Walmart will close its Federal Way store on South 314th Street by October 31, affecting approximately 250 employees who will be eligible to transfer to other company locations.
The closure includes the store’s adjoining pharmacy. The nearest remaining Walmart locations are supercenter stores on 16th Avenue South in Federal Way and Outlet Collection Way in Auburn.
None of Walmart’s other 63 Washington state locations are expected to close.
Anne Hatfield, communications manager for Walmart Global Communications, said the company remains committed to serving Federal Way customers. “We are grateful to the customers who have given us the privilege of serving them at our Federal Way general store,” Hatfield stated. “We look forward to continuing to serve them at our Federal Way Supercenter or other nearby locations, on Walmart.com, and through delivery to their home or business.”
Pharmacy staff will assist customers in transferring prescriptions to nearby Walmart locations to ensure continuity of pharmaceutical services.
The closure represents one of several retail adjustments Walmart has made nationwide as the company reshapes its physical footprint while expanding online and delivery services. The Federal Way supercenter on 16th Avenue South will serve as the primary alternative for local shoppers.
Walmart did not specify reasons for the closure, though retail analysts note companies increasingly consolidate locations to focus resources on higher-performing stores and digital commerce channels.
The 250 affected employees will have transfer opportunities within Walmart’s Washington network, though specifics about available positions and locations were not disclosed.
The October 31 closure date provides customers and employees approximately one month to prepare for the transition.
