OHIO – A significant transformation is underway for Ohio Walmart shoppers, as the retail giant has announced plans to give 23 of its stores across the state a modern makeover throughout 2025. This initiative is a core component of Walmart's ambitious nationwide effort to roll out its "Store of the Future" concept, designed to elevate the customer experience through updated facilities, expanded services, and innovative designs.
Investing Across the Buckeye State for an Enhanced Experience:
This commitment to upgrading its Ohio footprint builds upon substantial prior investments, with Walmart having spent $815 million on store improvements throughout the state in the five years leading up to 2025. The 23 remodels planned for this year signify a continued commitment to Ohio communities and a focus on delivering a more enjoyable and efficient shopping experience for its customers.
A Glimpse into the "Store of the Future": What Ohio Shoppers Will Experience:
The upcoming renovations are designed to create a more convenient, engaging, and visually appealing shopping environment. Customers visiting these 23 remodeled Ohio Walmarts can anticipate a host of features aimed at enhancing their experience:
- New Look and Feel for Modern Shopping: Expect updated and brighter interiors with big, bold signage for intuitive navigation. New merchandise displays will better showcase products, creating a more inviting and modern atmosphere.
- Expanded Selections for More Choices: Departments will be expanded and refreshed, offering an increased product variety and more of what local customers are seeking, making it easier to find everything in one place.
- Seamless Online and In-Store Integration: To better accommodate the growing number of digital orders, stores will feature expanded and improved areas dedicated to online pickup and delivery for a more efficient and convenient omnichannel experience.
- Revamped Pharmacies for Better Care: Pharmacies are set for significant upgrades, potentially including wider aisles, new private screening rooms for pharmacist consultations and health services, and dedicated privacy checkout areas, all designed to enhance customer comfort and care.
- Improved Layouts for Easier Exploration: Stores will likely feature more spacious and customer-friendly layouts, enhancing the flow and making the shopping experience more comfortable and less congested.
Transformations Statewide: Locations Receiving Upgrades:
The 23 Walmart stores targeted for these modern makeovers span across Ohio, impacting numerous communities. Some of the confirmed locations include:
- Mahoning Valley: Boardman (Doral Drive) and East Liverpool (Dresden Ave) - with the Boardman remodel estimated for completion around late July and East Liverpool in early to mid-November.
- Northwest Ohio: Toledo (Glendale Ave), Perrysburg (Fremont Pike), Upper Sandusky (E. Wyandot Ave), Napoleon (Scott St), and Wauseon.
- Southwest Ohio: Franklin (E. 2nd St), Colerain Twp. (Colerain Ave), Lebanon (Walmart Drive), Hamilton (Main St), Amelia (E. Ohio Pike), and other Cincinnati area stores.
- Central Ohio: Columbus (Bethel Road), Whitehall, Reynoldsburg (Taylor Road Ext.), Westerville (E. Schrock Road), Circleville (S. Court St), and Marysville.
- Eastern Ohio: Canton (Atlantic Blvd. NE), Marietta (Pike St), and Zanesville.
- Other Locations: Including Kenton (E. Columbus St).
(This list represents many of the locations identified for upgrades; the whole plan encompasses 23 stores statewide).
A Commitment to Ohio Communities:
Walmart emphasizes that these investments are deeply rooted in its commitment to the local communities it serves.
"Our stores often serve as the heartbeat of the communities we operate in, and these remodels are a testament to our dedication to enhancing that role," said Glenda Fleming Willis, Walmart Senior Vice President for the North Business Unit. "By investing in our stores and associates, we are not only improving the shopping experience but also reinforcing our commitment to being a vital part of the community's fabric, helping to build a brighter future for all."
The 2025 renovations of 23 Walmart stores across Ohio are set to bring a significantly modernized and customer-focused shopping experience to the Buckeye State. With refreshed interiors, expanded offerings, and enhanced services, these "Store of the Future" upgrades underscore Walmart's ongoing dedication to investing in its physical presence and providing a better journey for its Ohio customers.
