Celina begins major retail expansion with Walmart Supercenter set to open in 2026.
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One of North Texas’ fastest-growing cities is set for a major retail and residential expansion as work begins on a new mixed-use development.
The billion-dollar Shawnee Trail project broke ground on March 10 with the start of infrastructure work, said Rex Glendenning of Frisco-based brokerage Rex Real Estate Inc.
Anchoring the project will be Celina’s first Walmart Supercenter — a 200,000-square-foot store projected to open by the first quarter of 2026. The arrival of Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) marks a new milestone for the region, which ranked as the fastest-growing city in the country from 2022 to 2023. Celina’s population had climbed to more than 43,000 as of 2023, up more than 25,000 over five years, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
That’s put it on the radar of many big-box retailers. Home Depot, Lowe’s and Costco Wholesale Corp. have all announced plans to open stores in Celina, expanding the city’s retail offerings. This growth is being driven by Celina’s rapid housing boom, which has created a need for more shopping and services.
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