Walmart Opens First 'Store of the Future' in Texas, Plans 150 More

Walmart has launched its first 'store of the future' supercenter in Cypress, Texas, marking its first new ground-up supercenter in four years and the start of a major expansion and modernization strategy. This flagship location features a reimagined layout with advanced technology, including digital shelf labels, interactive QR codes, and expanded app integration to streamline and personalize the shopping experience. The store also offers new amenities, such as a Hispanic bakery, fresh tortilla maker, sushi station, Dunkin’, and regionally tailored offerings, alongside modernized Home and Fashion departments. Enhanced services include a full-service fuel station, drive-thru pharmacy, car maintenance center, and a variety of delivery options, from curbside pickup to express delivery. Walmart plans to build or convert more than 150 stores into this new supercenter model across the U.S. in the coming years, positioning these stores as community hubs that create local jobs and showcase local suppliers. This initiative follows recent closures of underperforming stores and signals Walmart’s broader commitment to transforming retail for evolving consumer needs.