Walmart is advancing a multi-year investment to expand and modernise its US store network through 2026 and early 2027.
The plan includes more than 650 store remodels and approximately 20 new openings, forming part of a broader effort to enhance its physical footprint and operations.
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The initiative builds on a commitment made in early 2024 to open or convert over 150 locations while continuing to upgrade existing stores.
Last year, the company launched nine new outlets across Alabama, California, Florida, New Jersey, Texas and Utah.
New stores scheduled for 2026 include Supercentres in Eastvale, California; Apollo Beach, Jacksonville and The Villages in Florida; and a Neighbourhood Market in Ocala, Florida.
Additional projects include a Supercentre expansion in Tucson, Arizona, and a new Supercentre planned for Celina, Texas.
The investment focuses on redesigning store layouts with wider aisles and updated interiors, as well as expanding pickup and delivery capabilities.
Improvements also cover pharmacy and Vision Centre services, as well as new digital features aimed at linking online and in-store shopping.
In its statement, the company said: “Our goal is simple: we want shopping to feel easy, intuitive, and connected while continuing to deliver the everyday low prices our customers expect.
“We are investing not just in buildings, but in people and in the places we call home. From community grants to supplier partnerships, these investments help support local economies in meaningful ways.”
Walmart’s mobile application sits at the core of its omnichannel approach, supporting in-store navigation, price checking, digital payments and various fulfilment options including express delivery.
The retailer said it can serve 95% of US households with delivery within a three-hour window.
The company said the programme is expected to support job creation across construction and retail while contributing to local economic activity through store development and operations.
