Walmart to Operate 450 Gas Stations This Year—Can It Compete With Costco?

Walmart to Operate 450 Gas Stations This Year—Can It Compete With Costco?

If you drive a gas guzzler, you might want to start fueling up at Walmart. That’s right, the retailer and grocer is now also involved in the gas station business. Hundreds of Walmart Fuel and Convenience stations are cropping up across the country, giving its rivals, like Costco, some stiff competition. But does Walmart have what it takes to become the No. 1 grocer-gas station retailer?RELATED: Costco Just Made 2 Major Gas Station Changes—How Yo…

Costco CEO reveals reason behind gas station change as every US store expands

COSTCO’S CEO has given an update on gas station expansions as every location in the US gets an overhaul. He also revealed a possible reason for the change as the chain extends services to boost convenience. AFPCostco has extended its gas station hours to improve convenience and attract more members after a dip in fuel sales[/caption] CostcoCostco CEO Ron Vachris said extended gas station hours have improved usage after being tested at several lo…

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The big-box retailer will open or remodel at least 45 fueling centers this year amid plans to reach 450 sites across its network.

Walmart is following Costco's gas pump playbook

Walmart (WMT) is taking a page out of Costco’s (COST) playbook by ramping up its fuel station operations. Read more...

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Walmart will invest in renovating and opening more convenience stores and gas stations in the United States this year. It now operates more than 400 gas stations in 34 states of the United States. Since 2016, Walmart builds and operates its own gas stations after ending its relationship with Murphy USA. Walmart is carrying out a transformation in part of its business model with the renovation and new openings of its convenience stores and gas st…