Walmart to bring approximately 300 jobs to the City of Hidalgo
Texas Border Business
HIDALGO, Texas, September 2, 2013 – Walmart is proud to announce plans for the first Walmart store in the City of Hidalgo, Texas that will help families save money so they can live better. The new Hidalgo Walmart will bring a new, convenient shopping option for fresh, affordable groceries and general merchandise. The store also brings new career possibilities to the area with approximately 300 jobs. The Hidalgo Walmart is expected to open in summer of 2014.
“Walmart is welcome news in Hidalgo and another great example of the city’s ongoing job creation and economic development,” Hidalgo Mayor Martin Cepeda said. “We appreciate how Walmart worked with city, chamber, and economic development officials throughout the process, to create a store that we believe reflects the needs and concerns of our community. I am happy to welcome Walmart to Hidalgo.”
The new Hidalgo Walmart will be approximately 182,000 square feet and will feature a full line of groceries as well as a bakery, delicatessen and fresh produce, dairy, meat and frozen food sections. General merchandise areas include a full-service pharmacy, apparel and accessories, sporting goods, electronics, home, lawn and garden center, fine jewelry, and health and beauty.
“Walmart is excited to provide more economic opportunities to those living in Hidalgo and to serve the community with more affordable shopping options and healthy food selections,” Walmart Regional Manager of Texas Mark Johnson said. “We look forward to serving customers at our new store and helping the residents of Hidalgo save money so they can live better.”
Walmart employs more than 144,000 people at its 477 Texas locations and the average wage for regular, full-time hourly associates in Texas is $12.68 per hour. Additionally, Walmart spent nearly $50 billion for merchandise and services with suppliers in Texas last year alone. As a result of those relationships, the company supports an additional 157,807 supplier jobs in the state, according to a study by Dun & Bradstreet. TBB
