Amazon's new grocery mega-store could challenge Walmart's dominance
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Amazon announced plans for a massive 225,000-square-foot mega-store outside Chicago on February 4, 2026, stepping up its grocery game and tackling last-mile delivery—an area where Walmart usually leads.
Analysts are already predicting a boost: Amazon's physical store revenue is set to jump 5.4% in the fourth quarter, hitting $5.9 billion.
Walmart's growth and membership expansion
Walmart isn't slowing down either—they pulled in $177.8 billion in sales in the third quarter and their Walmart+ membership has grown to 26.5 million by 2025.
Both companies are clearly doubling down on new strategies as they compete for shoppers' attention and loyalty.