Algonquin Walmart debuts remodeled facility

ALGONQUIN – A remodeling project at the Walmart supercenter in Algonquin was completed Friday.

The center, 1410 S. Randall Road, debuted improvements at an 8 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony, according to a news release.

Improvements include a pickup area at the front of the store for online purchases and deliveries, a state-of-the-art electronics department with interactive displays, and additional self-checkouts to save customers’ time.

By using a mobile app, Walmart customers can check in for online orders, and employees will be waiting outside with the merchandise at the pickup location, according to its website.

A new bakery oven also is expected to improve the fresh breads offered, and new refrigerated cases in the produce, deli and meat departments were added.

An enhanced baby department now has strollers at the floor level, and a mother’s bathroom was added to the store.

“We’re always looking for ways to make our customers’ lives easier,” store manager Colleen Jasinski said in the release. “We’re excited for everyone to come see how we are helping give time back to our Algonquin customers with a new and improved shopping experience.”

In honor of the remodel, the store is hosting a celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 28. The party will include activities for kids, a welcome tent with music, food samples and giveaways.