Walmart Opens New Store in El Salvador

With an investment of $4 million, the multinational has opened its first retail store under the 'Maxi Despensa' brand.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Located in San Marcos, the new facility has created approximately 40 jobs, and has 1,200 square feet and a parking area for 76 vehicles.

Walmart also announced that this month it is opening a ‘Despensa Familiar’ in Olocuilta, La Paz. This store will cost one million dollars and will generate 20 jobs.

Representatives of the chain reported that at the beginning of next year work will start on Walmart Mejicanos and a Despensa Familiar in Olocuilta.

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