Wal-Mart gears up for opening of Leominster store

Giant discounter Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it has scheduled a Wednesday grand opening for its new supercenter in Leominster.

With 171,000 square feet of space, the supercenter was constructed with energy efficient technology and environmentally friendly features, Arkansas-based Wal-Mart said.

(Above is a photo supplied by Wal-Mart of the new Leominster store.)

The store will feature a full line of groceries in its product mix and will employ 400 people, said Wal-Mart, which added that leased space within the store will include a nail salon, a hair salon, and a Dunkin' Donuts.

Grand opening ceremonies will include product samples and giveaways, and plans call for $18,000 in donations to be distributed among such local groups as the Boys and Girls Club of North Central Massachusetts and the City of Leominster Public Library, Wal-Mart said.

As of the end April, Wal-Mart said it employed 11,433 people in Massachusetts in 48 stores, including three Sam's Clubs stores.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)