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Several former Walmart leaders say they expect the big-box retailer to keep a close eye on Amazon’s proposed big-box store near Chicago.
Public documents published by the Village of Orland Park described a 225,000-square-foot Amazon store that would sell a range of products, including groceries and general merchandise. It could also include dining options, multiple outlets reported earlier this month. The new concept rivals the size of the average Walmart Supercenter, which is 178,000 square feet, according to Walmart’s annual report published in January 2025.
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