Walmart de México y Centroamérica (Walmex) plans to invest more than $6bn in Mexico in 2025 to expand operations with new stores, generating approximately 5,500 direct jobs.
Walmart Inc. is making a big investment to expand its presence south of the border, with its new locations joining 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 centres in the Bajío region and in the state of Tlaxcala. The centres 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.
