Walmart to Add , 150 Stores Across US.<br />On Jan. 31, Walmart announced that over the course of the next five years, it plans to create over 150 large-format stores, CNBC reports. .<br />While some smaller locations will be expanded into Supercenters, most of the stores will be brand new.<br />Walmart CEO John Furner said that 12 new stores will be built this year, and one smaller store will be converted into a Supercenter. .<br />Walmart currently has over 4,600 stores in America. .<br />It also operates 600 Sam's Clubs.<br />30 new Sam's Club stores will <br />also be added in the U.S.<br />Meanwhile, Walmart also has plans to renovate <br />its stores to reflect a more modern look.<br />CNBC reports that 90% of Americans <br />"already live within 10 miles of a Walmart.".<br />The retailer is America's largest private employer with approximately 1.6 million employees. .<br />The retailer is America's largest private employer with approximately 1.6 million employees.
