Walmart to Renovate 72 Texas Stores, Many in DFW

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Walmart Inc. has announced plans to remodel 72 stores across Texas this year, including 9 locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The renovations are part of the company's broader $2.5 billion investment in statewide upgrades over the past 5 years as it works to modernize its stores and digital experience. Nationally, Walmart plans to remodel more than 650 supercenters and neighborhood markets in 2026.

Why it matters

Walmart's significant investment in store renovations across Texas, especially in the key DFW market, signals the company's commitment to staying competitive and meeting evolving consumer expectations in the rapidly changing retail landscape. The upgrades aim to enhance the in-store shopping experience and digital capabilities to better serve customers.

The details

The 9 DFW-area Walmart stores slated for renovations this year are located in Allen, Denton, Fort Worth, Garland (2 stores), McKinney, Plano, Rockwall, and Sachse. Alongside the planned renovations, Walmart is also in the process of opening 150 modernized stores nationwide by 2029, including a new 200,000-square-foot supercenter in Celina that will employ about 300 associates.

• Walmart plans to remodel 72 stores across Texas in 2026.
• Over the past 5 years, Walmart has invested more than $2.5 billion in statewide upgrades in Texas.
• Nationally, Walmart plans to remodel more than 650 supercenters and neighborhood markets in 2026.

What’s next

Walmart will soon open a new 200,000-square-foot store in Celina, Texas that will employ about 300 associates and anchor the billion-dollar Shawnee Trail development project.