The new pet department at Walmart. (Photo courtesy of Walmart)

Calling Walmart shoppers: customers in El Cajon on Friday celebrated the completion of renovations at the Walmart Neighborhood Market at 300 North Second St.

Through its investments in California stores, Walmart said in a news release that it is “transforming the customer shopping experience, making it faster, easier, and more enjoyable, whether shopping in-store, online, or through the Walmart app.”

The El Cajon Walmart store manager and associates marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the unveiling of a community-inspired mural.

The new mural at Walmart. (Photo courtesy of Walmart)

The event was attended by members of local organizations and community members. Customers enjoyed special giveaways, light refreshments, and fun, family-friendly activities.

“We’re proud to welcome the El Cajon community to their newly refreshed Neighborhood Market. From the updated layout to expanded services and upgraded features, every improvement was made to create a better experience for our customers,” said Store Manager Rick Lopez.

During the celebration, store leaders and associates highlighted the transformation as well as the new interactive features available to customers, including:

●      A refreshed look throughout the store, featuring new flooring, fixtures, new paint inside and out, and updated signage, refreshed landscaping and parking lot improvements and a new Mother’s Room, offering a comfortable, private space.

●      A faster checkout experience and upgraded front end of the store, making checkout quicker and more efficient.

●      Expanded Online Pickup and Delivery (OGP/ODG) services, with a significantly larger backroom for order production and increased parking spots.

●      Interior and exterior updates, including refreshed landscaping and parking lot improvements, for a more welcoming and accessible store environment.