The Kennewick Walmart store recently debuted its $1 million remodel.

The work at the store at 2720 S. Quillan St. features what Walmart is calling “customer-centric improvements,” which include a variety of updates, according to plans filed with the city of Kennewick.

Walmart store manager Carley Rooney highlighted several upgrades and interactive features during an Aug. 4 community celebration.

They include expanded grocery offerings; an updated pharmacy; a refreshed money center; new interactive home decor displays; expanded online and pickup delivery to decrease customer wait times; an improved front entrance and additional checkout areas; new signs, ceilings and concrete floors throughout the store; and updated landscaping around the exterior.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured the presentation of $14,000 in grants to several local organizations to the following organizations:

• St. Vincents, $3,000.
• Kennewick Police Department, $2,500.
• Junior Achievement, $2,000.
• Big Bro Joe Foundation, $2,000.
• Second Harvest Food Bank, $1,500.
• Impact Compassion Center, $1,500.
• Seasons Transitional Housing Program, $1,000.
• Spout Springs Repeater Association, $500.

Store officials also unveiled a new Kennewick-focused mural that reflects the diversity and local cultures of Kennewick.

ESI Construction of Meridian, Idaho, is the general contractor.

Design work is by SGA Design Group of Tulsa, Oklahoma.