Walmart is ramping up its investment in store enhancements as part of its strategic roadmap for 2025.
“This store was built with the customer in mind,” said John Furner, CEO of Walmart US, in a statement. “It’s part of a larger transformation happening across our stores as we reimagine what shopping looks like for the future.”
One example of this transformation is the newly unveiled Supercenter in Cypress, Texas. Designed to integrate digital convenience with in-person shopping, the location allows customers to use Walmart’s mobile app to arrange services such as tire installation, TV mounting, and gift registry updates.
The store also features modernised sections for Fashion, Baby, Home, and Pets, and includes an in-store Dunkin’ for added customer convenience.
During the company’s April investor day, Furner outlined plans to open around 12 additional US stores this year, building on the retailer’s expansive network of approximately 4,600 domestic locations.
Walmart’s store growth isn’t limited to the US In April, the company also revealed a major investment in its Mexican operations.
Walmart de México y Centroamérica plans to inject $6 billion into expanding multiple retail formats across the region, including Bodega Aurrera, Sam’s Club, Walmart Supercenters, and Walmart Express.
While physical locations remain foundational to the retailer’s strategy, Walmart is also seeing momentum in its digital operations. Executives noted at the investor event that U.S. e-commerce turned profitable in the first quarter of 2025 and is expected to remain in the black through the year.
Groceries continue to be a cornerstone of Walmart’s performance. In its 2025 fiscal year, the grocery division generated $276 billion, making up nearly 60% of the company’s total net sales, which reached $462 billion.
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