Walmart is celebrating the grand opening of its new supercenter in Cypress, Texas — the company’s first ground-up site in four years and the first new-construction “Store of the Future” in the U.S.
This milestone marks a step forward in Walmart’s plan to build or convert more than 150 stores over the next several years as part of its long-term commitment to modernizing retail, expanding access to essential services and strengthening communities nationwide.
The Cypress Supercenter features reimagined layouts, expanded services and innovative technology. The store will create hundreds of local jobs, showcase local Texas-based suppliers and serve as a community hub.
“This isn’t just a ribbon cutting. It’s a commitment to the future, an investment in a community and new job opportunities,” said John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S. “I’m proud of our associates in Cypress who brought this to reality.”
Along with a refreshed look and feel, the Cypress Supercenter offers a broader assortment across key categories and new ways to shop and save. Customers will see QR codes throughout the store that unlock digital tools, resources and instant access to an expanded assortment.
Highlights of the new store include:
- A full-service fuel station with eight pumps serving up to 16 vehicles;
- A modern pharmacy with a health services room and drive-thru;
- A refreshed Vision Center offering expanded services;
- Elevated departments in fashion, baby, home and pets;
- Regional and popular favorites such as a Hispanic bakery section, fresh tortilla maker, sushi station and Dunkin’;
- Customer-centric amenities include a Mother’s Room and an Auto Care Center;
- Ability for customers to use the Walmart app to engage with the store, including scheduling TV mounting, enhancing registries or booking tire installation;
- Best-in-class pickup and delivery options – including curbside pickup, fast delivery (within three hours), express delivery (as soon as 30 minutes) and InHome; and
- Store-wide digital shelf labels and updated Walmart branding.
“This store was built with the customer in mind. It’s part of a larger transformation happening across our stores as we reimagine what shopping looks like for the future. It shows what’s possible when innovation meets intention,” Furner said.
The new Cypress store brings more than 300 new jobs to the region, with positions that include tuition-free college from day one, flexible scheduling and competitive paid time off. In addition to local employment, the store supports regional suppliers, contractors and service providers – fueling economic growth across the greater Cypress and Houston areas.
The Cypress opening is part of a multi-million-dollar investment strategy to modernize retail, create high-quality jobs and enhance the shopping experience for customers across the United States. In addition to Cypress, in 2025, Walmart plans to open new supercenters in Frisco, Texas; Melissa, Texas; Eagle Mountain, Utah; and Eastvale, California. Neighborhood Markets will debut in Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Milton, Florida; and Pace, Florida, while stores in Mountain View, California, and East Windsor, New Jersey, will be converted into full supercenters.
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