Walmart Canada Celebrates 30 Years of Bringing Every Day Low Prices to Canadians

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, March 18, 2024 — Thirty years ago, Canadians got their first taste of Walmart's everyday low prices when the retailer opened its doors with 122 stores across the country. Today, Walmart is proud to celebrate 30 years as part of the fabric of Canada – a story of partnership, integrity, growth, innovation and regeneration.

For the past 30 years, Walmart Canada has been there: through trendy fads and products, a winter storm that turned into an in-store sleepover, and our customers' everyday milestones. And in more challenging times: natural disasters, recession and pandemic.

Canadians know they can count on Walmart as a one-stop shop that saves them money and time every time they shop with us, as an employer of choice for Canadians, as a destination for products from Canadian suppliers, as part of the local community and as stewards of the environment. Walmart Canada, which has grown from a traditional retailer to a modern, omnichannel retailer over the past 30 years, offers Canadians choice and convenience, no matter how they choose to shop.

“I want to thank Canadians for the trust they have placed in us over the last 30 years. Thank you for welcoming us into your homes, your daily lives and your celebrations,” said Gonzalo Gebara, president and CEO of Walmart Canada. “As we look ahead to the next 30 years, we will continue to do what we do best: be there for you and your families with the products you need, when you need them, at the low prices you expect from us every day. . “That is our promise to Canadians, and it is the same one we made in 1994.”

A year of celebration

For this 30-year milestone in Canada, Walmart is introducing its 30th Anniversary Rollback event to help Canadians celebrate alongside the retailer. With Rollbacks on items in all areas of the business, including thousands of Rollback deals offering savings of 30% or more, customers have been joining the celebration since March 7.

For customers looking for a tasty celebration gift, Walmart brands will have you covered with a delicious birthday-inspired offering across Bakery, Grocery and Frozen that will begin arriving in stores in mid-May.

Also, stay tuned for Walmart Canada LinkedIn, the 30th Anniversary Center in WalmartCanada.ca and Walmart World for 30 years of stories about Walmart Canada associates, suppliers and more.

“After 30 years at Walmart Canada, I still feel the same passion and excitement that I felt in 1994. During that time, I have had countless experiences with our customers who have shown me time and time again how we help Canadians save money so they can live. better,” said Dave Wendt, Walmart Canada Central Operations Manager. "From my first day as a store manager to my current position in Operations 30 years later, that unwavering dedication is what gets me up in the morning."

“Our 30-year relationship with Walmart Canada has been the result of hard work, meticulous execution and perseverance. We always understood that the customer was number one, and we are proud to have been awarded Walmart Canada Apparel Supplier of the Year in our first year in 1994, 1995 and then again in this, our 30th year of business together,” Martin said. Lieberman, president, Lamour Inc. “The best part about being a Walmart supplier is that you are dealing with an honest partner: someone who keeps their word, understands the concept of doing business, and through partnership and working together everyone wins.” . Congratulations, Walmart Canada, on 30 years!”

“It's hard to believe it's only been 30 years since Walmart opened more than 120 stores across the country. Today, the majority of Canadians shop at Walmart and it's hard to imagine our retail environment without it. “Local Walmart stores are a key part of their communities, offering reliable, affordable access to products made here in Canada and around the world,” said Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. “And we can't forget that Walmart is also one of the country's largest employers, making it a landmark in Canada's business landscape. “The Canadian Chamber is pleased to join Walmart in celebrating 30 years of doing business in Canada, both with and for the benefit of Canadian families.”

Walmart Canada in numbers

• 1 gigaton: Globally, the amount of CO2 emissions reduced, avoided or sequestered through actions reported by our Walmart suppliers, including those that supply Walmart Canada. achieved more than six years ahead of our 2030 goal.
• 21 billion Canadian dollars: Walmart Canada's estimated direct, indirect and induced economic contribution to Canada's GDP in 2021¹.
• 3.5 billion Canadian dollars: great investment announced in 2020 for the growth and transformation of the customer experience.
• billion: Approximate number of cases moved by Walmart Canada and our distribution partners last year.
• 750 million Canadian dollars- Dollars raised and donated to charities and non-profit organizations across Canada since 1994.
• 680 million: Approximate number of plastic bags prevented from entering circulation annually following Walmart Canada's decision to eliminate single-use plastic bags at checkouts by 2022.
• 75 million: approximate items available in Walmart.caincluding the market.
• 68 million: Approximate kilometers traveled by Walmart Canada fleet tractors in 2023 while transporting the products Canadians need to our stores.
• 12 million+: pounds of surplus food and safe products donated by Walmart Canada stores and distribution centers to our food bank partners nationwide in 2023.
• 10 million: Approximate number of square feet comprised in our distribution and fulfillment network across Canada.
• 461,848: Approximate kilometers of toilet paper we have sold in 30 years.².
• 100,000: Average number of items available in the store.
• 28,000: On average, how many liters of maple syrup are sold in stores nationwide each week?
• 16,000: number of associates in 1994; There are now more than 100,000 associates from coast to coast.
• 3123: our South Barrie Walmart SupercenterWalmart Canada's first new store that opened in 1994.
• 2,400: number of Live better educational program associate applications that have already been approved.
• 2,000: approximate number of Canadian suppliers that work with us.
• 1,728: kilometers between Walmart Canada's head office in Mississauga, Ontario, and Walmart's head office in Bentonville, Arkansas.
• 1,252: number of associates over 30 years old that we will have by the end of 2024.
• 1,000: Approximate dollars in savings for Canadian families in 2019 when a Walmart store was added in a major metropolitan area, no matter where they shopped.³.
• 403: Current number of Walmart Canada stores.
• 400: Approximate number of associates who will celebrate 30 years of service in 2024.
• 122: number of Woolco stores that started our network in Canada in 1994.
• 100+: number of languages ​​spoken by associates from coast to coast.
• 97: percentage of Canadian households that can access two day shipping through Walmart Canada.
• 33: Average percentage savings Canadians can enjoy when choosing Walmart brands, compared to national brands at regular prices in our stores.
• 9: years as one of Canada's 10 most influential brands.
• 7: On average, more bags of ketchup chips are sold at a Walmart store in Canada every minute.
• 3: consecutive years as one of the largest fleet employers in Canada.
• 1: who is number one? The client, always.

¹ https://www.walmartcanada.ca/about-us/economic-and-social-contributions

² As estimated by a major paper goods supplier.

³ https://www.walmartcanada.ca/about-us/economic-and-social-contributions

About Walmart Canada

Walmart Canada operates a chain of more than 400 stores across the country serving 1.5 million customers each day. Walmart Canada's flagship online store, Walmart.ca, is visited by more than 1.5 million customers daily. With more than 100,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada's largest employers and is ranked as one of the country's top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada is committed to regeneration, focusing on equitable opportunity, sustainability, community, ethics and integrity. Since 1994, Walmart Canada has raised more than $750 million to support communities across Canada. Additional information can be found at walmartcanada.ca and on Walmart Canada social media pages: Facebook, x (formerly known as Twitter), instagram and LinkedIn.