Walmart continues massive store closures across the United States. The retail chain began shutting down some of its locations earlier this year, and throughout the rest of 2025, it plans to cease operations at several more—especially in the states of Georgia and California. If you’re a customer, here’s a look at the stores that will be saying goodbye.
Which Walmart stores are closing?
According to the company, the upcoming closures will include stores located in the following areas:
- San Diego
- El Cajon
- West Covina
- Fremont
- Granite Bay
Which Walmart stores have already closed?
So far in 2025, Walmart has already closed several locations. Here’s a list of stores that have shut down:
- Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody (Georgia)
- Walmart Neighborhood Market, Roswell Road, Marietta (Georgia)
- Towson, Maryland (1238 Putty Hill Ave.)
- Columbus, Ohio (3579 S. High St.)
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin (7025 W. Main St.)
- Aurora, Colorado (10400 E Colfax Ave.)
- 2121 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92102
- 605 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
- 2753 E. Eastland Center Dr., West Covina, CA 91791
- 40580 Albrae Street, Fremont, CA 94538
- 4080 Douglas Boulevard, Granite Bay, CA 95746
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Why is Walmart closing stores?
According to the company, these closures are taking place in underperforming locations due to declining sales and increased competition from e-commerce. Walmart also reported significant losses in areas where multiple stores were located close to each other, negatively impacting business performance in those regions.
Walmart plans to open more stores in 2025
In January of this year, the supermarket chain announced plans to expand its presence across the country over the next five years. This expansion includes the opening of 150 new stores in strategic locations to meet growing customer demand. The new stores opening in 2025 are located in:
- Mountain View, California
- Eastvale, California
- Cypress, Texas
- Frisco, Texas
- Melissa, Texas
- Celina, Texas
The company also plans to open new locations for its Neighborhood Markets—smaller-format stores tailored to meet the specific needs of local communities. In 2025, new Neighborhood Market locations will open in:
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Milton, Florida
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Walmart History
Walmart was founded by Samuel Moore Walton, a man whose determination was shaped early in life. During his youth, he held multiple jobs to help support his family—selling milk, offering magazine subscriptions, and even waiting tables in exchange for food while attending school.
Early in his career, he worked as a sales apprentice at JCPenney, where his boss told him he wasn’t cut out for retail. Time, however, would prove otherwise. Years later, Walton would go on to found what would become the world’s largest supermarket chain.
In 1962, Walton opened the first Walmart store, with a clear vision: to bring the discount store concept—common in large cities—to small towns, offering affordable prices. The model was an instant success. Within a decade, Walmart was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. By 1991, it had surpassed industry giants like Kmart and Sears, becoming the largest retailer in the United States.
How many stores are there in the U.S.?
Currently, Walmart operates over 4,500 stores across the United States. Texas is the state with the most locations, with a total of 514 stores, representing approximately 11% of all Walmart locations in the country.
What other stores are closing in the United States?
In addition to Walmart, other retail chains have closed or plan to close their stores this year. These include the following:
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Walgreens
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Family Dollar
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BuyBuy Baby
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Macy’s
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Advance Auto Parts
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CVS
