Walmart to make $6 billion investment in Mexico; adding 1,500 stores by 2030

Walmart de México y Centroamérica (Walmex) plans to invest more than $6 billion in Mexico in 2025 to expand operations with new stores, generating approximately 5,500 direct jobs. The new locations will join the more than 3,200 stores Walmex currently operates in all 32 states of Mexico.

Walmex, which operates stores in Mexico under the Bodega Aurrera, Sam’s Club, Walmart Supercenter and Walmart Express banners, plans to open more than 1,500 stores across the country in the next five years, with Bodega Aurrera serving as the main growth vehicle.

Also as part of the investment, the company said it will continue advancing the construction of two state-of-the-art distribution centers in the Bajío region and in the state of Tlaxcala. The centers will feature robotics and artificial intelligence technology.

“This announcement strengthens Walmart de México y Centroamérica solid purpose to help Mexican families save money and live better, reaffirming our long-term commitment to the country,” the company said in a statement.

Walmex said its commitment to the country’s economic development is reflected in its supply chain, composed of more than 33,000 suppliers, 85% of which are small and medium enterprises.

“And 83% of the products we sell are proudly ‘Made in Mexico,'” the company added.