North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced last week that Walmart plans to build a $300 million fulfillment center in the state.
The 1.2 million-square-foot facility will be built in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, and is anticipated to bring some 300 new jobs to the area south of Charlotte. The fulfillment center will ship large-scale items such as patio furniture and lawnmowers directly to customers, as soon as next-day.
“As our eCommerce business continues to grow, this new fulfillment center will play a critical role in helping us serve customers faster,” said Karisa Sprague, senior vice president, supply chain, Walmart U.S. “We’re excited to join the Kings Mountain community and proud to create long-term career opportunities where associates can grow and build their future with Walmart.”
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Currently, Walmart operates seven other supply chain facilities in North Carolina, in addition to its more than 214 stores, which include Sam’s Club locations. Those stores and facilities employ more than 62,300 employees across the state.
“North Carolina offers global companies like Walmart a friendly business climate, strong workforce development programs, and a transportation network tailored to their logistics needs,” Stein said. “These advantages, and more, make North Carolina the top state to do business in the country.”
Walmart spends more than $9 billion with North Carolina suppliers each year, supporting more than 88,000 jobs in the state for fiscal 2025. New jobs at this fulfillment center are expected to generate an estimated annual payroll impact of more than $20 million per year.
“Following an extensive search, it’s great to see Walmart choose North Carolina as the best location from which to serve their growing customer demand,” said North Carolina Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley. “From CNBC naming us the top state for business to the recommendations CEOs hear from their peers, North Carolina’s momentum with global companies continues.”
The fulfillment center is the latest in Walmart’s investment in logistics supporting its e-commerce business. The retailer has another fulfillment center in Stockton, California, slated to open by next year. And the company is outfitting these facilities with high-tech equipment such as autonomous forklifts, to the tune of $200 million. Walmart also has plans to retrofit 42 other locations with automation technology by 2030.
Those investments have already begun to pay off, as Walmart reported a 26 percent growth in e-commerce sales in the second quarter of 2025, attributing the gains in part to faster delivery speeds. The retail giant has prioritized three hours-or-less expedited delivery services, and as of May 2025, the service has been expanded to more than 4,500 U.S. stores and 6,500 worldwide.
The North Carolina project will be facilitated, in part, by a Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) officially awarded to Walmart Fulfillment Services, LLC and approved by the state’s Economic Investment Committee. Over the course of the 12-year term of this grant, state economists estimate the overall project will grow the state’s economy by nearly $791 million.
“This is a major economic victory for Gaston County,” said N.C. Senator Brad Overcash. “We are thankful that Walmart chose us for this important expansion of their fulfillment network.”
