Walmart Ready To Open First Stores in Washington, D.C.

Stores to provide access to fresh and affordable groceries, pharmacy, and general merchandise; Create approximately 300 jobs each
Washington D.C - Walmart will open its first two stores in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. One Walmart is located at the intersection of Georgia and Missouri Avenues NW (5929 Georgia Ave, NW). The other Walmart is located at the intersection of 1st and H Streets NW (99 H St NW).

The new stores will provide access to a full grocery selection, fresh produce, bakery, delicatessen, organic food items, full-service pharmacy and $4 prescription program, as well as a broad assortment of general merchandise including apparel and electronics.

The company is hiring approximately 300 associates for each store. Walmart provides a benefits program to eligible full- and part-time associates. For example, it provides a variety of affordable health and well-being benefits including health-care coverage with no lifetime maximum. Walmart also offers eligible associates matching 401(k) contributions of up to 6 percent of pay, discounts on general merchandise, an Associate Stock Purchase Program and company-paid life insurance. Additionally, eligible associates receive a quarterly incentive based on store performance.

Alvin Robinson is the store manager for the 103,000-square-foot Walmart on Georgia Ave. NW. Alvin was hired into Walmart’s management training program two years ago and served as store manager of the Walmart Supercenter in Frederick, MD prior to coming to D.C.

Eric Quist is the store manager for the 74,000-square-foot Walmart on H St. NW.  Eric is a 7-year Navy veteran who has been working with Walmart for the past 19 years.