Walmart today announced two new Chicago stores that will help put the company well on its way to creating 10,000 jobs in the city by 2015. Walmart's investment in Chicago now includes the following projects:- Supercenter in Pullman at 111th St. and South Doty Ave. (opening spring 2013)
- Supercenter in West Chatham at 83rd St. and Stewart Ave. (opening spring 2012)
- Walmart Market in the West Loop at West Monroe St. and South Jefferson St. (opening fall 2011)
- Walmart Market in West Englewood at West 76th St. and South Ashland Ave. (opening spring 2012)
- Walmart Express(TM) in West Englewood at South Western Ave. and West 71st St. (opening winter 2012)
- Walmart Express(TM) in West Chatham at 83rd St. and Stewart Ave. (opening summer 2011)
Chicago's Walmart Express(TM) stores will be less than 30,000 sq. ft and will focus on a broad assortment of brands at everyday low prices, selling grocery, pharmacy and limited general merchandise. Walmart Market - previously called Neighborhood Market - will range in size from 30,000 to 60,000 sq. ft. and provide a wider assortment of fresh grocery, as well as a bakery and delicatessen. The Walmart Supercenter will continue to serve as a one-stop destination, offering full service grocery as well as a wide range of general merchandise.
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