Ignacio Caride, CEO of Walmart Mexico, announced that the renowned supermarket chain will invest $6 billion in the country in 2025.
This significant investment is expected to generate 5,500 new direct jobs and aims to enhance the omnichannel shopping experience for the more than five million customers the company serves daily.
Ignacio Caride, CEO of Walmart Mexico
Expansion Across All Business Units
The investment includes the opening of new stores across all of Walmart’s business formats in Mexico:
- Bodega Aurrera
- Sam’s Club
- Walmart Supercenter
- Walmart Express
Additionally, two state-of-the-art distribution centers will be built in the Bajío and Tlaxcala regions.
These facilities will feature advanced technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence, and will complement the 21 distribution centers Walmart currently operates in Mexico.
Shoppers browse products at a Walmart de Mexico SAB store in Mexico City, Mexico
Walmart’s Long-Term Commitment to Mexico
The announcement, made at the National Palace in the presence of President Claudia Sheinbaum, highlighted Walmart’s long-standing commitment to Mexico, where it has operated for over 65 years.
As part of its omnichannel strategy, the company is focused on deepening its integration with the local economy and supporting domestic production.
Currently, over 83% of the products sold across Walmart’s 3,200+ stores in Mexico are locally sourced, and 85% of its 30,000 suppliers in the country are small and medium-sized enterprises.
According to the Mexican Stock Exchange, Walmart Mexico will increase its investment in Mexico and Central America by 20% compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 41.8 billion pesos.
This expansion not only drives the company’s growth but also strengthens its role as an economic engine for thousands of families and local businesses.
