Walmart Raises the Bar for Inclusive Shopping with Specialized Caroline';s Carts in Oklahoma
Walmart has introduced Caroline's Carts in all its Oklahoma stores, enhancing accessibility for customers with disabilities. This multimillion-dollar investment is part of Walmart's commitment to inclusivity. The carts, designed for caregivers of children and adults with disabilities, can hold 35-250 pounds. Walmart plans to equip all Supercenters with two Caroline's Carts and Neighborhood Markets with at least one, totaling about 8,000 carts nationwide by early 2025.
This initiative follows Walmart's successful introduction of sensory-friendly hours from 8am - 10am daily, which have been extended year-round due to positive response. The order for Caroline's Carts this year exceeds all previous orders since manufacturing began in 2012, demonstrating Walmart's significant commitment to improving the shopping experience for all customers.
Walmart ha introdotto I Carrelli di Caroline in tutti i suoi negozi in Oklahoma, migliorando l'accessibilità per i clienti con disabilità. Questo investimento multimilionario è parte dell'impegno di Walmart per l'inclusività. I carrelli, progettati per i caregiver di bambini e adulti con disabilità, possono sostenere da 35 a 250 libbre. Walmart prevede di dotare tutti i Supercenters di due Carrelli di Caroline e i Neighborhood Markets di almeno uno, per un totale di circa 8.000 carrelli a livello nazionale entro la metà del 2025.
Questa iniziativa segue l'introduzione di Walmart degli orari sensoriali adatti, dalle 8:00 alle 10:00 ogni giorno, che sono stati estesi tutto l'anno grazie alla risposta positiva. L'ordine dei Carrelli di Caroline per quest'anno supera tutti gli ordini precedenti dalla partenza della produzione nel 2012, dimostrando l'importante impegno di Walmart per migliorare l'esperienza di acquisto per tutti i clienti.
Walmart ha presentado Carritos de Caroline en todas sus tiendas de Oklahoma, mejorando la accesibilidad para los clientes con discapacidades. Esta inversión multimillonaria es parte del compromiso de Walmart con la inclusividad. Los carritos, diseñados para cuidadores de niños y adultos con discapacidades, pueden soportar entre 35 y 250 libras. Walmart planea equipar todos sus Supercentros con dos Carritos de Caroline y los Mercados de Vecindario con al menos uno, sumando alrededor de 8,000 carritos a nivel nacional para principios de 2025.
Esta iniciativa sigue a la exitosa introducción de horarios amigables para los sentidos de Walmart, de 8 a.m. a 10 a.m. diariamente, que se han extendido durante todo el año debido a la respuesta positiva. El pedido de Carritos de Caroline de este año supera todos los pedidos anteriores desde que comenzó la fabricación en 2012, demostrando el compromiso significativo de Walmart para mejorar la experiencia de compra para todos los clientes.
월마트는 모든 오클라호마 매장에서 캐롤라인의 카트를 도입하여 장애인을 위한 접근성을 향상시켰습니다. 이 수백만 달러 규모의 투자는 포용성을 위한 월마트의 약속의 일환입니다. 이 카트는 장애가 있는 아동 및 성인을 돌보는 사람들이 사용하도록 설계되었으며, 35-250파운드를 수납할 수 있습니다. 월마트는 모든 슈퍼센터에 두 개의 캐롤라인 카트를 배치하고 이웃 마켓에는 최소 하나를 배치할 계획이며, 2025년 초까지 전국적으로 약 8,000개의 카트가 마련될 예정입니다.
이번 이니셔티브는 월마트가 매일 오전 8시부터 10시까지 운영하는 감각 친화적인 시간의 성공적인 도입에 이어 진행되는 것으로, 긍정적인 반응으로 인해 연중 운영됩니다. 올해의 캐롤라인 카트 주문은 2012년 제조가 시작된 이래 모든 이전 주문을 초과하여, 모든 고객의 쇼핑 경험을 향상시키기 위한 월마트의 중요한 노 commitment을 보여줍니다.
Walmart a introduit les Caddies de Caroline dans tous ses magasins de l'Oklahoma, améliorant ainsi l'accessibilité pour les clients en situation de handicap. Cet investissement de plusieurs millions de dollars fait partie de l'engagement de Walmart envers l'inclusivité. Les caddies, conçus pour les aidants de personnes d'enfants et d'adultes en situation de handicap, peuvent supporter entre 35 et 250 livres. Walmart prévoit d'équiper tous ses Supercentres de deux Caddies de Caroline et de ses Marchés de Quartier d'au moins un, pour un total d'environ 8 000 caddies à l'échelle nationale d'ici début 2025.
Cette initiative fait suite à l'introduction réussie par Walmart des horaires adaptés aux sensibilités de 8h à 10h tous les jours, qui ont été prolongés toute l'année en raison de la réponse positive. La commande de Caddies de Caroline cette année dépasse toutes les commandes précédentes depuis le début de la fabrication en 2012, démontrant l'engagement significatif de Walmart à améliorer l'expérience de shopping pour tous les clients.
Walmart hat Caroline's Carts in allen seinen Filialen in Oklahoma eingeführt, um die Zugänglichkeit für Kunden mit Behinderungen zu verbessern. Diese Multimillioneninvestition ist Teil des Engagements von Walmart für Inklusivität. Die Wagen, die für Betreuer von Kindern und Erwachsenen mit Behinderungen konzipiert sind, können zwischen 35 und 250 Pfund tragen. Walmart plant, alle Supercenters mit zwei Caroline's Carts und Neighborhood Markets mit mindestens einem auszurüsten, sodass bis Anfang 2025 landesweit etwa 8.000 Wagen vorhanden sein werden.
Diese Initiative folgt der erfolgreichen Einführung von sensibilität-freundlichen Stunden bei Walmart, die täglich von 8 bis 10 Uhr stattfinden und aufgrund positiver Rückmeldungen ganzjährig verlängert wurden. Die Bestellung von Caroline's Carts in diesem Jahr übersteigt alle vorherigen Bestellungen seit Beginn der Produktion im Jahr 2012 und zeigt das bedeutende Engagement von Walmart, die Einkaufserfahrung für alle Kunden zu verbessern.
- Multimillion-dollar investment in Caroline's Carts enhances accessibility for customers with disabilities
- Plan to equip all Supercenters with two Caroline's Carts and Neighborhood Markets with at least one by early 2025
- Successful implementation of daily sensory-friendly hours extended year-round
- Largest order of Caroline's Carts since manufacturing began in 2012
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The innovatively designed carts enhance in-store accessibility for customers needing additional support
Unoccupied Caroline’s Cart showcased in Walmart store. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Helping our customers save money and live better is more than our mission – it’s our driving force,” said Cedric Clark, executive vice president of store operations at Walmart. “Equipping our stores with Caroline’s Carts provides some relief to parents and caregivers who need this tool and know it’s available at their Walmart. Whether they’re caring for someone with a disability or a temporary injury, the carts support our customers when and how they need it every time they come through our doors.”
The nationwide initiative extends Walmart’s dedication to creating an inclusive shopping experience. Last year, the retailer successfully introduced sensory-friendly hours. These hours, from 8am - 10am daily, provide a calmer environment in all Walmart stores across the
Caroline’s Carts are designed for caregivers supporting a wide array of people including those with disabilities, children, seniors and people with limited mobility or injuries. The seat has a capacity to hold 35-250 pounds. Walmart plans to equip all Supercenters with two Caroline’s Carts and all Neighborhood Markets with at least one, totaling about 8,000 carts nationwide. Distribution is ongoing, with all stores scheduled to be equipped with the carts by early 2025. The order from Walmart this year is greater than all Caroline’s Cart orders combined since manufacturing began in 2012.
Downloadable videos and a customer interview are available below, including:
- Interview with Angie Zumwalt, Walmart customer and her 10-year-old son Brooks
- Caroline’s Carts in action at a Walmart store
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Caroline’s Carts being manufactured at Wanzl North America in
Denver, North Carolina
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: 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 255 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2024 revenue of
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