Walmart Deepens Commitment to New Hampshire, Fueling Long-Term Impact and Future Statewide Investments
Walmart Deepens Commitment to New Hampshire, Fueling Long-Term Impact and Future Statewide Investments
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At A Glance
Walmart plans to remodel nine stores in New Hampshire this year, expanding its assortment of healthy foods, affordable on-trend items and enhancing the in-store and online experience
The retailer invested more than $82 million statewide over the past five years to upgrade its stores
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have donated more than $3 million to local nonprofits, including providing more than 1.8 million pounds of food to help fight hunger across the state
MANCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Walmart announced continued reinvestment across New Hampshire, with plans in 2026 to remodel nine stores and open a new pharmacy as part of ongoing efforts to modernize the in-store and digital shopping experience—upgrading layouts, technology, and services to offer faster, more convenient shopping and delivery in as little as an hour for most customers. These efforts reflect Walmart’s commitment to supporting economic growth and strengthening communities statewide.
Across New Hampshire, Walmart’s new and remodeled stores bring that vision to life through expanded services – like free Pharmacy delivery for Walmart+ members, including on GLP-1s – and a store-based app experience that helps customers easily navigate through stores, book services at Walmart’s Auto Care Center, and more. The result is a more intuitive, convenient experience that helps customers shop how they want, when they want.
Nationally, Walmart is planning remodels at more than 650 Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets this year. Additionally, Walmart invested more than $82 million to upgrade stores throughout New Hampshire over the past five years.
“Our stores have long been part of communities across New Hampshire, and we’re excited to keep investing in their future,” said Annie Walker, Senior Vice President, East Business Unit at Walmart. “By modernizing our stores, we’re making shopping faster, easier, and more convenient, all while empowering our teams to serve customers better and creating local opportunity. We're proud of our legacy here and look forward to helping families save money, time and live better every day.”
Every new store or remodel brings real benefits to the community — from construction jobs to long-term careers in retail, pharmacy and store leadership. Customers will notice the difference, too, with elevated brands like De’Longhi, Oura, Jessica Simpson, and Lemme, and interactive displays that make it easier to picture how products look in their homes.
The remodel of Walmart’s Keene store will include a new pharmacy, bringing affordable medications, vaccines and other clinical services and trusted pharmacists to the Keene community. Other remodels will include updates to existing pharmacies as well as Vision Centers, which are designed for greater privacy and convenience, offering brands like Nike, Calvin Klein, and DKNY, along with services like free cleanings and adjustments.
Strengthening New Hampshire Communities
Walmart’s impact extends well beyond its stores and into its communities. In New Hampshire over the past year, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation donated more than $3 million to local nonprofits, including providing more than 1.8 million pounds of food to help fight hunger. In fact, the company just kicked off its annual Fight Hunger, Spark Change campaign to help address food insecurity locally. Every donation and qualifying purchase provides access to essential food and resources to local food banks in that area, empowering families to thrive.
Through locally led giving, store associates also supported education, disaster response efforts, and other community-driven initiatives – working alongside trusted local organizations to help build stronger communities across the state.
Looking Ahead
As part of the phased-approach, Walmart plans to complete remodels at stores in the state throughout the year, including at the following proposed locations:
City
Full Address
Concord
344 Loudon Rd
Epping
35 Fresh River Rd
Keene
350 Winchester St
Manchester
725 Gold St
Plaistow
58 Plaistow Rd
Plymouth
683 Tenney Mountain Hwy
Rochester
116 Farmington Rd
Seabrook
700 Lafayette Rd
Somersworth
59 Waltons Way
*Store remodels are subject to change based on construction schedules and other factors.
Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 280 million customers and members visit more than 10,900 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2026 revenue of $713 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 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 corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart.
