Walmart is investing in Texas with plans for refreshes at dozens of sites.
The massive retailer aims to update more than 65 stores, including a handful in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, this year, according to a statement from the company. Walmart invested over $2.6 billion to upgrade stores in Texas in the last five years.
Walmart is pouring resources into the Lone Star State to stand out in the dynamic retail industry that’s benefiting from population growth and new business additions. The company plans to add new stores with new supercenters opening in 2025 in Frisco and Melissa, along with Cypress, this year. Another is set for Celina in the spring of 2026.
“By investing in our stores and associates, we are not only improving the shopping experience but also reinforcing our commitment to being a vital part of the community’s fabric,” Paul Lewellen, senior vice president, southwest business unit operations, said in the statement.
The supercenters will employ about 300 people each.
Walmart plans to remodel 67 stores in Texas as part of a bigger push to revamp about 650 in nearly every state and Puerto Rico.
The remodels stretch from the western parts of the state, including El Paso, to the east with Carthage, and to the south, including McAllen, to North Texas.
Stores slated for remodels in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area are in North Richland Hills, Ennis and Hickory Creek (in Denton County).
The updates for in-store shopping include a new look with new signage and displays to better showcase merchandise. There will also have more selection along with expanded plans for online pick and delivery as well as improvements to pharmacies.