Walmart Welcomes Larry’s Barbershop to Chicago-area Supercenter

Retailer working with the famed Master Barber to bring services to customers

 

Walmart Welcomes Larry’s Barbershop to Chicago-area Supercenter

 

Retailer working with the famed Master Barber to bring services to customers


Walmart is celebrating its newest offering for Chicagoans with the opening of Larry’s BarberMaximus inside the Chatham Walmart Supercenter recently. The barbershop marks the latest offering by Master Barber Larry Roberts, Jr., who currently operates four locations in the Chicago area, and aligns with Walmart’s overall commitment to open small locally owned businesses in its stores.


The opening comes as the retailer has been focused on listening to its customers to determine where Walmart can fill a need and help customers save time. Walmart believes opening small, locally owned businesses in stores gives customers an opportunity to experience new services and gives the businesses a path to grow.


“Whether it’s stocking up on groceries for the week, or getting a great haircut, we’re focused on meeting the needs of the community we serve, a passion Mr. Roberts clearly shares,” said Patrice Gibson, Chatham Walmart Store Manager. “We’re proud to work with him to bring his talents and dedication to our customers.”


Roberts started cutting hair at age 13 in the basement of his family home and opened his first barbershop at the age of 18. Since that time, the entrepreneur has been committed to creating a safe space for the youth and young adults in his community. His business endeavors include a barber college program in the Cook County Department of Corrections that helps participants prepare to re-enter society after release.


“This new location at the Chatham Walmart store means an even greater opportunity to reach, teach, and grow the community I love,” said Larry Roberts, entrepreneur and Founder of BarberMaximus. “My focus has not just been about achieving success for myself, but also to give back and help others achieve that same success. I’m excited to work with Walmart to do just that.”


The opening of BarberMaximus was celebrated with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the Chatham Walmart Supercenter today. You can read more about Walmart’s commitment to bring small businesses into stores on a larger scale by visiting: https://corporate.walmart.com/newsroom/2021/07/06/walmart-believes-in-chicagos-hopeful-future-and-the-community-painting-it


 

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