Walmart to remodel 34 Florida stores in 2025 nationwide investment
The retail giant's multibillion-dollar investment in Florida continues, as several Central Florida stores prepare for a major facelift.
Story Highlights Walmart announces remodeling of 650 stores nationwide in 2025 — including five in Central Florida.
Renovations include expanded departments, bolder signage and improved pharmacies.
Expert suggests remodeling aims to compete with Target's presentation.
The world's largest company by revenue is giving a new look to its stores.
Walmart has announced it is remodeling more than 650 locations nationwide in 2025, with 34 Florida stores getting the upgrades — including five in Central Florida:
11930 Narcoossee Road, Orlando
1001 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne
1101 Beville Road, Daytona Beach
1590 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange
1569 Saxon Blvd., Deltona
The Betonville, Arkansas-based company said the changes will involve four primary areas of renovation:
Store signage and in-store displays will be bigger and bolder.
Departments will be expanded with new items and wider selection.
Online pickup and delivery options and areas will be expanded.
Pharmacies are getting wider aisles and private screening rooms and checkout areas.
Walmart spent $1.6 billion on store upgrades and improvements in Florida over the past five years, according to a release from the company. More than 118,000 people in the state work for Walmart.
Jeff Johnson, an associate vice president and retail expert with Colliers, who is not affiliated with the retail giant, said the move is likely about refreshing the look in the brand's continuing competition with Target.
"A lot of it has to do with just being fresh and clean," he said. "[Target] definitely beat them out ... as far as the way they're presented. It's far cleaner, it's less cluttered. So I would imagine that's part of what's driving Walmart's [remodeling]."
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Jeff Johnson, associate vice president, Colliers
Colliers International
Johnson called Walmart and Target "category unicorns" since their asset class is only competitively occupied by the two brands. He said that Walmart remains one of the most sought after anchor tenants for new developments.
"Not always by municipalities," Johnsons said. "Sometimes, they can be seen as a lower class, less desirable anchor. But for developers and landlords, they are absolutely desired. They develop a critical mass wherever they are located which helps with rental rates for fast food users, restaurants, just everybody else."
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