. Wal-Mart U.S. will move toward a
three-format portfolio, which will drive expansion to urban markets and
small towns, as well as fill in gaps in existing markets.”
In
addition to Wal-Mart’s large supercenters, Simon said the company would
seek to open medium formats between 30,000 and 60,000 square feet as
well as smaller stores, which will total less than 30,000 square feet,
targeted towards urban markets and small towns.
Wal-Mart, known
for its large discount supercenters and Sam’s Club locations, also
operates almost 200 Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market stores, which offer
customers fresh food, pharmacy, beauty, stationary and pet supplies
inside a 42,000-square-foot location.
In 2008, Wal-Mart also
began testing smaller grocery stores called Marketside, which average
15,000 square feet in size. The format focuses mainly on fresh food.
The
Downey Patriot reached out to Wal-Mart, but has yet to receive a
comment on the new store placement.
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