02.10.2015, 01:15
Walmart Neighborhood Market Brings New Jobs and Fresh Groceries to Joplin
OREANDA-NEWS. October 02, 2015. The new Walmart Neighborhood Market in Joplin will open
to the community Wednesday, September 30, bringing a broad assortment of fresh,
affordable groceries at Walmart’s everyday low prices. Customers will also
enjoy the convenience of on-site services such as a full pharmacy and a free store pickup service providing an easy
way to shop millions of products on Walmart.com. The new store will employ up to 95 full- and part-time
associates.
“We are proud to be a part of the Joplin community,” said store manager Thomas Taffner. “We are here for our customers’ everyday grocery needs as well as, just in time for the new season, ingredients for any special fall treats they want to celebrate with.”
Fresh, Affordable Produce, Meat and Groceries
The store offers fresh produce and meat, pantry staples and a full line of groceries from leading brands.
In addition to organics and nutritious food choices, customers will also find a full-service deli and in-store bakery offering custom cakes. The new store will carry a selection of local products such as Ott’s dressings and sauces, which is based out of Carthage.
Full Service Pharmacy
The Neighborhood Market includes a pharmacy with a full range of products, immunizations and services and Walmart pharmacists ready to assist customers with product and prescription questions. Joplin residents can easily transfer prescriptions and order refills on the go with the Walmart mobile app. A drive thru pharmacy window makes prescription drop off and pick up quick and easy.
Millions of Items with Seamless Digital and In-Store Shopping
The store is approximately 41,000 square feet and offers a wide assortment of products to meet the needs of Joplin residents. Customers will find health and beauty aids, pet products and cleaning supplies. Shopping is more convenient than ever as Joplin residents can shop seven million items on Walmart.com, many of which can be shipped for free to any Walmart store through Walmart Pickup.
The Walmart mobile app for iPhone and Android makes shopping easier than ever. Customers can refill prescription medications, create shopping lists, search the location of items in their store, check weekly ads and prices, save eReceipts and shop Walmart.com through the app.
“As Joplin continues to recover with new rooftops throughout this area, we welcome Walmart’s Neighborhood Market. This store will provide quick and easy access to area residents, as well as employ nearly 100 of our citizens. WalMart has been a great partner for Joplin, and we’re pleased that it will serve as a strong anchor for the future development in this neighborhood, including a new park, the medical school, and senior housing.” Joplin Mayor, Mike Seibert.
Job Opportunities at Walmart
The store will employ up to 95 associates for full- and part-time positions within the store. Applicants interested in careers at Walmart can apply at a store’s hiring kiosk or online at Walmartcareers.com. Taffner began his Walmart career in 1984 as an hourly associate here in Joplin.
At Walmart, more than 75 percent of store management teams started as hourly associates. In 2014, 160,000 associates were promoted, and 40 percent of those promotions went to associates within the first year of their employment. Earlier this year Walmart announced it would be making more than a \\$1B investment in higher wages and training and other enhancements for its associates.
Community Giving
The grand-opening celebration includes presentations of \\$4,700 in grants from Walmart to local community groups including Art Feeds Joplin and Helping Hands Ministries. The new store will also continue a commitment by Walmart and the Walmart Foundation to fight hunger in Joplin and across the U.S. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation recently exceeded a \\$2 billion goal to fight hunger one year ahead of schedule and have donated more than 1.5 billion pounds of food to those in need across the country.
Two Celebration Events: Grand Opening and A Big Family Welcome
Local associates will provide a special welcome to members of Joplin at two public events. Store associates will host a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony on grand opening day, September 30, at 7:30 a.m. The following Saturday, October 3, local residents are invited to A Big Family Welcome. This event will give customers a chance to meet Taffner and pharmacist Dr. Luke Miller, and enjoy fun family activities and free food samples while supplies last. Join the celebration from noon to 3 p.m.
About Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, we serve nearly 260 million customers who visit our 11,532 stores under 65 banners in 28 countries and e-commerce websites in 11 countries. With fiscal year 2015 revenue of \\$486 billion, Walmart employs more than 2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://corporate.walmart.com on Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.
“We are proud to be a part of the Joplin community,” said store manager Thomas Taffner. “We are here for our customers’ everyday grocery needs as well as, just in time for the new season, ingredients for any special fall treats they want to celebrate with.”
Fresh, Affordable Produce, Meat and Groceries
The store offers fresh produce and meat, pantry staples and a full line of groceries from leading brands.
In addition to organics and nutritious food choices, customers will also find a full-service deli and in-store bakery offering custom cakes. The new store will carry a selection of local products such as Ott’s dressings and sauces, which is based out of Carthage.
Full Service Pharmacy
The Neighborhood Market includes a pharmacy with a full range of products, immunizations and services and Walmart pharmacists ready to assist customers with product and prescription questions. Joplin residents can easily transfer prescriptions and order refills on the go with the Walmart mobile app. A drive thru pharmacy window makes prescription drop off and pick up quick and easy.
Millions of Items with Seamless Digital and In-Store Shopping
The store is approximately 41,000 square feet and offers a wide assortment of products to meet the needs of Joplin residents. Customers will find health and beauty aids, pet products and cleaning supplies. Shopping is more convenient than ever as Joplin residents can shop seven million items on Walmart.com, many of which can be shipped for free to any Walmart store through Walmart Pickup.
The Walmart mobile app for iPhone and Android makes shopping easier than ever. Customers can refill prescription medications, create shopping lists, search the location of items in their store, check weekly ads and prices, save eReceipts and shop Walmart.com through the app.
“As Joplin continues to recover with new rooftops throughout this area, we welcome Walmart’s Neighborhood Market. This store will provide quick and easy access to area residents, as well as employ nearly 100 of our citizens. WalMart has been a great partner for Joplin, and we’re pleased that it will serve as a strong anchor for the future development in this neighborhood, including a new park, the medical school, and senior housing.” Joplin Mayor, Mike Seibert.
Job Opportunities at Walmart
The store will employ up to 95 associates for full- and part-time positions within the store. Applicants interested in careers at Walmart can apply at a store’s hiring kiosk or online at Walmartcareers.com. Taffner began his Walmart career in 1984 as an hourly associate here in Joplin.
At Walmart, more than 75 percent of store management teams started as hourly associates. In 2014, 160,000 associates were promoted, and 40 percent of those promotions went to associates within the first year of their employment. Earlier this year Walmart announced it would be making more than a \\$1B investment in higher wages and training and other enhancements for its associates.
Community Giving
The grand-opening celebration includes presentations of \\$4,700 in grants from Walmart to local community groups including Art Feeds Joplin and Helping Hands Ministries. The new store will also continue a commitment by Walmart and the Walmart Foundation to fight hunger in Joplin and across the U.S. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation recently exceeded a \\$2 billion goal to fight hunger one year ahead of schedule and have donated more than 1.5 billion pounds of food to those in need across the country.
Two Celebration Events: Grand Opening and A Big Family Welcome
Local associates will provide a special welcome to members of Joplin at two public events. Store associates will host a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony on grand opening day, September 30, at 7:30 a.m. The following Saturday, October 3, local residents are invited to A Big Family Welcome. This event will give customers a chance to meet Taffner and pharmacist Dr. Luke Miller, and enjoy fun family activities and free food samples while supplies last. Join the celebration from noon to 3 p.m.
About Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, we serve nearly 260 million customers who visit our 11,532 stores under 65 banners in 28 countries and e-commerce websites in 11 countries. With fiscal year 2015 revenue of \\$486 billion, Walmart employs more than 2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://corporate.walmart.com on Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.
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