Wal-Mart de Mexico to Raise 2026 Capital Expenditures by 10%

Wal-Mart de Mexico plans to increase its capital expenditures by 10% to 43 billion Mexican pesos ($2.4 billion) in 2026. The investment will focus on opening 1,500 new stores from 2025 to 2029, with new stores expected to drive 1.5% to 1.7% of sales growth in 2026. The allocation includes 26% for new stores, 42% for remodeling existing stores, 24% for supply chain modernization, and 8% for technology projects. Walmex currently operates 3,316 stores in Mexico and 949 in Central America.