Both Walmart stores in Schuylkill County will soon feature a Dunkin’ inside.
The Dunkin’ at the Rush Township debuted on Friday when that store celebrated its remodeling.
“We now have a Dunkin’!” store manager Samantha Somma says in a statement. “This remodel reflects our commitment to enhancing the shopping experience, with quality products at everyday low prices. I’d really like to thank our dedicated associates, and our store leadership teams for their exceptional efforts throughout the renovation.”
The Canary has learned that a Dunkin’ location is currently under construction at the Saint Clair Walmart, too. That store will be located at the front of the store near the Subway.
It’s not been disclosed when that Dunkin’ will open in Saint Clair.
A Dunkin’ franchise location is also at the entrance to the Coal Creek Commerce Center shopping plaza.
Walmart and what was then called Dunkin’ Donuts announced their first store-within-a-store collaboration in 2004. The first Dunkin’ Donuts in a Walmart was in North Windham, Connecticut.
Rush Township Walmart Celebrates Remodel
The newly remodeled Walmart in Rush Township, outside Tamaqua, got a fresh coat of paint, new fixtures and signage and LED lighting.
The store has expanded aisles and parking lot. A consult room has been added to the in-store pharmacy.
To celebrate the remodeled store, Walmart presented $7,000 in grants to local organizations:
- $1,000 to Bridge 127
- $1,000 to Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger
- $1,000 to Make-a-Wish Schuylkill
- $500 to the Miss Greater Hazleton Scholarship Program
- $1,000 to Penn-Kidder Ministerium After School Program
- $1,000 to Safer Streets for Tamaqua’s Little Feet
- $1,000 to St. Jerome’s After School Program
- $500 to We Agape You, Inc.
Additionally, 14 Day 1 employees – those who worked at the store since it opened – were honored: Brenda Hebelka, Charlaine Kolbush, Dave Eroh, Deborah Potter, Constance Shilko, Derick Brobst, Lori Rusbarsky, Mikey Nace, Nadine Wolfe, Paula Steirer, Rebecca Circosta, Sandy Breiner, Sara Haldeman, and Sandra Schenke.
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