Walmart, the largest supermarket chain in the United States, recently revealed its plans to expand its presence in the country during 2025. The expansion will include the opening of new stores in strategic locations, aiming to meet the growing demand from its customer base.
If you’re a frequent customer of this store, here’s where the new branches will open so you can see if they will be near your home.
Where will Walmart open new stores?
According to the company, new stores are planned to open in various cities across the United States, especially in the states of California and Texas. So far, the confirmed locations for this year are:
- Mountain View, California
- Eastvale, California
- Cypress, Texas
- Frisco, Texas
- Melissa, Texas
- Celina, Texas
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Walmart will open more Neighborhood Markets and Sam’s Clubs
Walmart will not only focus on its large stores but will also expand its offering by opening new Neighborhood Markets. These smaller stores are designed to provide a more convenient shopping experience tailored to customer needs, with a special emphasis on fresh products and everyday items. The new locations set to open in 2025 are:
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Milton, Florida
The company is also planning the opening of more Sam’s Club stores, which focus on wholesale shopping through membership. There will be just one more Sam’s Club opening:
- Tempe, Arizona
Walmart will close stores in 2025
The opening of new stores isn’t the only news Walmart revealed, as the supermarket chain also plans to close some branches in different states across the country due to poor financial performance.
Why will Walmart close stores in 2025?
The company explained that the decrease in sales and the growing competition from e-commerce were key factors in this decision, as the stores have become “unprofitable” due to inflation and the change in consumer habits, with more people opting for online shopping.
How many stores will Walmart close?
Five stores will close across the country.
Which Walmart stores will close?
The confirmed store closures will occur at the following locations:
- San Diego: 2121 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92102
- El Cajon: 605 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92020
- West Covina: 2753 E. Eastland Center Dr., West Covina, CA 91791
- Fremont: 40580 Albrae Street, Fremont, CA 94538
- Granite Bay: 4080 Douglas Boulevard, Granite Bay, CA 95746
How many Walmart stores are there in the United States?
As of the end of 2024, Walmart had a total of 4,599 stores in the United States. Texas leads with the highest number of branches, with 514 stores, which accounts for about 11% of the company’s total stores in the country.
Why is there a price difference between Walmart stores?
Prices can fluctuate between different stores because each one manages its own inventory. This allows a manager to adjust prices to clear out excess stock, offer discounts to customers during special sales, or compete with other local businesses.
How much does Walmart sell in the United States?
The retail giant’s net sales showed continued growth until the end of last year, when it reached its highest level, with a total nearing $642.6 billion.
How many Walmart stores are there worldwide?
Currently, the company operates more than 10,500 stores and clubs in 26 countries around the world, operating under 46 different names.
