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The master list of Walmart stores does not stay consistent for very long! During each quarter, you can expect:
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- New Walmart stores to open
- Current stores to relocate and change addresses
- Walmart distribution centers to gain or lose stores
- Field management to change
- SAM’S Clubs and Neighborhood Markets to pop up
With these constant changes plus all the questions you receive each week, using the most current Walmart Stores list is imperative for your supply chain planning.
How to Pull a Walmart Store List from Scintilla and Retail Link
Both Scintilla and Retail Link can produce a list of stores. However, Scintilla will provide a greater level of detail and allow you to customize specific to the attributes you require. Scintilla is the go-to method when you are building reports looking for specific information.
Pulling a store list in Scintilla
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- After logging in, click on Store Sales & Inventory
- Click Use this Dataset
- On the right, click Store Info
- Select the criteria from the boxes below
This list can be customized as specifically as you need. It also allows you to pull more information than the general list in Retail Link.
Pulling a store list in Retail Link
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- After logging in, go to Docs
- Click Store/Club/DC & GLN Lists
- The file will export to Excel with info split into tabs
This is a very basic list with store numbers, addresses, and DC information.
What else is on the updated Walmart Store list with Distribution Centers?
Aside from a simple list of addresses and store numbers, pulling the Walmart store list from Scintilla allows you to select from other criteria to help in your planning:
Walmart Store Traits
The Walmart store list will also include specific traits for each store. These might include each store’s leadership team, its assigned territory numbers (market, region, division), and similar classifications.
Grand Openings
In addition to the current list of stores, you will also have access to the grand opening stores with their projected open dates. This is an excellent tool for planning distribution and modifying sales projections with expanded areas of sale.
Walmart Distribution Center (DC) Locations and Stores Supported
When you pull your updated list of Walmart stores, you will also see the list of Walmart DCs (distribution centers) and which Walmart stores they support. Walmart DCs can change the stores they deliver to, so updating your list often is important.
Are all Walmart Distribution Centers on the Store List the Same?
When you look at Walmart’s vast network of distribution centers, you will see that they are very different in more ways than simple location and stores they support. Walmart distribution centers are also different in the categories they receive and ship out.
The Walmart DC is set up to receive, house, cross-dock, or ship the different categories of merchandise for Walmart stores, Sam’s Clubs, or event Walmart.com fulfillment. To accomplish this, each Walmart distribution center is specialized according to its fulfillment responsibility and area it supports.
The different types of Walmart distribution centers are:
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- Ecommerce fulfillment centers
- Full-line grocery, grocery, and perishables food DCs
- Import and redistribution centers
- Fashion DCs
- Sam’s Club DCs
- Regional general merchandise DCs
- Center Point DCs
- Specialty DCs (these DCs support areas like returns processing, print and mail, tires, pharmacy, optical labs, and export)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Pulling a Walmart Store List
If you are new to using Scintilla and have questions about pulling or integrating a store list, you can always submit a question to the 5G Consulting team. Some of the most common questions we’ve received are:
Q: What is Scintilla and how is it used to pull Walmart store lists?
Answer:
Scintilla is an internal data platform used by retailers, suppliers, or analysts to access structured retail data. It can be used to extract Walmart store lists including location codes, addresses, store formats, and operational status.
Q: What type of data can I expect from the Walmart store list in Scintilla?
Answer:
Typical fields include:
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- Store number/ID
- Address (Street, City, State, Zip)
- Store type (Supercenter, Neighborhood Market)
- Region/District
- Open/Close status
- Latitude/Longitude
Q: Do I need special access or credentials to use Scintilla?
Answer:
Yes. Access to Scintilla is usually restricted to authorized users such as Walmart associates or suppliers. You typically need login credentials and role-based access.
Q: How often is the Walmart store list updated in Scintilla?
Answer:
Updates vary, but store lists are usually refreshed daily or weekly to reflect new openings, remodels, or closures.
Q: How can I filter the store list to only include open locations?
Answer:
Use a filter or query clause such as status = ‘Open’ in Scintilla’s interface or SQL-like query tool to exclude closed or under-construction stores.
Q: Can I export the Walmart store list from Scintilla?
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Yes. Most Scintilla interfaces support exporting to CSV, Excel, or connecting via APIs or data connectors like ODBC, depending on your access level.
Q: Are Walmart distribution centers included in the store list from Scintilla?
Answer:
Yes, as long as you’re querying a broader “location” table. You can differentiate using a location_type or format column.
Q: How do I troubleshoot if a store is missing from the Scintilla store list?
Answer:
Go over the following information:
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- Filters applied in your query
- Store status (closed or under construction)
- Data update timestamp
- Whether you’re accessing the correct dataset or schema
- If needed, escalate to your data support team or Walmart contact.
Learn More From 5G!
When it comes to growing your sales with Walmart, SAM’S Club, and Walmart.com, updating your Walmart store and distribution center list is just one piece of the planning puzzle. Using it to streamline your supply chain and analytics strategy is where our team can help!
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