Walmart has confirmed one of its most important decisions in recent years. The American retail giant, which has been operating in Mexico for more than six decades, plans to make a multi-million dollar investment in the country. According to Ignacio Caride, CEO of Walmart in Mexico, the company will invest 6 billion dollars in 2025, which represents a firm step to consolidate its growth in the region.
This ambitious project will not only impact the national economy but will also bring significant changes for the company's workers and customers. According to Caride, the investment will allow the creation of 5,500 new direct jobs. This increase in employment will contribute to strengthening the local economy, as well as ensuring a more efficient and modern shopping experience for Walmart's millions of customers in Mexico.
Walmart will grow significantly in Mexico
The investment that will be allocated to various areas of Walmart will include the opening of new stores in all its business units. These are Bodega Aurrera, Sam's Club, Walmart Supercenter, and Walmart Express.
Additionally, the construction of two state-of-the-art distribution centers is planned, which will be located in the Bajío and Tlaxcala regions. These facilities will be equipped with advanced technology such as robotics and artificial intelligence.
The incorporation of these new tools will not only optimize the supply chain but will also allow Walmart to improve its customer service capacity. The company already has 21 distribution centers throughout the country, so this new investment will complement and strengthen the company's logistics infrastructure. These centers will enable greater efficiency in product distribution to stores and facilitate access to a wider variety of products.
Walmart is also very committed to the local economy
Walmart has demonstrated, over the years, its strong commitment to Mexico. During the event held at the National Palace, in the presence of President Claudia Sheinbaum, Caride highlighted the importance of this country in the company's global strategy. "Mexico has been a key partner for more than 65 years and this is just the beginning of our continued investment," Caride stated.
In addition to its contribution to job creation, Walmart has committed to supporting the local economy. In its omnichannel business strategy, the company has managed to integrate national products into its offering. Currently, more than 83% of the products they sell in their more than 3,200 stores are of Mexican origin. But not only that, 85% of their 30,000 suppliers in the country are small and medium-sized enterprises.
In terms of investment, Walmart Mexico is preparing for a significant increase. According to the Mexican Stock Exchange, investment in the country and Central America is expected to grow by 20% compared to the previous year. This means that in 2025, Walmart will allocate 41.8 billion pesos to its expansion and operations in the region.
This decision highlights Walmart's ability to maintain its market leadership, even in times of global economic challenges. It not only implies growth for the company but also an economic engine for thousands of families and local businesses that benefit from its presence.
With this investment, Walmart reinforces its role as one of the leading retail chains in Mexico. It also consolidates itself as a key pillar of the local economy. This type of decision demonstrates Walmart's commitment to the well-being of its employees and customers while continuing to drive the country's economic development.