Walmart is a great place to shop if you want to stretch your budget . But in some places, shoppers no longer have as many Walmart stores to shop at as they did previously.
With the popularity of online shopping, many retailers are pulling back on brick-and-mortar locations, and that includes Walmart. In fact, the retail giant just closed some of its stores in 2024 after nearly two dozen closures in 2023.
Here are 11 stores the retailer has closed this year.
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1. California
Closed locations:
- San Diego (2121 Imperial Ave.)
- El Cajon, California (605 Fletcher Pkwy)
- West Covina, California (2753 E. Eastland Center Drive)
- Granite Bay, California (4080 Douglas Blvd.)
- Fremont, California (40580 Albrae St.)
Walmart closed its location in San Diego on February 9. For this location in particular, the retailer mentioned it could not reach an agreement with the property owner and decided to not move forward with another lease.
The El Cajon also closed on February 9, the West Covina location closed on March 29, and the Granite Bay location closed on April 12. These locations did not perform well and did not meet financial expectations. The location in Fremont closed on May 24.
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Closed location: 10400 E Colfax Ave.
June 7 saw the closure of this neighborhood market location in Aurora due to financial challenges. Shoppers can still visit Aurora's seven other locations to save money on essentials .
3. Georgia
Closed locations:
- Dunwoody, Georgia (4725 Ashford Dunwoody Rd.)
- Marietta, Georgia (3101 Roswell Rd.)
The metro Atlanta area now has two less Walmart locations after both stores closed on July 12.
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4. Ohio
Closed location: 3579 S. High St
Walmart shut its doors to its Columbus location due to financial troubles. This location said its final goodbyes on February 16.
5. Maryland
Closed location: 1238 Putty Hill Avenue
The town of Towson said farewell to its location on April 5. The reason for its closure was due to not meeting financial expectations.
6. Wisconsin
Closed location: 7025 W. Main Street
Milwaukee's neighborhood market location shut its doors on May 17 due to low performance.
Walmart lovers still have time to visit this location one last time before its closure.
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Retailers across the country are tightening their belts through layoffs and store closures as they prepare to weather what many believe to be a coming recession.
If you live in one of these communities, your grocery bills might be a bit higher now. Taking a part-time job, developing a side hustle, or finding another way to make more cash might be your best option for staying ahead of these higher costs.
Walmart may cut costs in the short term, but there will be long-term implications for communities that might struggle to find alternatives to the cheap food, medicine, and household supplies that these shuttered Walmarts leave behind.
Money tips that can work for everyone
No matter what your bank account balance is, there's always an opportunity to optimize and improve your finances. Here's a quick checklist of things you can look at today.
Focus on paying off your debt. Debt can hold you back from making progress with your overall financial well-being. Aside from cutting expenses, there are tools that can help you pay off debt faster like balance transfer credit cards and debt counseling.
Earning extra income can give you breathing room. If finances are tight, earning some extra money to supplement your income can make a huge difference. A new job is one option to consider, but if you're not ready to make a big change or already retired, a part-time side job could be a better choice.
Cut your expenses. It sounds painful and so not fun, but it doesn't have to be. Take a look at your biggest expenses because that's where you'll probably find the biggest savings. For example, auto insurance rates have been soaring so shopping around for a new insurance company can be the fastest way to cut your bill. Also, look for ways to cut your grocery bill (despite rising inflation).
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