Walmart Announces Historic $6 Billion Investment in Mexico for 2025

• Walmart to invest $6 billion in Mexico
• 5,550 direct jobs to be created
• More stores and distribution centers to open

U.S. retail giant Walmart will invest $6 billion in Mexico during 2025.

The investment includes the opening of new stores in all its formats and the construction of two state-of-the-art distribution centers.

“As part of this investment, we will open more stores this year in our Bodega Aurrera, Sam’s Club, Walmart Supercenter, and Walmart Express formats, generating approximately 5,550 direct jobs. These new stores will add to the 3,200 we already operate,” revealed Ignacio Caride, CEO of Walmart Mexico and Central America.

The announcement was made during Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s morning press conference.

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Walmart will open distribution centers in the Bajío region and the state of Tlaxcala, which will include technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics.

“These new stores will join the 3,200 we already operate across nearly 600 municipalities in all 32 states of the country,” Caride added.

With this investment, the company aims to strengthen its presence in Mexico, where it already employs more than 200,000 people.

“Walmart arrived in Mexico more than 65 years ago, and we’ll be here for the next 30, 60, or 90 years to strengthen the best shopping experience,” said the executive.

Additionally, the company will increase the national content of its products, aligning with the government’s goal of promoting Mexican-made goods.

President Sheinbaum emphasized the intention to boost the presence of Mexican products in Walmart’s retail offerings.

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The company currently works with 30,000 Mexican suppliers, 85% of whom are small and medium-sized enterprises.

More than eight out of ten products sold at Walmart Mexico are 100% made in the country, according to company data.

“We are strongly committed to helping people in Mexico save money and live better. To achieve that, we reinforce our long-term commitment to this great country every day,” Caride said.

The announcement adds to a wave of recent foreign investments in Mexico from giants such as Mercado Libre, Amazon, Netflix, Santander, and Nestlé.

Earlier in March, Mercado Libre unveiled a $3.4 billion investment, while Netflix announced a $1 billion commitment.

Spanish bank Santander also revealed plans to invest over $2 billion in Mexico.

These investments are part of the so-called «Mexico Plan,» a strategy driven by Sheinbaum to position the country among the world’s top ten economies.

“Walmart arrived in Mexico more than 65 years ago, and we’ll remain here for the next 30, 60, or 90 years to strengthen the best omnichannel shopping experience for the more than five million customers who shop with us daily. Thank you for your trust, Madam President—count on our full commitment,” Caride reiterated.

Mexico closed 2024 with a record figure of $36.872 billion in foreign direct investment.

This marked a 2.3% increase from the previous year, according to the Ministry of Economy.

However, analysts warn that tariff threats from Donald Trump’s administration could slow the country’s economic growth.

The uncertainty sparked by these trade tensions remains one of the biggest challenges for Mexico’s economic outlook.

Despite that, Walmart’s investment represents a strong vote of confidence in the Mexican market and its long-term potential.

SOURCE: EFE / YAHOO FINANCE

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