Walmart de México y Centroamérica plans to invest $122 million (2.5 billion pesos) in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico for the period 2025-2027, which includes the opening of more than 20 new units of its Bodega Aurrera, Bodega Aurrera Express, Mi Bodega Aurrera, Sam’s Club and Walmart Supercenter formats. The new stores and clubs will generate more than 1,300 permanent direct jobs.
The investment announcement was made at the Government Palace of the state of Tamaulipas in the presence of Américo Villarreal Anaya, Governor of the State of Tamaulipas, as well as the State Secretary of Economy, Ninfa Cantú Deándar, and other representatives of the state government.
“At Walmart Mexico and Central America, we are excited about the growth potential that the future holds for us in the state of Tamaulipas,” said Javier Treviño Cantú, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs. “With the investment we are announcing today, we reiterate our commitment to continue helping families in the state save money and live better, offering an omnichannel shopping experience to serve our customers and associates with the products and services they need, when and how they need them.”
Walmart Mexico and Central America began operations in the state of Tamaulipas in November 1995 with the opening of Sam’s Club Tampico. The company currently operates 77 stores and clubs in the state, generating more than 3,800 permanent direct jobs and representing a historic investment of more than $339 million (6.9 billion pesos).
