Walmart, the largest retailer in the U.S., is set to open at several new locations in 2025 as part of its ambitious American expansion plan.
"In the next five years, Walmart is planning to build or convert more than 150 stores," Walmart CEO John Furner said last January, "while simultaneously continuing our program to remodel existing stores."
Why It Matters
In addition to improving access to everyday essentials for underserved areas near its new stores, Walmart promotes its expansion as a boost to local communities by supporting suppliers, driving economic growth and generating jobs.
Walmart's CEO said that the company brings "hundreds of jobs" to a community with each new store opening, adding: "Those jobs come with amazing perks, like tuition-free college starting on day one, or flexible scheduling and competitive paid time off."
Where Will Walmart Open Stores in 2025?
Earlier this month, Walmart confirmed to Business Insider the location of the 10 new stores it plans to open in 2025. These will add to Walmart's 4,606 existing stores in the U.S., as well as its 600 Sam's Club outlets, membership-only retail stores owned and operated by Walmart.
Walmart Supercenters
- Mountain View, Santa Clara County, California
- Eastvale, Riverside County, California
- Cypress, Harris County, Texas
- Melissa, Collin County, Texas
- Celina, Collin County, Texas
Walmart Neighborhood Markets
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida
- Pace, Santa Rosa County, Florida
Sam's Club
- Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona
What People Are Saying
Walmart CEO John Furner, in his January 2024 announcement of Walmart's "Investing in America" initiative: "In the next five years, Walmart is planning to build or convert more than 150 stores, while simultaneously continuing our program to remodel existing stores. These efforts represent millions of dollars in capital investment of labor, supplies and tax revenue, which benefit their respective communities. And they'll help us reach and serve even more customers."
Craig Johnson, founder of retail consultancy Customer Growth Partners, told the New York Times last year: Walmart's announcement was "a huge vote of confidence in the American consumer."
What Happens Next?
Along with the opening of new stores, Walmart unveiled plans to remodel "650 stores across 47 states and Puerto Rico," and 117 were re-opened in November, with more than a half-billion dollars' worth of upgrades, according to Business Insider.
The renovated stores and the newly opened outlets will reflect Walmart's "Store of the Future concept," designs that feature enhanced layouts, a broader range of products and the incorporation of cutting-edge technology to improve the shopping experience.
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