Walmart 'Impact Store' Program Remains on Track†

Remodeled Stores Will Make Up 32% of Retailer's U.S. Outlets By Mid-November

Advertising Age, October 21, 2009 — Reports by some suppliers and others close to Walmart that the retailer will temporarily halt rollout of its remodeled "Impact Stores" looks to be wishful thinking: The retailer's executives indicated to analysts and investors today that the program remains on track, and that elimination of in-aisle displays will even accelerate.