Nearly a dozen Walmart stores in Illinois this year will get major makeovers, the company announced, as part of the retailer's initiative to remodel more than 650 stores across the U.S.
The upgrades come after Walmart said it had invested more than $1 billion to update stores throughout Illinois over the past five years.
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WATCH HERE"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," Glenda Fleming Willis, Walmart Senior Vice President for the North Business Unit said in a release.
The remodels, Walmart said, will "re-imagine" and update the in-store experience. Some of the improvements include new, bolder signage and displays for merchandise, larger departments, expanded online delivery and pickup, new items and "more of what customers are looking for."
Walmart will also "rethink" its pharmacy, the company said, with wider aisles, new screening rooms and privacy check-out areas.
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Renderings of the "Walmart Store of the Future" show updates to the apparel, baby, pet and home departments, along with the bakery and grocery. The exterior of Walmart Supercenters could change too, renderings show.
“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," Fleming Willis continued.
The move comes as Walmart executives earlier this week met with President Donald Trump on the potential business impact of sweeping tariffs.
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Of the 11 stores in Illinois getting remodeled, one is in the Chicago area -- in suburban Palatine. According to Walmart's website, there are 150 stores in Illinois, with dozens in the city and suburbs.
Below is the full list of Illinois stores set for upgrades:
| 1001 NORTH WEST | OLNEY |
| 150 COMMERCE DRIVE | FAIRFIELD |
| 710 S COMMERCIAL ST | HARRISBURG |
| 845 BROADMEADOW RD | RANTOUL |
| 1941 W MORTON AVE | JACKSONVILLE |
| 1304 E MAIN ST | ROBINSON |
| 3320 VETERANS DR | PEKIN |
| 1540 N WORTHEY ST | FLORA |
| 1555 N RAND RD | PALATINE |
| 100 LINCOLN AVE | BEARDSTOWN |
| 4101 N VERMILION ST STE A | DANVILLE |
Here's are renderings of what the remodels could look like, provided by Walmart:
