Walmart has flagged a significant expansion of its store modernization program in Texas, saying it will remodel 72 locations in the state in 2026 as part of a broader effort to update its physical and digital shopping experience.
The retailer said the planned upgrades will touch store layouts, in-store technology and customer services with the goal of enabling faster shopping and delivery options. Walmart stated that most customers at modernized locations will be able to receive orders in as little as an hour, reflecting the company’s focus on tighter fulfillment windows.
Nationally, Walmart (NYSE:WMT) is carrying out remodels at more than 650 Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets during the year. The company also noted that it has invested in excess of $2.5 billion in Texas store upgrades over the past five years.
The refreshed stores will introduce expanded services, including free pharmacy delivery for Walmart+ members, with coverage that includes GLP-1 medications, according to the company. A new store-based app feature will help customers navigate store layouts and book services at Walmart’s Auto Care Center. Remodel plans also call for updated pharmacies and Vision Centers with expanded brand offerings.
"We’re proud to work and serve customers across Texas, and our continued investment reflects how deeply we believe in this state and its communities," said Elise Vasquez-Warner, Senior Vice President, Southwest Business Unit, Walmart U.S.
Beyond store renovations, Walmart is preparing to open a milk processing facility in Robinson, Texas. The company said the new plant will create more than 400 jobs and supply milk to customers across the South.
The remodeling program is expected to generate construction jobs during the work phase and add long-term retail positions once stores reopen. Updated locations will also carry expanded product assortments from brands such as De’Longhi, Oura, Jessica Simpson and Lemme, and will feature interactive displays to support customer engagement.
Walmart framed these initiatives as part of a continued investment in its physical retail presence in parallel with digital integration designed to speed service and broaden in-store offerings.