TOMS RIVER — A retail fixture on Route 37 for the last 30 years may be getting a massive facelift. Walmart has formally submitted a proposal to expand its existing Toms River location, a move that would officially transition the store into a full-scale “Supercenter.”
The retail giant is currently seeking a permit from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to add 48,082 square feet to the facility at 950 Route 37.
If the state grants approval, the expansion would increase the store’s current footprint by roughly one-third.
While the “Supercenter” designation typically brings a full-service grocery department, company officials say the project is aimed at modernizing the shopping experience and boosting the local economy.
The Toms River project is part of a broader investment in the Garden State. Walmart recently announced plans to remodel 12 locations across New Jersey, focusing on high-tech upgrades and improved service centers.
Shoppers at these renovated locations can expect upgrades to the pharmacy & vision center, interactive product displays in the store and streamline pickup and delivery areas.
The project currently awaits a decision from state environmental regulators before a construction timeline can be established.
