Walmart Unveils New 350-Acre Campus in Bentonville
Walmart unveiled its New Home Office campus in Northwest Arkansas, a 350-acre sustainable workplace representing a multibillion-dollar investment. The campus features mass timber construction, smart building technology, and renewable energy integration, with a phased opening continuing throughout 2025.
Key facilities include Sam Walton Hall, a 200,000-square-foot auditorium, a Welcome Center, Helen's Amphitheatre, and '8th & Plate' food hall. The campus incorporates 12 office buildings designed for LEED Platinum certification, with 50% dedicated to green space including 750,000 native plants and 5,000 trees.
The development emphasizes associate wellness with the 360,000-square-foot Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness facility and Little Squiggles Children's Enrichment Center. Sustainable features include 13 acres of smart-enabled lake reservoirs, seven miles of pedestrian paths, 1,000 bike parking spots, and 300 EV charging stations. Street-front retail will open in Spring 2025, featuring local and national brands.
Walmart ha svelato il suo nuovo campus per l'ufficio centrale nel Nord-Ovest dell'Arkansas, un luogo di lavoro sostenibile di 350 acri che rappresenta un investimento da diversi miliardi di dollari. Il campus presenta una costruzione in legno massiccio, tecnologia intelligente per edifici e integrazione di energia rinnovabile, con un'apertura a fasi che continuerà fino al 2025.
Le strutture principali includono Sam Walton Hall, un auditorium di 200.000 piedi quadrati, un Centro di Benvenuto, l'Amfiteatro di Helen e il mercato gastronomico '8th & Plate'. Il campus incorpora 12 edifici per uffici progettati per la certificazione LEED Platinum, con il 50% dedicato agli spazi verdi, tra cui 750.000 piante autoctone e 5.000 alberi.
Il progetto pone l'accento sul benessere dei collaboratori con il centro Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness di 360.000 piedi quadrati e il Centro di Arricchimento per Bambini Little Squiggles. Le caratteristiche sostenibili includono 13 acri di bacini lacustri dotati di tecnologia smart, sette miglia di percorsi pedonali, 1.000 posti per biciclette e 300 stazioni di ricarica per veicoli elettrici. Il commercio al dettaglio lungo la strada aprirà nella primavera del 2025, con marchi locali e nazionali.
Walmart presentó su nuevo campus de oficinas en el noroeste de Arkansas, un lugar de trabajo sostenible de 350 acres que representa una inversión multimillonaria. El campus cuenta con construcción de madera masiva, tecnología de edificios inteligentes e integración de energía renovable, con una apertura por fases que continuará hasta 2025.
Las instalaciones clave incluyen Sam Walton Hall, un auditorio de 200,000 pies cuadrados, un Centro de Bienvenida, el Anfiteatro de Helen y el mercado gastronómico '8th & Plate'. El campus incorpora 12 edificios de oficinas diseñados para la certificación LEED Platinum, con el 50% destinado a espacios verdes, incluyendo 750,000 plantas nativas y 5,000 árboles.
El desarrollo enfatiza el bienestar de los asociados con la instalación Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness de 360,000 pies cuadrados y el Centro de Enriquecimiento Infantil Little Squiggles. Las características sostenibles incluyen 13 acres de embalses de lago habilitados para tecnología inteligente, siete millas de caminos peatonales, 1,000 espacios para bicicletas y 300 estaciones de carga para vehículos eléctricos. El comercio minorista enfrente de la calle abrirá en la primavera de 2025, presentando marcas locales y nacionales.
월마트는 아칸소 주 북서부에 위치한 새로운 본사 캠퍼스를 공개했습니다. 이 캠퍼스는 350 에이커의 지속 가능한 직장으로 수십억 달러의 투자로 이루어졌습니다. 캠퍼스는 대량 목재 건축, 스마트 빌딩 기술 및 재생 가능 에너지 통합을 특징으로 하며, 2025년까지 단계적으로 개방될 예정입니다.
주요 시설로는 샘 월튼 홀, 20만 평방 피트 규모의 강당, 환영 센터, 헬렌의 앰피극장, '8th & Plate' 푸드 홀 등이 있습니다. 이 캠퍼스는 LEED 플래티넘 인증을 위한 12개의 사무실 건물을 포함하며, 그 중 50%는 750,000개의 토종 식물과 5,000그루의 나무를 포함한 녹지 공간에 할애됩니다.
개발은 360,000평방 피트 규모의 월튼 패밀리 전인 건강 및 피트니스 시설과 리틀 스퀴글스 아동 교육 센터를 통해 직원의 웰빙을 강조합니다. 지속 가능한 기능으로는 스마트 기술이 적용된 13에이커의 호수 저수지, 7마일의 보행자 도로, 1,000개의 자전거 주차 공간, 300개의 전기차 충전소가 포함됩니다. 도로 변의 소매점은 2025년 봄에 개장하여 지역 및 국가 브랜드를 선보일 예정입니다.
Walmart a dévoilé son nouveau campus pour le siège social dans le nord-ouest de l'Arkansas, un lieu de travail durable de 350 acres représentant un investissement de plusieurs milliards de dollars. Le campus présente une construction en bois massif, des technologies de bâtiment intelligent et une intégration d'énergie renouvelable, avec une ouverture par phases qui se poursuivra jusqu'en 2025.
Les installations clés comprennent Sam Walton Hall, un auditorium de 200 000 pieds carrés, un Centre d'Accueil, l'Amphithéâtre d'Helen et la halle alimentaire '8th & Plate'. Le campus comprend 12 bâtiments de bureaux conçus pour la certification LEED Platine, avec 50 % dédiés aux espaces verts, incluant 750 000 plantes indigènes et 5 000 arbres.
Le développement met l'accent sur le bien-être des employés avec l'établissement Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness de 360 000 pieds carrés et le Centre d'Enrichissement pour Enfants Little Squiggles. Les caractéristiques durables incluent 13 acres de réservoirs lacustres intelligents, sept milles de chemins piétonniers, 1 000 places de stationnement pour vélos et 300 stations de recharge pour véhicules électriques. Le commerce de détail en front de rue ouvrira au printemps 2025, présentant des marques locales et nationales.
Walmart hat seinen neuen Campus für die Unternehmenszentrale im Nordwesten von Arkansas vorgestellt, einen 350 Acres großen nachhaltigen Arbeitsplatz, der Milliardeninvestitionen repräsentiert. Der Campus bietet Massivholzbau, intelligente Gebäudetechnologie und die Integration erneuerbarer Energien, mit einer phasenweisen Eröffnung, die bis 2025 fortgesetzt wird.
Zu den wichtigsten Einrichtungen gehören Sam Walton Hall, ein 200.000 Quadratfuß großer Hörsaal, ein Empfangszentrum, Helens Amphitheater und die '8th & Plate'-Essenshalle. Der Campus umfasst 12 Bürogebäude, die für die LEED-Platin-Zertifizierung konzipiert sind, wobei 50 % als Grünflächen genutzt werden, die 750.000 einheimische Pflanzen und 5.000 Bäume beinhalten.
Die Entwicklung legt großen Wert auf das Wohlbefinden der Mitarbeiter mit der Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness Einrichtung von 360.000 Quadratfuß sowie dem Little Squiggles Kinderbereicherungszentrum. Zu den nachhaltigen Eigenschaften gehören 13 Acres mit intelligenten Seereservoirs, sieben Meilen Fußwege, 1.000 Fahrradparkplätze und 300 Ladestationen für Elektrofahrzeuge. Einzelhandel an der Straße wird im Frühjahr 2025 eröffnet, mit lokalen und nationalen Marken.
- Multibillion-dollar investment in modern, sustainable infrastructure
- LEED Platinum certification pursuit for office buildings
- Integration of retail spaces creating additional revenue streams
- Significant investment in employee wellness facilities
- Smart technology implementation for operational efficiency
- High capital expenditure impact on short-term financials
- Extended completion timeline through 2025 may affect operations
- Ongoing maintenance costs for extensive facilities
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The multibillion-dollar campus investment represents a significant capital allocation that should yield long-term operational benefits. The 350-acre development features 12 LEED Platinum-certified buildings, which typically command
The integration of smart technologies like automated maintenance systems and energy-efficient designs will drive operational cost savings. The campus's focus on employee wellness through facilities like the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness center could reduce healthcare costs and improve productivity. Historical data shows companies with similar wellness-focused campuses experience
This headquarters transformation aligns with post-pandemic workplace trends while setting new benchmarks for corporate campus design. The mixed-use development incorporating retail, fitness and childcare facilities creates a self-contained ecosystem that maximizes land value and generates additional revenue streams. The street-front retail integration with downtown Bentonville enhances the property's long-term appreciation potential.
The sustainable design elements, including the 7 miles of pedestrian paths and 300 EV charging stations, future-proof the campus against stringent environmental regulations. The phased opening approach throughout 2025 allows for operational flexibility and optimal space utilization as workforce patterns evolve. This investment strengthens Walmart's position in talent attraction and retention in an increasingly competitive retail landscape.
The campus's environmental initiatives go beyond standard corporate sustainability measures. The integration of 750,000 native plants and 5,000 trees creates a significant carbon sink while reducing the urban heat island effect. The smart water management system with 13 acres of lake reservoirs demonstrates advanced resource stewardship. The mass timber construction, the largest such application in the U.S., represents a substantial carbon sequestration opportunity, storing approximately 50-100 kg of CO2 per cubic meter of wood used.
The renewable energy commitment and LEED Platinum certification target position Walmart favorably for upcoming carbon regulations and ESG investment criteria. The emphasis on sustainable transportation infrastructure could reduce the campus's Scope 3 emissions by an estimated
Modern Campus Defined by Sustainable Design, Associate-Centered Environment, and Community-Friendly Retailers
The state-of-the art campus represents a multibillion-dollar investment in associate experience environmental leadership, and community development, featuring mass timber construction, smart building technology, offices designed to be power renewable energy and seamless integration with
“Our new Home Office honors our heritage and the contributions that generations of associates have made to help people save and have a better life. Our founder, Sam Walton, knew that when we all work together, ideas flourish, and this campus will allow us to keep making a positive difference in our customers’ lives for generations to come," said Doug McMillon, Walmart’s CEO.
The transformative project marks the realization of a vision first announced in 2019, when Walmart committed to reimagining its corporate workspace for the future of retail. Through extensive associate feedback and innovative design practices, the company has created a workplace that combines new technology with the warmth and accessibility that have defined Walmart's culture for more than 60 years.
Advanced Spaces Celebrate Roots while Welcoming the Future
Rooted in our past, yet embracing the future, the campus boasts new facilities designed to enhance the associate experience and foster community connections. At its heart stands Sam Walton Hall, a 200,000-square-foot, two-story auditorium featuring advanced conference, learning and development spaces, where Home Office and field associates can collaborate and celebrate successes together. In an opening ceremony held in the Hall and open to associates from around the world, the retailer unveiled other key locations on the campus, including:
- Welcome Center: The campus gateway that welcomes visitors and associates with Walmart's signature warmth and hospitality.
- Helen's Amphitheatre: An inspiring outdoor venue honoring Helen Robson Walton's legacy, featuring terraced seating and a tree-canopied lawn for campus and community gatherings.
- 8th & Plate: A dynamic food hall offering global cuisine through seven coffee shops, food truck pavilions, grab-and-go markets, a rooftop lounge and street-front retail and restaurants.
- Office Spaces (Cheer and Ol’ Roy): With design, identity and imagery that evoke history, culture and leaders who have shaped this company, the first two of 12 office spaces and their unique stories will be unveiled, with more opening throughout the year.
- Street Front Retail: Retail shops open to the public feature locally and nationally recognized brands, including Bentonville Bicycle Company, Flyway Brewing, Gearhead Outfitters, The Gents Place, Hatch Early Mood Food, Jamba Juice, Riserva Bar + Tapas, Swig, Walmart Pharmacy, Wrights BBQ and Yokozuna Sushi. Street front retail will be available in Spring of 2025.
Associate-Driven Design for a Winning Work Environment
The new campus embodies our associate-first approach, from ample natural light and expanded food offerings to convenient parking, fitness options and a childcare facility. The 360,000-square-foot Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness, as well as the on-site childcare Little Squiggles Children's Enrichment Center opened in 2024, giving a preview of Walmart’s commitment to associate wellness.
The focus on comprehensive associate wellness extends throughout the outdoor spaces, integrating seamlessly with the community and embracing the natural beauty of the region. The "Big Nature" landscape plan incorporates over 750,000 native plants: including 5,000 planted trees, reflecting the native habitats of the Ozarks. Shaded walkways and dedicated bike paths create an environment that promotes active commuting while reducing traffic and parking demands. An inviting street front retail environment featuring a mix of local and national retail outlets seeks to engage visitors and the community to enjoy the new campus.
A Commitment to Smart, Sustainable Design
In addition to the focus on green space representing 50 percent of the campus, 12 office buildings, built with the largest application of mass timber in the
Seven miles of pedestrian paths and bike trails connect to a rentable bike fleet, more than 1,000 bike parking spots, and 300 EV charging stations, making sustainable transportation accessible for associates and visitors. Another focus that brings together fresh design principles and an associate-first approach is evident in the deployment of smart technology systems including enhanced mobile applications, drone exterior window washing, autonomous mowing and vacuums, and smart room booking systems.
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better — anytime and anywhere — in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 255 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2024 revenue of
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