photo byDanny Reyes
The Walmart in Plainfield IL has failed, that is, has failed to meet financial expectations and will close its doors for good.
This report is not necessarily good news and comes as a shock to this formerly called Walkers’ Grove community.
Yes, the Walmart Supercenter at 12690 South Route 59 in Plainfield is closing its curtain to the public on March 10, 2023, after serving the community for more than a decade.
The store, which opened in 2003 and became a supercenter in 2011, employs about 300 employees who are offered reassignment to nearby Walmart locations or severance pay if they qualify.
A Walmart spokesperson said the decision to close store was based on several factors, including financial performance and long-term plans.
According to Felicia McCranie, Walmart’s current director of corporate affairs, this location “has not performed as well as we had hoped.”
Click here to watch a video of the Walmart Supercenter in Plainfield, IL being closed, courtesy of Good Stuff TV USA.
“This was not an easy decision and we deeply care about our employees who will be affected by this closure,” the spokesperson said. “We are grateful for their hard work and dedication to serving our customers.”
The spokesperson added that customers will still be able to shop at the other 7 Walmart supercenters within a 10-mile radius of the Plainfield location. The nearest supercenter is located at 2300 US Highway 34 in Oswego, IL.
The store’s pharmacy will remain open until March 9, 2023, and customers will be able to transfer their prescriptions to another Walmart pharmacy or a pharmacy of their choice.
The photo center, wireless services and other areas of the store will also close on March 10, along with the main store.
Walmart said it will stop serving customers online and through its app for this location, which offers free delivery, pickup and curbside services.
“We appreciate the support of our customers and the Plainfield community over the years,” the spokesperson said. “We look forward to continuing to serve them at our other locations and online.”
Here are the seven nearby Walmart Supercenter locations:
Walmart Supercenter, 2300 U.S. Highway 34, Oswego, IL. (5.21 miles)
Walmart Supercenter, 420 Weber Road, Romeoville, IL (6.04 miles)
Walmart Supercenter, 2552 W 75th St, Naperville, IL. (6.32 miles)
Walmart Supercenter, 1401 Il Route 59, Shorewood, IL. (7.57 miles)
Walmart Supercenter, 200 S Bolingbrook Dr., Bolingbrook, IL. (8.66 miles)
Walmart Supercenter, 2000 Orchard Rd., Montgomery, IL. (8.85 miles)
Walmart Supercenter, 2424 W Jefferson St., Joliet, IL. (10.36 miles)
Where to shop after Walmart closes in Plainfield
With the Walmart Supercenter at 12690 South Route 59 in Plainfield closing on March 10, 2023, many residents may be wondering where to find alternative options for their groceries and groceries.
Fortunately, there are several other stores within a short drive of the closing Walmart that offer a variety of products and services at competitive prices.
Here are 4:
Goal
The closest Target store is located at 12800 Illinois Rte59, Plainfield, IL, about eight miles south of the closing Walmart.
Target offers groceries, clothing, housewares, electronics, toys and more. It also has a pharmacy, an optical center and a Starbucks cafe. The shop is open daily from 08:00 to 22:00.
Meijer
The nearest Meijer store is located at 13521 South Route 59 in Plainfield, about half a mile south of the nearest Walmart.
Meijer offers groceries, clothing, home furnishings, electronics, toys and more. It also has a pharmacy, an optical center and a gas station. The store is open 24 hours a day.
Jewel Osco
There is one Jewel Osco store near the closing Walmart. It’s located at 13460 South Route 59 in Plainfield, about a quarter mile south of the nearest Walmart.
Jewel Osco offers groceries, bakery items, delis and more. It also has a pharmacy and a flower department. The store is open daily from 6am to midnight.
Menards
The nearest Menards store is located at 13441 South Route 59 in Plainfield, about a quarter mile north of the nearest Walmart.
Menards offers home improvement products such as wood, hardware, paint, plumbing and electrical supplies. It also has a garden center and a rental center.
The store is open Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
These are just some of the stores that can serve as alternatives for customers who used to shop at the closing Walmart in Plainfield.
There are also other options online or in nearby cities to suit different preferences and budgets.
But many Plainfield residents will surely miss this store, a once thriving brand in this location.