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The Montreal area is set to lose another Walmart store, with the company announcing the closure of its Dorval location as of July 17.
In a statement to CBC News, a spokesperson for the retail giant said it was a “difficult decision,” but part of the company’s ongoing efforts to better serve its clientele and meet their evolving needs.
“Customers in Dorval will continue to be well-served by our nearby stores, including Pointe-Claire, Kirkland, LaSalle, Jean Talon and Saint-Laurent, and through Walmart.ca, with delivery available in as fast as two hours,” the statement reads.
The spokesperson added less than 100 associates currently work at the Dorval location and all associates impacted by the closures will be offered the opportunity to transfer to nearby locations.
The move comes after the retailer announced two weeks ago that it would be shuttering two other stores on the island of Montreal.
The Côte-des-Neiges location is scheduled to close officially on June 19 of this year, followed by the Pointe-aux-Trembles store a week later on June 26.
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The retail giant has decided to close its store in Côte-des-Neiges on June 19 and its Pointe-aux-Trembles location on June 26. In a statement, a Walmart spokesperson says all workers impacted by the closures will be offered the opportunity to work at nearby stores.
Despite the closures, the company says it remains committed to the Quebec market and is investing $150 million this fiscal year to enhance its presence in the province.
Part of the plan includes opening a relocated supercentre in Sherbrooke, Que., and renovating another 18 stores across the province.