According to the Orlando Business Journal, Wawa has signed "more than 10" leases in the Orlando, Florida market, and the retailer has indicated it will open as many as 100 stores in the state.
According to a Wawa regional real estate manager, site work on the first set of stores will begin in the next month or two, with openings taking place next summer.
Currently Wawa has 588 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Fuel is offered at 298 of these locations (that's more than half for those keeping score).
I have previously written about Walmart's entry into the convenience store/gas arena and their roll-out of up to 350 stores per year, but I doubt the Greater Philadelphia area is high on their list because of Wawa's domination here. It'll be interesting to see, however, if the Big Ws battle it out in the Sunshine state!
Showing posts with label Wal-Mart Express. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wal-Mart Express. Show all posts
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Walmart Express debuts in Gentry, Arkansas
Recently Walmart unveiled the first of their Walmart Express stores to the press. According to reports, this Gentry, AK store actually looks like a smaller version of Walmart's 180,000 square foot store, even though it's only 15,000 square feet. The store has exposed pipes and yellow walls, carries about one-tenth of what a superstore carries, but still has a varied selection ("from bacon and milk to socks and DVDs," according to one story.)
According to Walmart, most Express locations will have a pharmacy, and some will sell gas. The stores will generally be located in towns too small for a full-sized Walmart, and in cities where a big store doesn't fit. Fifteen to 20 Express stores are planned by the end of January, 2012, mostly in Arkansas, North Carolina and Chicago. Looking ahead, it's possible they will build 350 stores per year.
In the mean time, the world's largest retailer is experimenting a bit. According to a story in the CSP Daily News, Walmart Express will let customers help determine what they should carry by posting signs that say, "If you want it, we'll get it," and by offering delivery right to the store.
Click here for an external picture of the new Walmart Express store.
According to Walmart, most Express locations will have a pharmacy, and some will sell gas. The stores will generally be located in towns too small for a full-sized Walmart, and in cities where a big store doesn't fit. Fifteen to 20 Express stores are planned by the end of January, 2012, mostly in Arkansas, North Carolina and Chicago. Looking ahead, it's possible they will build 350 stores per year.
In the mean time, the world's largest retailer is experimenting a bit. According to a story in the CSP Daily News, Walmart Express will let customers help determine what they should carry by posting signs that say, "If you want it, we'll get it," and by offering delivery right to the store.
Click here for an external picture of the new Walmart Express store.
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