Walmart has unveiled a new fulfillment center in Lancaster, Texas, near Dallas. The expansive facility spans more than 1.5 million square feet and is part of a series of four centers announced by the company last year. The primary goal of this center is to provide fast shipping services, thereby allowing 95% of the U.S. population to receive their orders within one or two days. As the center ramps up its operations, it’s expected to create jobs for approximately 1,000 individuals.
In 2021, Walmart broke ground on the 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. Pre-construction and construction services for the project were provided by Caddell. The 293-acre property, located at 2500 Belt Line Road, is adjacent to Lancaster Airport and has direct access to Interstate 45 with downtown Dallas approximately 20 miles north.
Walmart also recently announced its plans to open a new facility in northern California in 2026, which would be its fifth in the area. And, earlier this year, the company completed its largest fulfillment center spanning 2.2 million square feet near Indianapolis in McCordsville, Ind. These state-of-the-art facilities utilize a five-step process system aimed at greatly enhancing efficiency.
Dallas Continues to Lead the Nation in Industrial Development for the 3rd Year Running
According to a recent report from CommercialSearch, the Dallas market is set to maintain its position as the leader in industrial development for the third consecutive year. Specifically, the report revealed that there will be a significant increase in construction activity with a projected total of 61.6 million square feet of industrial space under construction. This represents a substantial 60% increase compared to last year’s 38 million square feet. Additionally, the 61.6 million square feet accounts for approximately 7.1% of the current stock in the market. Dallas also continues to lead nationally in industrial development with Phoenix and Inland Empire, Calif., following behind.
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