The Walmart Supercenter in East Peoria is one of 10 Illinois storefronts slated for renovations in 2026 as part of the company’s “ongoing effort to modernize the in-store and digital shopping experience.”
Work is expected to begin in June, according to Mark Rickel, director of global communications for Walmart’s North business unit. Hours of operation will remain unaffected through the remodel, with work expected to wrap up in October.
Situated at 401 River Road, the storefront opened its doors in 2001 and held a grand reopening following renovations in 2018.
The upcoming improvements are being made with both employees and customers in mind, according to a statement from Glenda Fleming Willis, senior vice president of Walmart’s North business unit.
Her statement continued: “These upgrades combine innovative technology, improved layouts and expanded services to deliver a better experience for everyone who walks through our doors or shops with us online.”
Rickel told the Journal Star updates will include interactive displays, expanded aisles, an upgraded selection of affordable items and healthy foods and “a seamless store app experience.”
On April 16, Walmart announced plans to remodel more than 650 of its Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets this year.
“Our goal is simple: we want shopping to feel easy, intuitive, and connected while continuing to deliver the everyday low prices our customers expect,” the news release noted.
Renovations are also slated for Walmart storefronts in Canton and Kewanee.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: East Peoria Walmart store to get major upgrades
Reporting by Cassidy Waigand, Peoria Journal Star / Journal Star
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