Walmart Mexico To Invest MX$2.5 Billion In Tamaulipas

Walmart Mexico and Central America plans to invest MX$2.5 billion (US$123.8 million) in Tamaulipas to open 20 new retail units between 2025 and 2027. The expansion is expected to generate over 1,300 permanent direct jobs across various store formats, including Bodega Aurrera, Bodega Aurrera Express, Mi Bodega Aurrera, Sam's Club, and Walmart Supercenter.

"At Walmart Mexico and Central America, we are excited about the growth potential that the future holds for us in the state of Tamaulipas," says Javier Treviño, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Walmart Mexico and Central America.

The investment aligns with the company’s strategy to strengthen its regional presence and enhance supply chain capabilities. As part of this initiative, Walmart Mexico will introduce a support program for small agricultural producers in Tamaulipas. The program aims to integrate more local suppliers into Walmart's value chain, fostering economic growth in the region’s agricultural sector.

This latest commitment builds on Walmart’s long-term investment in the state. Since establishing its first Sam’s Club in Tampico in November 1995, the company has invested MX$ 6.9 billion in Tamaulipas. Over nearly three decades, Walmart has expanded its footprint to 77 stores and clubs across the state, employing over 3,800 people.

The investment plan was announced during a meeting with Tamaulipas Governor Américo Villarreal, who highlighted the economic benefits the new stores will bring. He says that the expansion would not only create jobs but also offer growth opportunities for local businesses and improve the state’s commercial competitiveness.

Treviño says that the company is committed to economic development. He points to Walmart's participation in the Package Against Inflation and Cost Savings (PACIC), a federal initiative that aims to stabilize the prices of essential food items. The company renewed its involvement in November 2024, agreeing to maintain the price of a group of 24 basic food products at a maximum of MX$910. This group includes eggs, chicken, beef steak, milk, bread, pasta, canned tuna, and rice.

Additionally, Treviño says that Walmart Mexico and Central America sees strong potential for growth in Tamaulipas. He adds that the investment underscores the retailer’s goal of providing cost-saving opportunities to local families while expanding its physical and online shopping services. With these new stores, the company aims to reinforce its presence in the region and contribute to the long-term economic stability of the state.

Walmart Supporting Local Suppliers 

Walmart recently joined the Hecho en Mexico campaign to promote locally made products across its 3,200 stores and digital platforms, aligning with the government’s strategy to boost domestic production, as reported by MBN. With 91% of its products already sourced from Mexico, the retailer is evaluating further import substitutions amid trade uncertainties, though experts warn of challenges in scaling local supply chains. Despite recent controversy surrounding its diversity policies in the United States, Walmart says it remains focused on strengthening its corporate social responsibility in Mexico through initiatives like Mexico te Abraza, which provides job opportunities for repatriated citizens.