Wal-Mart Supercenter Keeps Pace with Camby
Local organizations benefit from community grants CAMBY, Ind., June 4, 2008 – Wal-Mart opens its newest Supercenter in the Indianapolis area Wednesday, June 11, offering one-stop shopping convenience to residents in the booming Camby community. The store opens with a big community impact, bringing 500 planned new jobs and $18,000 in donations to charitable organizations. It also signifies Wal-Mart’s ongoing commitment to reflect the preferences of the communities it serves and to conserve energy with an energy-efficient store design. The new Camby Supercenter is located at 8191 Upland Way, off Indiana Highway 67 in the fast-growing Heartland Crossing development. The retailer will serve as an anchor in the continued development of the 1,500-acre mixed- use community that includes portions of Marion, Hendricks and Morgan counties. “We’re located just off a main road that many residents travel every day,” said Store Manager Doug Cermak. “Our store is incredibly convenient. Residents in the area can complete their shopping needs and errands with one simple trip.” The new store has environmentally friendly features to reduce energy and water consumption and minimize waste. The freezer cases, restrooms, storage and workspaces of the store have LED lights and sensors that automatically shut off the lights when those areas are unoccupied or customers are not present. LED lighting throughout the store operates 70 percent more efficiently than traditional fluorescent lighting. Customers will notice hundreds of skylights, which harvest daylight and reduce the amount of energy required to light the store by up to 75 percent daily. In addition, the cement used in the store’s concrete flooring is made with recycled materials and the floor’s finish reduces the need for chemical cleaners. Wal-Mart Contributes $18,000 to Community Organizations
As part of Wal-Mart’s commitment to the communities in which they operate, the store is demonstrating its support of the area by contributing $18,000 to local charitable organizations. That support includes a $5,000 contribution to the Boys and Girls Club of Morgan County to help with the organization’s after-school tutoring programs. The city of Mooresville will receive $4,000 to purchase rescue equipment for its fire department and support activities at its family aquatic center. (Editors note: For a complete list of grant recipients, please see page three of this release.) “We have an incredible opportunity to impact our community with more than great values,” Cermak said. “By providing grants to local organizations we have a chance to give back to our customers.” The grand opening grants are in addition to a recent $10,000 donation the company gave to DAMAR Services in memory of a Wal-Mart associate who volunteered at its main campus. The store plans to give donations away locally throughout the year. Area organizations can contact the store to inquire about grants and opportunities to raise money outside store locations throughout the year. New Store Brings Local Jobs, Opportunities
Approximately 500 local residents now have new jobs at the Camby store. “It makes me proud to work for this company where there are unlimited opportunities,” Cermak said. “Many associates joined because they know they have the opportunity for a long-lasting career at Wal-Mart.” Cermak is one of eight associates who have worked for Wal-Mart for more than 10 years, with one associate having more than 20 years with the retailer.
One-Stop Shopping Convenience for the Entire Family
The new 206,719-square-foot Wal-Mart Supercenter features a full line of groceries, more than 30 merchandise departments and several time-saving features and services. Nearby residents who are focused on furnishing their homes will enjoy shopping in the store’s home furnishings department, which will feature products from Wal-Mart’s new Canopy™ brand, a line of durable, affordable furniture and home accessories. Products in the home furnishings department will be organized by room and will feature more visible signage and displays showing how the products coordinate in a given room. The store’s lawn and garden center has a drive-through loading area for customers picking up plants, stone, mulch and other landscaping supplies. The new Supercenter will also have a Wal-Mart MoneyCenter to offer customers convenient access to low-cost money services, including check cashing, money orders, bill payment and money transfers. The store’s pharmacy has two drive-through lanes to serve customers dropping off and picking up prescriptions. For added convenience, there will be a Tire & Lube Express, a vision center, a digital photo processing center, a family fun center and a Wal-Mart Connect Center for wireless phone sales. Leased areas and services include a SmartStyle Family Hair Care salon, a Subway restaurant and a branch of Woodforest National Bank. The store will be open 24 hours a day. Ribbon-cutting Celebration 7:30 a.m., June 11
Community and business leaders will join Wal-Mart associates for a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, and doors to the new store will open at 8 a.m. Throughout the day, activities will include numerous product samples, character appearances and giveaways. Wal-Mart in Indiana
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As of May 2008, Wal-Mart employed 40,316 associates and owned and operated the following facilities in the state of Indiana: - Supercenters: 81
- Discount Stores: 17
- Neighborhood Markets: 3
- Sam’s Clubs: 16
- Distribution Centers: 6
About Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT)
Every week, millions of customers visit Wal-Mart Stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets, and Sam’s Club locations across America or log on to its online store at www.walmart.com. The company and its Foundation are committed to a philosophy of giving back locally. Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) is proud to support the causes that are important to customers and associates right in their own neighborhoods, and last year gave more than $296 million to local communities in the United States. To learn more, visit www.walmartstores.com, or www.walmartfoundation.org. EDITOR’S NOTES - An invitation-only open house for VIPs, Wal-Mart associates and their families is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, at 6 p.m. Preview tours will be provided and checks will be presented to representatives from community organizations. Reporters and photographers are welcome.
- Doug Cermak, store manager, can provide details about the grand opening, offer quotes for interviews and arrange for photo opportunities or tours. He can be reached at 317-856-5748.
- Statements and quotes on behalf of Wal-Mart should not be obtained from or attributed to agency employees.
FACT SHEET
Camby Wal-Mart Supercenter Store facts - Location: 8191 Upland Way, Camby, Ind.
- 206,719-square-foot Wal-Mart Supercenter
- Store opens at 8 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, after a 7:30 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony
- Store manager: Doug Cermak
Store features - Full line of groceries, bakery goods, deli foods, frozen foods, meat and dairy products, fresh produce, complete liquor section
- Merchandise departments include apparel and accessories, sporting goods, fine jewelry, lawn and garden center with drive-through loading area, health and beauty aids and a full line of electronics.
- Additional convenience services include a Tire & Lube Express, vision center, digital photo processing center, MoneyCenter, family fun center, Wal-Mart Connect Center and a pharmacy with two drive-through lanes.
- Leased areas and services include a SmartStyle Family Hair salon, a Subway restaurant and a branch of Woodforest National Bank.
- Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Twenty full-service and eight express check-out lanes
Charitable giving
$18,000 in charitable contributions to nine area organizations - Boys and Girls Club of Morgan County
- Church in Mission, Inc.
- City of Mooresville Fire Department
- City of Mooresville Parks and Recreation District
- Community Foundation of Morgan County, Inc.
- Habitat for Humanity International, Inc.
- Mooresville Consolidated School Corporation
- Mooresville Senior Center, Inc.
- Never Too Late, Inc.
Employment - Store plans to employ approximately 500 associates upon its opening.
- Eight of the store’s associates have worked for Wal-Mart for more than 10 years, and one has worked for the retailer for more than 20 years.
- Wal-Mart benefits – available to eligible full- and part-time associates – include healthcare insurance with no lifetime maximum. Wal-Mart also offers a 401(k) plan and profit sharing contributions, whether an associate contributes or not, store discount cards, company performance-based bonuses, stock purchase program and life insurance.
For more information - Doug Cermak, store manager, can provide details about the grand opening, offer quotes for interviews and arrange for photo opportunities or preview tours. He can be contacted at 317-856-5748.
- Statements and quotes on behalf of Wal-Mart should not be obtained from or attributed to agency employees.
- Wal-Mart information online: www.walmartstores.com; merchandise sales: www.walmart.com
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