Walmart in big remodeling push

Walmart will be making big changes to a lot of stores this year, according to a report from MLive.com. Among the roughly 400-640 stores that will get a remodel this year are 12 Michigan locations, the report said.

MLive notes that among the changes coming to stores undergoing a remodel will be a lounge-like area for in-store pickup, the locations of which will move to the front of the store, more fresh and organic offerings, wider aisles and changed sightlines. Three markets in Michigan also will see the piloting of online grocery ordering for in-store pickup, the report said.

When the company announced it Q1 financial results, president and CEO Doug McMillon said, “"We're moving faster to combine our digital and physical assets to make shopping easier and more enjoyable for customers."

Also among the remodeling priorities are increasing customer interaction, MLive said.

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