Walmart will build a Supercenter with groceries at the former Diamond Run Mall
Vermont Business Magazine Earlier today, Walmart announced to the Town of Rutland Select Board that plans will be submitted to relocate the existing Walmart store at 90 Shopping Plaza Road in Rutland to the site of the former Diamond Run Mall. The new store will be a Supercenter, offering groceries, auto care, a drive through pharmacy and 45 spaces for online pickup.
The new 170,995 sq ft store will also create an additional 100 full- and part-time jobs, while also keeping all existing jobs from the current location. Additionally, the project will create 100-150 construction jobs through the relocation project.
“We look forward to the opportunity to grow in Rutland,” said Chris Buchanan, Walmart’s Director of Government Affairs & State and Local Government Relations. “This new location will allow us to bring hundreds of daily grocery items to residents, while strengthening our commitment to local nonprofits and community members who frequent our store. We’ll create more jobs, pay more in local revenue and continue engaging with the local community.”
Walmart hopes to immediately begin the approval process set out by Act 250 in Vermont and plans to open the new store in 2027. The new location will be the fourth Supercenter and sixth total store in Vermont. Across the six locations, Walmart has more than 1,500 associates in Vermont, where full-time, hourly associates make an average hourly wage of $19.15.
The Diamond Run Mall is being redeveloped by A2Z Realty Inc. led by its Co-Founder & CEO Joe Anthony. “I have worked with Joe and his team for many years on this project and we look forward to working alongside the developer to bring this project into reality,” stated Lyle Jepson, Executive Director at the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region. Walmart will continue to communicate with the local community about the approval process for relocation.
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better — anytime and anywhere — in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 255 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries.
With fiscal year 2024 revenue of $648 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 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 corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart
Source: Rutland, VT – September 24, 2024 – Walmart
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