BENTONVILLE, ARK. — Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) has announced plans to invest in more than 650 scheduled remodels of Walmart Supercenter and Walmart Neighborhood Market stores this year. The Bentonville-based retail giant also plans to open roughly 20 new stores throughout the remainder of 2026 and early 2027.
Plans include the expansion of a Walmart Supercenter in Tucson, Ariz., as well as the opening of a Supercenter store in Celina, Texas. Earlier this year the retailer opened a new Walmart Supercenter in Eastvale, Calif., as well as three Supercenters and a Neighborhood Market in Florida.
Remodeled stores will feature wider aisles and updated layouts; new display designs; expanded pickup and delivery capabilities; updated Vision Centers and pharmacies with private consultation rooms; new digital touchpoints; and refreshed interiors, signage, parking and landscaping.
Stores operating under the Neighborhood Market format will also be updated with expanded deli and hot bar areas, enhanced lighting and fixtures, pharmacy delivery options and upgraded online order fulfillment areas.
In early 2024, the retail giant announced a commitment to open or convert more than 150 new stores. Store openings in 2025 included locations in Alabama, California, Florida, New Jersey, Texas and Utah.
According to the company, fiscal revenue for Walmart is expected to total $713 billion this year. The company’s portfolio includes more than 10,800 stores globally.
Walmart shares closed at $124.76 on April 15, up from $90.39 roughly a year ago, a more than 38 percent increase.
— Hayden Spiess