Walmart Announces 1st Futuristic Store With Unusual Amenities

Walmart has announced its first major "store of the future" with a series of new and unusual amenities for customers.

Walmart announced the grand opening "of its newest Supercenter in Cypress, Texas — the company’s first ground-up Supercenter in four years and the first new-construction 'Store of the Future' in the U.S.," according to a April 30, 2025, press release. Walmart says the goal is to "modernize" retail by anticipating customers' needs relating to auto repair, health, and other issues.

"This milestone marks an exciting 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 company wrote.

Walmart announced a series of unusual amenities at the new store. 

They include a full-service fuel station for up to 16 vehicles, a "modern Pharmacy with a Health Services Room and Drive-Thru," a Hispanic bakery section including a fresh tortilla maker and sushi station, and "customer-centric amenities" like an Auto Care Center. The SuperCenter also has a Dunkin'.

"Customers will see QR codes throughout the store that unlock digital tools, resources, and instant access to an expanded assortment," Walmart wrote.

Customers are able to use the Walmart App for "scheduling TV mounting, enhancing registries or booking tire installation," the news release said.

There will also be a series of delivery options, including fast delivery within three hours, express delivery within 30 minutes, and InHome delivery, Walmart wrote.

The store will also have "digital shelf labels," according to Walmart.

“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, in the news release. “I’m proud of our associates in Cypress who brought this to reality.”

According to Walmart, "In addition to Cypress, in 2025, Walmart plans to open new Supercenters in Frisco, Texas; Melissa, Texas; Eagle Mountain, Utah; and Eastvale, California."

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