Walmart Neighborhood Market Coming toRohnert Park’s Mountain Shadows Shopping Plaza
Smaller format brings new shopping experience,jobs to Rohnert Park
Rohnert Park, Calif.(Oct. 2, 2013) –Today Walmart announced plans to open a new Walmart Neighborhood Market in Mountain Shadows Shopping Plaza located on the corner of Golf Course Drive and Country Club Drive. The new Neighborhood Market is anticipated to open fall,2014 and help keep the Mountain Shadows Shopping Plaza a vibrant part of the community.
“The community has long needed a grocery option again in Mountain Shadows Plaza,” said Rohnert Park Mayor Pam Stafford. “With the Neighborhood Market as an anchor store, the current businesses will better thrive and families in Rohnert Park can once again shop right in their own neighborhood.”
The store will employ approximately 65 associates, a mix of full- and part-time positions.
“We are thrilled to have a Neighborhood Market in this location,” said Yolanda Ramirez, owner of Straw Hat Pizza. “We are glad to see the Plaza secure a business that will bring new customers to the entire shopping center.”
The space, formerly occupied by Pacific Market, anchors the shopping center which includes more than 20 other businesses which offer products or services that are complementary to a grocery anchor tenant.
“The new Walmart Neighborhood Market is a great fit for the Mountain Shadows Shopping Plaza,” saidJeff Boyd, manager of Mountain Shadows Investors, LLC. “We’ve received significant feedback from the community regarding this vacancy and an overwhelming majority has asked that we consider an affordable grocery tenant in this location. With the Walmart Neighborhood Market we are happy to provide something the community has been looking for on the North side of Rohnert Park for quite some time.”
Smaller Store, More Convenience
The Walmart Neighborhood Market format offers quick and convenient shopping, with a full grocery department including organic and natural selections. The store will feature prepared food options, fresh-baked breads, self-serve deli, fresh bakery products, health and beauty aids, pet supplies and household goods.
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.
“We serve thousands of customers each month at our current store and we see Rohnert Park as a great fit for both the expansion of our current store and the new Neighborhood Market,”said James Groh, Walmart Market Manager. ”Not only will there be over 150 new jobs available with both the store expansion and the new Neighborhood Market, but community members will be able to choose where to shop for fresh produce and essentials at prices they can afford and expect.”
The first Walmart Neighborhood Market opened in 1998, and today there are approximately 250Walmart Neighborhood Market stores nationwide.There are three Neighborhood Markets in the area including one in Vallejo andtwo in Vacaville.
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