Walmart has announced a new fulfillment center in Lancaster, Texas, near Dallas. The expansive facility is more than 1.5 million square feet and is part of a series of four centers the company announced last year. The main goal of this center is to provide fast shipping services so that 95% of the US population can receive their orders within 1-2 days. Once the center’s operations are strengthened, it is expected that around 1,000 jobs will be created.
In 2021, Walmart broke ground on a three-story facility as part of an $800 million project. The project also included the development of a 730,000 square foot grocery distribution center. Preconstruction and construction services for the project were provided by Caddell. Located at 2500 Beltline Road, this 293-acre property is adjacent to Lancaster Airport and provides direct access to downtown Dallas and I-45 approximately 32 miles north.
Walmart also recently announced plans to open a new facility in Northern California in 2026, its fifth location in the region. And earlier this year, the company completed its largest fulfillment center, spanning 2.2 million square feet near Indianapolis in McCordsville, Indiana. These state-of-the-art facilities utilize a five-stage process system designed to significantly increase efficiency.
Dallas continues to lead the nation in industrial development for third consecutive year
According to a recent report from Commercial Search, the Dallas market is expected to maintain its position as a leader in industrial development for the third year in a row. Specifically, the report revealed that construction activity is expected to increase significantly, with a total of 61.6 million square feet of industrial space under construction. This represents a significant 60% increase compared to his 38 million square feet last year. Additionally, this 61.6 million square feet represents approximately 7.1% of current market inventory. Dallas also continues to lead the nation in industrial development, followed by Phoenix and California’s Inland Empire.
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