BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Walmart customers in Crawford County were welcomed inside the newly transformed Supercenter located at 1875 E. Mansfield Street in Bucyrus this morning as the much-anticipated project is now complete.
Walmart associates marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, community celebration, and the unveiling of a community-inspired mural. Representatives of the Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce, including Heather Martin who performed the National Anthem, joined in the celebration that included the recognition of several long-term associates.
The celebration continued throughout the morning with popular vendors including Coke, Bayer, General Mills, Little Debbie, and the Sparkling Ice Company passing out free samples to customers. Mascots including the Coca-Cola bear and Count Chocula greeted customers and took pictures with children. Local food truck favorites “Mad Love” and “Sweet Thangs” provided food and refreshments in the parking lot.
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During this morning’s celebration, Walmart store manager Angela Sloan highlighted the store’s transformations as well as the new interactive features now available to customers, including:
Front end transformation with more self-checkout lanes for customer convenience
Walmart+ lane for easier checkout for members
Added more shopping carts for customer convenience
Updated customer service area with an additional register to process more returns at the service desk
Expanded pharmacy with new private screening rooms for pharmacist consultations and services
Expanded grocery selections to include a larger Hispanic section and a healthy lifestyle selection with more gluten-free foods
Increased infant area to offer more shopping space while selecting furniture, strollers, and baby monitoring equipment
Updated apparel department with new fixtures, fitting rooms, new product lines, and soon-to-come display mannequins to help customers see clothing selections
Vignette displays in Home Lines and Infants with life-size product displays for easier visualization of product lines
Streamlined electronics department with more displays
Expanded pet department including fresh pet food selection
Expanded beer and wine selection
Relocated and expanded Grocery Pickup for customer convenience
New signage for easier store navigation both in-store and using the Walmart App
Refreshed interior and exterior, including paint and signage
New fixtures, LED lighting, and new signage throughout the entire store for better line of sight and easier navigation
New and updated flooring in almost every department
Modernized restrooms
New mother’s room for a clean, comfortable, and private option for nursing mothers
“Nearly every department in this store was refreshed in one way or another and our customers will notice the exciting updates as soon as they walk through the door,” Sloan said. “While the renovations offer a fresh new look, the changes and new innovations are to help make shopping easier for our customers to save them some time as well as their money.”
To reinforce Walmart’s dedication to the communities it serves, Sloan and several associates presented $3,200 in grants to local nonprofit organizations, including:
$1,500 to Bucyrus United Methodist Church
$1,000 to New Day Ministries Outreach Center and Food Pantry
$700 to Black Swamp Intertribal Foundation
The store’s new mural is an eye-catching installation that celebrates the culture and many of the sites that make Bucyrus a great city. It is part of Walmart’s Community Mural Program, the largest public-facing art installation celebrating communities across America. Walmart’s Community Mural Program is an important part of each store transformation and furthers Walmart’s commitment to the local community.
These Walmart transformations are a part of Walmart’s Signature Experience, which seeks to inspire customers and elevate their in-store experience. Upgrades at the Bucyrus Walmart Supercenter include:
Activated corners: Exciting displays are featured at the corners of certain departments to pull customers in and help them touch, feel, and become a part of the space, allowing them to discover all that Walmart has to offer.
Elevated departments: Transformed stores feature displays showcasing products that are out of their boxes so customers can imagine them fitting into their daily lives.
More space to discover: Walmart has purposefully created more space for customers to explore and discover the breadth and depth of what their local store has to offer.
Digital touchpoints: These new touchpoints located throughout the store help to communicate to customers the vast range of products and services Walmart offers online through the use of QR codes and digital screens. For example, in Walmart’s Pets area, a customer may scan the QR code to find additional dog bed options, learn about Walmart’s pet insurance service options, or have a 20-pound bag of kibble delivered to their door.
In addition, Walmart customers can save time and money by shopping when, where, and how they want. The Bucyrus store continues to offer the following innovations:
Pickup – Walmart’s Pickup option has become a favorite among busy shoppers. It provides the convenience of online shopping and allows them to quickly collect their groceries without stepping out of their vehicles. The best part is that Walmart Grocery Pickup is completely free of charge. Furthermore, customers using SNAP in most states have the option to avail themselves of the pickup service as well.
Delivery – Walmart’s convenient delivery service is also a hit with customers. Even more, Walmart has now made both pickup and delivery contact-free. Express delivery – customers now have the option to have their deliveries made in under two hours.
Walmart Pay – a touch-free way to pay.
Walmart+
Walmart+ is a membership program designed to save members time and money on their everyday essentials, plus so much more. For us, that means giving them access to great benefits like free delivery from store, free shipping with no minimum order, a Paramount+ Essential subscription, mobile Scan & Go, member pricing on fuel, the ability to earn Walmart Rewards, and early access to deals. Walmart+ costs $98 per year and includes a 30-day free trial period. You can sign up or get more information at Walmart.com/plus.
To take advantage of these Walmart shopping features, customers can download the Walmart app through the Apple Store or Google Play.