Walmart invests US$2.5 billion in Mexico

In a statement sent to Mexico’s stock exchanges, executives from Walmart—the country’s largest supermarket chain—announced that, as part of Walmex Day 2026, they will invest US$2.5 billion in the country this year.

It was detailed that the company’s strategic investment will be divided into four key areas: the first is existing stores, with 42% allocated to renovations and maintenance, incorporating new capabilities such as omnichannel features for on-demand services.

For new stores, 26% will be allocated, aiming to reaffirm the commitment to open more than 500 stores between 2025 and 2029. New stores are expected to contribute between 1.5 and 1.7 percent to total sales growth by 2026, with Bodega Aurrera as the primary driver of growth.

Twenty-four percent is earmarked for expanding and modernizing the supply chain through automation, with the goal of increasing growth capacity, product availability, and efficiency, while reducing the cost of serving customers. The opening of new automated distribution centers in Guanajuato and Tlaxcala is planned for 2027.

The remaining 8% of the capital will be allocated to strategic technology projects to improve execution and data management, scale the business, offer a better shopping experience through digital platforms, and increase automation in stores and distribution centers, boosting associate productivity.

Finally, the company presented the Board of Directors’ proposal regarding dividend payments and the maximum amount for the repurchase of treasury shares.