Walmart Raises the Bar for Inclusive Shopping with Specialized Caroline';s Carts in Colorado
Walmart has introduced Caroline's Carts in all its Colorado 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 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 Caroline's Carts in tutti i suoi negozi del Colorado, migliorando l'accessibilità per i clienti con disabilità. Questo investimento multimilionario fa 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 e Neighborhood Markets di almeno uno, per un totale di circa 8.000 carrelli a livello nazionale entro l'inizio del 2025.
Questa iniziativa segue l'introduzione di Walmart di ore a misura di sensibilità dalle 8:00 alle 10:00 quotidianamente, che sono state estese tutto l'anno grazie alla risposta positiva. L'ordine per i Caroline's Carts di quest'anno supera tutti gli ordini precedenti da quando la produzione è iniziata nel 2012, dimostrando il significativo impegno di Walmart nel migliorare l'esperienza di acquisto per tutti i clienti.
Walmart ha introducido Caroline's Carts en todas sus tiendas de Colorado, mejorando la accesibilidad para los clientes con discapacidades. Esta inversión multimillonaria es parte del compromiso de Walmart con la inclusión. Los carritos, diseñados para cuidadores de niños y adultos con discapacidades, pueden soportar entre 35 y 250 libras. Walmart planea equipar todos los Supercenters con dos carritos y Neighborhood Markets con al menos uno, totalizando alrededor de 8,000 carritos a nivel nacional para principios de 2025.
Esta iniciativa sigue a la exitosa introducción de horas amigables con los sentidos diariamente de 8 a.m. a 10 a.m., que se han ampliado durante todo el año debido a la respuesta positiva. El pedido de carritos Caroline's 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 de todos los clientes.
월마트는 콜로라도의 모든 매장에서 캐롤라인의 카트를 도입하여 장애인을 위한 접근성을 향상시켰습니다. 이 수백만 달러 규모의 투자는 포괄성에 대한 월마트의 약속의 일환입니다. 이 카트는 장애가 있는 어린이와 성인을 돌보는 사람들을 위해 설계되었으며, 35-250파운드를 수용할 수 있습니다. 월마트는 모든 슈퍼센터에 두 개의 카트를 배치하고 동네 마켓에 최소 하나를 배치할 계획이며, 2025년 초까지 약 8,000개의 카트를 전국적으로 제공할 예정입니다.
이 이니셔티브는 월마트가 매일 오전 8시부터 10시까지 실시한 감각 친화적인 시간 도입에 이어진 것으로, 긍정적인 반응으로 인해 연중 시행되었습니다. 올해 캐롤라인의 카트에 대한 주문은 2012년 제조가 시작된 이후 모든 이전 주문을 초과하며, 이는 모든 고객의 쇼핑 경험을 개선하려는 월마트의 중요한 약속을 보여줍니다.
Walmart a introduit Caroline's Carts dans tous ses magasins du Colorado, améliorant l'accessibilité pour les clients handicapés. Cet investissement de plusieurs millions de dollars fait partie de l'engagement de Walmart en faveur de l'inclusivité. Les caddies, conçus pour les aidants d'enfants et d'adultes handicapés, peuvent supporter de 35 à 250 livres. Walmart prévoit d'équiper tous les Supercenters de deux caddies et les Neighborhood Markets d'au moins un, totalisant environ 8 000 caddies à l'échelle nationale d'ici début 2025.
Cette initiative fait suite à l'introduction réussie par Walmart des heures adaptées aux sens de 8h à 10h chaque jour, qui ont été étendues toute l'année en raison de la réponse positive. La commande de Caroline's Carts 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 d'achat pour tous les clients.
Walmart hat Caroline's Carts in allen seinen Geschäften in Colorado eingeführt, um die Zugänglichkeit für Kunden mit Behinderungen zu verbessern. Diese Multimillionen-Dollar-Investition ist Teil des Engagements von Walmart für Inklusion. 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 Wagen und Neighborhood Markets mit mindestens einem auszustatten, was bis Anfang 2025 insgesamt etwa 8.000 Wagen landesweit ausmacht.
Diese Initiative folgt der erfolgreichen Einführung von sensorfreundlichen Stunden von 8 bis 10 Uhr täglich, die aufgrund der positiven Resonanz ganzjährig ausgeweitet wurden. Der Auftrag für Caroline's Carts in diesem Jahr übersteigt alle vorherigen Bestellungen seit Beginn der Produktion im Jahr 2012, was das bedeutende Engagement von Walmart zur Verbesserung des Einkaufserlebnisses für alle Kunden zeigt.
- Introduction of Caroline's Carts in all Colorado stores, enhancing accessibility
- Multimillion-dollar investment in inclusive shopping experience
- Plan to equip all Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets with Caroline's Carts by 2025
- Successful implementation and extension of daily sensory-friendly hours
- 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
Caroline’s Cart occupied by 10-year-old child giving a high-five to his mother 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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