Walmart celebrates renovations, outreach in Port Arthur
Published 11:02 pm Friday, November 3, 2023
Mayor Thurman Bartie is seen, center, Friday morning at the ribbon cutting for the newly remodeled Walmart Supercenter at 8585 Memorial Blvd. in Port Arthur. (Natalie Picazo/The News)
Dr. Levy Barnes, holding a copy of the Port Arthur News, addresses the crowd, sharing, in part, the story of how he met his wife at Walmart. Barnes accepted a funding donation for Bethel Temple of Deliverance. (Natalie Picazo/The News)
The management team posed for a picture at Walmart Supercenter, 8585 Memorial Blvd. in Port Arthur. (Natalie Picazo/The News)
Walmart Supercenter Store Manager Doug Savant talks about some of the upgrades at the Memorial Boulevard location, which include, in part, improved apparel section with new brands and an expanded online pick up and delivery section. (Natalie Picazo/The News)
Marketing manager Dana Durio (Natalie Picazo/The News)
Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie (Natalie Picazo/The News)
Dr. Levy Barnes and Store Manager Doug Savant (Natalie Picazo/The News)
Nederland Rotary accept a donation. (Natalie Picazo/The News)
New Beginnings Ministry accepts a donation. (Natalie Picazo/The News)
Walmart Academy Coordinator Samantha Tezeno emceed the event. (Natalie Picazo/The News)
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Local nonprofits celebrated a funding boost, Mayor Thurman Bartie touted the benefits to Port Arthur and local shoppers are enjoying plenty of new options.
Those were some of the benefits celebrated Friday morning during the ribbon cutting for the newly remodeled Walmart Supercenter at 8585 Memorial Blvd.
Walmart Academy Coordinator Samantha Tezeno emceed the event, which included an opening prayer by Oliver Price, National Anthem by Pastor Kenneth Ray Bean Sr. and presentations from Bartie, store manager Doug Savant and marketing manager Dana Durio.
Walmart made three check presentations, which included $3,500 to Bethel Temple of Deliverance, $500 to New Beginnings Ministry and $2,000 to Nederland Rotary.
Store leaders stress the recent Port Arthur Supercenter remodel solidifies Walmart’s commitment to providing customers with a “seamless, high-quality shopping experience.”
In addition to the check presentations, Coke, Pepsi, Kellogg’s, Little Debbie, General Mills and other vendors provided snacks, beverages and keepsakes for customers to enjoy.
The full store remodel includes:
- Improved apparel section with new brands like Reebok and Polo
- Upgraded navigation throughout the store
- New and upgraded coolers
- New digital menu boards in deli areas
- Expanded online pick up and delivery section
- New digital labels
- New signage
