More Jobs and Grocery Options Coming to Vallejo
Walmart Neighborhood Market brings smaller format,
localfresh food favoritesand employment opportunities to the community
- New Walmart Neighborhood Market located at 501 Sereno Drive
- Up to 95 jobs created by Vallejo Walmart Neighborhood Market
- Store open 6 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week
VALLEJO, Calif. (July 15, 2013) –Walmart will open the first Walmart Neighborhood Market in Vallejo Wednesday, July 17, after a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:30a.m. The new store, approximatelyone-third the size of a Walmart Supercenter, is located at 501 Sereno Drive and is open from 6 a.m. to midnight seven days a week. The new store will providelocal customers with a new, convenientoption for their grocery shopping needs, including fresh produce and pharmacy services.
“Vallejo is pleased to welcome the new Walmart Neighborhood Market to our city,” stated Mayor Osby Davis.“This new store will help revitalize a vacant storefront and create jobs for local residents. I am encouraged about Walmart's investment in our city as we continue rebuilding Vallejo's economy.”
Smaller Store, More Convenience
The Walmart Neighborhood Market formatoffers quick and convenient shopping, with a full-grocery department, including organic and natural selections. The store features prepared food options, fresh baked breads, self-serve deli and a bakery.The Vallejo store is also tailored to the community, offering local favorites.
The pharmacy offers a full range of products and services. Pharmacy team members can answer product and prescription questions and customers can ask about health and wellness solutions.
Community Giving
The grand-opening celebration includes presentations of $6,000 in grants from Walmart and the Walmart Foundation to local community groups. Recipients includeVallejo Police Department, Continentals of Omega Boys and Girls Club, Vallejo Naval Museum and Vallejo High School.
Walmart State Giving Program
The grand-opening celebration will also include a presentation of a $50,000 grant to The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano through the Walmart State Giving Program.
“We are grateful to receive the Walmart State Giving Program’s generous grant,” said Larry Sly, Executive Director of the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. “This grant will support our Community Produce Program, which will help supply nutritious fruits and vegetable to thousands of low-income families.”
New Store, New Jobs
The new store employs up to 95full- and part-time associates.The first Walmart Neighborhood Market opened in 1998, and today there are approximately 250Walmart Neighborhood Market stores nationwide.
Store manager Vicky Rafael began her Walmart career in 2000 as a cashier.
“Please come and see your beautiful new store on July 17,” said Rafael. “I look forward to meeting this community and working for them everyday.”
The Vallejo Neighborhood Market is one of 24 Walmart stores opening across the country on July 17th.
A Big Family Welcome
Walmart is happy to be part of the Vallejo community and is ready to celebrate with residents Wednesdsay, July 17. A Big Family Welcome will give customers a chance to meet Rafael and enjoy fun family activities such as live music and free food samples while supplies last. Join the celebration from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Join the Conversation
Walmart invites Vallejo shoppers to share their in-store experience on Facebook. Visit the My Local Walmart Facebook page at Fans of the local page can receive information about rollbacks, in-store events, meal solutions and more.
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, more than 245 million customers and members visit our more than 10,800 stores under 69 banners in 27 countries and e-commerce websites in 10 countries. With fiscal year 2013 sales of approximately $466 billion, Walmart employs more than 2.2 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 on Facebook at and on Twitter at Online merchandise sales are available at and
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