Walmart Expands Automation Across Distribution Centers

Walmart is accelerating automation of its supply chain, CEO John Furner and CFO John David Rainey said on Feb. 25, 2026 earnings call, with 23 of 42 U.S. regional distribution centers being retrofitted and plans to upgrade all locations. About 60% of U.S. stores receive some freight from automated centers and roughly half of e-commerce fulfillment volume is automated, helping limit shipping costs and speed delivery.