Walmart showcases new campus workplace

Walmart is showing off its new home office. In a post on the company’s website, Cindi Marsiglio, senior vice president, corporate real estate at Walmart announced the opening, stating, "After lots of planning, groundbreaking ceremonies and hard hat tours, we’re celebrating the opening of our New Home Office campus in Bentonville. And wow, what a place it is.”

Marsiglio credited countless people who "poured their hearts into this project to create something extraordinary for our associates and our community. In fact, associates have managed more than 8 million project hours to date—and are expected to reach 10 million by the time the campus is fully complete.”

Marsiglio added, “This isn't just a workplace; it's a nod to our proud past and our bright future, sparking innovation and community. It’s a world-class campus, Walmart style—one that genuinely mirrors our core values and mission, respects our legacy and fuels our future.”

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In tandem with the opening of the new Walmart campus, the company has launched a full-resource hub for the New Home Office.

“Associate voices shaped every element of the New Home Office. Throughout our journey, we listened to thousands of ideas, suggestions and dreams to create a space that truly serves the people who bring Walmart to life. Their input, on everything from design features to wellness offerings to eateries of choice, has been invaluable.”Marsiglio said.

Katelyn, a three-year associate said, “My building has sparked a whole new excitement to coming into work. We’ve got upgraded parking, new work equipment, custom artwork, tinted windows and more! I’m also excited for 8th & Plate. We’ve previewed some of the food, and I can confirm it’s delicious!"

Walmart also announced a host of street front retail shops, which include: Bentonville Bicycle Company, Flyway Brewing, Gearhead Outfitters, The Gents Place, Hatch Early Mood Food, Jamba Juice, Riserva Bar + Tapas, Swig, Walmart Pharmacy, Wright's BBQ and Yokozuna Sushi. 

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“I’m thrilled to have top-quality, affordable childcare on campus. My child is already enrolled in Little Squiggles and loves it. But knowing he will just be a quick stroll across campus? It will offer the perfect mix of convenience and peace of mind,” said Andrew, a 10-year associate.

“Whether it’s natural light flooding every corner, convenient parking options, fitness and childcare facilities, or expanded food choices at 8th & Plate, the goal was simple: to create a workplace where associates can thrive. This campus is proof of what’s possible when we put people first,” Marsiglio said, noting that sustainability and technology also played key roles in every decision. “Our campus is designed to reflect a sustainable future with buildings constructed from mass timber—the largest application of its kind in the U.S.—and designed to achieve LEED Platinum standards,” Marsiglio said.

She also described that half the campus is green space, with more than 750,000 native plants, including 5,000 planted trees. “It’s a love letter to Northwest Arkansas. With seven miles of walking and biking paths, over 1,000 bike parking spots, 300 EV charging stations and a rentable bike fleet, transportation gets a sustainable upgrade. Plus, cutting-edge smart building technology, including dynamic glass that reduces energy use, drone-assisted window cleaning and autonomous lawn care embody not only our focus on innovation but also, the regenerative future we’ve been building toward for decades,” Marsiglio said.

Lastly, Marsiglio said, “With the New Home Office, we’re redefining what it means to be a winning workplace, and we’re weaving wellness, connection and community into every experience. I was one of the first members at Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness. I’ve sampled the food at ALL 12 eateries at our 8th & Plate food hall. I also love to walk the miles of landscaped pedestrian promenades, and I anxiously await the opening of our bike-over Onyx coffee along the Razorback Greenway. The New Home Office truly is a testament to what we can accomplish together. It’s more than just a place to work—it’s a space to thrive, dream big and shape the future of retail. I can’t wait to see all the memories, milestones and ideas we’ll build here in the years to come. Here’s to new beginnings, rooted in our legacy and reaching for the future.”