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Walmart unveiled its New Home Office campus in Bentonville this month, a 350-acre workplace that will serve as the headquarters of the world’s largest company. The phased opening of Walmart’s new corporate campus in Bentonville marks a transformative moment for both the company and the region it calls home. This monumental project sets a new standard for corporate headquarters by blending employee-focused innovation, environmental stewardship and community accessibility. More than 15,000 associates will work on the campus when it fully opens throughout 2025, further anchoring Walmart’s global operations in Northwest Arkansas.
First envisioned in 2017, Walmart’s new Home Office campus reflects years of thoughtful planning and adaptability, with leadership from Cindi Marsiglio, senior vice president of real estate at Walmart and a key Northwest Arkansas Council board member. Under her guidance, the multi-year project began construction in 2019 and evolved in 2020 to meet the changing needs of a post-pandemic workplace.
The new campus is designed to integrate seamlessly into Bentonville, offering spaces and services that benefit both associates and the surrounding community. Green spaces, including 5,000 newly planted trees and more than 750,000 native plants, make up over half of the campus. Seven miles of trails connect the site to Bentonville’s broader trail network, encouraging outdoor activity and sustainability.
Retail spaces along the street-facing areas of the campus will open to the public in Spring 2025. These spaces include a mix of local businesses such as Bentonville Bicycle Company and Wright’s BBQ, alongside national brands. Community-focused amenities like Helen’s Amphitheatre provide gathering spaces for public events, further strengthening the campus’s ties to the region.
Incorporating renewable energy and smart technology, the campus also reflects Walmart’s commitment to sustainability and forward-thinking design. Features like EV charging stations, rentable bikes and advanced building systems align with Northwest Arkansas’s growing reputation for environmental innovation.
By reinforcing the region’s reputation as a center for innovation, Walmart continues to attract talent and investment, fostering a vibrant and sustainable future. The campus demonstrates how public-private collaboration can drive progress and enhance quality of life.