An aerial view of Walmart's redesigned store
An aerial view of one of Walmart's recently redesigned stores.
  • Walmart reopened 117 locations on Friday that showcase the "store of the future."
  • The company invested more than a half-billion dollars in new layouts, fixtures, and tech.
  • Here are five ways the redesign is expected to make the shopping experience more enjoyable.

On Friday, Walmart reopened 117 locations across 30 states that the company has spent the better part of a year redesigning into what it calls the "store of the future."