Walmart is shifting its focus to remodels as it revamps its brick-and-mortar stores for the digital age. The retail giant recently announced store plans for 10 states, which encompass a total expected investment of over $1 billion. Nearly all of the capital is going towards remodeling — only two new locations were included in the plans. The remodeling effort includes the launch and continued expansion of several customer-focused innovations, including high-tech “pick-up towers,” autonomous self-driving floor scrubbers and automated shelf scanners. The chain is also expanding online grocery pickup and grocery delivery services.
Here is a review of Walmart’s anticipated investments state-by-state.
- Texas: Estimated $264.9 million; 54 store remodels.
- Florida: Estimated $173 million; 33 store remodels.
- California: Estimated $145 million; 20 store remodels.
- Indiana: Estimated $96.1 million; 19 store remodels.
- North Carolina: Estimated $87 million; 18 store remodels.
- Pennsylvania: Estimated $83 million; 15 store remodels.
- Arizona: Estimated $71.8 million; 14 store remodels.
- Alabama: Estimated $69 million; 14 store remodels.
- South Carolina: Estimated $45 million; 8 store remodels.
- Maryland: Estimated $29 million; 6 store remodels.
