Walmart breaks ground on $38.3M Reynosa Supercenter and Sam’s Club

Walmart de México y Centroamérica is returning to Reynosa with a 670 million-peso investment — about $38.3 million — that will bring a new Walmart Supercenter and Sam’s Club to the border city.

The project is expected to open during the fourth quarter of 2026 and create more than 200 direct jobs, company officials said during a groundbreaking ceremony last week.

The development marks Walmart’s return to Reynosa after roughly a decade away.

Walmart previously operated a store on Hidalgo Boulevard, one of the city’s main commercial corridors, before leaving the market after a fire severely damaged the facility.

“This year our customers will be able to enjoy the shopping experience in these two stores,” said Jorge Estrada Taracena, deputy director of corporate affairs for Walmart de México y Centroamérica.

The new commercial complex, known as Combo Libramiento Reynosa, is being developed along the Reynosa-Matamoros highway corridor, an area that has experienced significant residential, industrial and commercial growth in recent years.

For local officials, the investment represents another sign of confidence in Reynosa’s economy as manufacturers, suppliers and service companies continue expanding operations across the border region.

“This project strengthens the economic development of our city, creates new job opportunities and reaffirms the confidence that major companies have in Reynosa’s potential,” Reynosa Mayor Carlos Peña Ortiz said.

Walmart said the new stores are part of its broader strategy to expand access to products through both physical locations and e-commerce while continuing to grow its footprint in Mexico.

During the ceremony, company executives highlighted Walmart’s long history in Tamaulipas. The retailer opened its first Sam’s Club in the state in 1995 and today operates nearly 90 Walmart, Sam’s Club and Bodega Aurrera locations across Tamaulipas.

According to the company, those stores support more than 3,000 direct jobs statewide.

The Reynosa development alone is expected to generate more than 200 direct jobs once operational.

Walmart executives also credited local authorities for helping facilitate the project.

“In Reynosa, our company has found an ally to grow, expand and help accelerate the economy,” Estrada Taracena said.

He also praised the city for providing regulatory certainty as the company advanced the project.

“I especially want to thank the Municipality of Reynosa for its clear rules and streamlined processes,” he said.

Construction began earlier this year, and company officials said both stores are expected to begin operations before the end of 2026.

The investment adds to a growing list of commercial and industrial projects announced in Reynosa, where population growth, cross-border trade, and nearshoring activity continue to drive demand for retail, housing, and services.