CLEARLAKE >> Walmart has begun a scheduled remodel of its Clearlake store.
Open since 1994, the store has undergone regular remodels per company practice for all of its stores. Generally, Walmart remodels its stores every five to seven years.
“The primary purpose of our store remodel program is to invest in maintaining our capital assets to better serve our customers,” said Walmart spokeswoman Delia Garcia. “In addition to necessary maintenance work, the remodel process gives us an opportunity to update the store’s branding and refresh the customer experience by updating fixtures and sales displays.”
The Clearlake store remodel began May 29 and is expected to be complete by late August. The scope of work includes improvements to associate-only areas such as the associate break room as well as public areas like the store restrooms and sales areas. New fixtures will be added and the interior and exterior of the store will receive a new coat of paint.
The company expects to hire approximately seventy temporary associates to assist with the remodel work.
“We will remain focused on serving our customers during the remodel process,” said Clearlake Walmart store manager Travis Peck. “Our intention is to always give our customers the best service possible.”
Independent of the store remodel, Walmart continues to pursue an expansion of the Clearlake store. The proposed expansion will add approximately 41,000 square feet to the existing store footprint.
“Expanding the store means we’ll be able to better meet our customers’ needs by offering a full line of groceries, including fresh produce, meat and dairy selections, and other pantry staples,” explained Peck. “We’ve been serving the Clearlake community for 22 years. In that time, consumer shopping habits have changed and it’s time for us to change also.”
