You could soon be able to pay with tap from anywhere in the store
A Walmart Canada sign is seen here in Laval, Que., on May 3, 2016. The retail giant says its new investment will create hundreds of construction jobs in Canada.
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Walmart Canada plans to invest $3.5 billion over the next five years to improve service online and in stores, renovate 150 stores and build two new distribution centres. The retail giant says the investment will create hundreds of construction jobs in Canada and forge partnerships with Canadian high-tech companies.
Future technology initiatives include the use of payment on mobile devices so that customers can pay for purchases anywhere in the store. The company also aims to soon offer a complete merchandise pick-up service at about 270 branches, or 70 per cent of its locations in Canada.
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