Walmart Confirms Store Closure Affecting Over 250 Employees

• Walmart to close Federal Way store in October
• 253 employees to be reassigned
• Property valued at nearly $18 million

Walmart has confirmed the permanent closure of one of its major stores in Federal Way, Washington, by the end of October.

The location, at 1900 S. 314th St., is part of the greater Seattle metropolitan area and offers multiple services, including a pharmacy, auto care center, wireless services, and a photo department.

According to a labor adjustment and retraining notification, the closure will directly affect 253 employees, as reported by Mirror.

However, Walmart stated that affected workers will have the opportunity to be relocated to nearby stores.

Walmart Confirms Closure in Federal Way

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Walmart announced the October 31 closure of its store and pharmacy located at 1900 South 314th Street in Federal Way, Washington. pic.twitter.com/47PUEBxMH4

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Anne Hatfield, Communications Manager for Walmart Global Communications, expressed gratitude to customers who have supported the store for years.

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“We appreciate the customers who have given us the privilege of serving them at our Federal Way store,” she told KIRO 7.

Hatfield added that the company plans to continue serving local consumers through its Federal Way Supercenter, its website Walmart.com, and delivery or pickup services.

Employees Affected After Closure

Walmart announced last week it is closing a major store location in Federal Way, Washington, at the end of this month. https://t.co/JIXK6cZbeC pic.twitter.com/Me2PgYouCu

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The closure marks the end of an era for the store, which had operated for more than two decades and had become a shopping hub for residents of the area.

According to King County property records, the site was purchased in 1998 by RG Content Family Trust for $423,000. Today, the land is valued at approximately $17.9 million.

The increase reflects the broader real estate transformation of the region in recent years, driven by Seattle’s urban expansion.

Uncertain Future for the Washington Property

So far, Walmart has not revealed what it plans to do with the site once the store closure is finalized.

The company has also not indicated whether it will sell, redevelop, or repurpose the property for other commercial projects.

The decision is part of a series of selective closures the retailer has implemented across the United States, aimed at improving profitability and operational efficiency.

Residents of Federal Way expressed disappointment over the loss of a long-standing shopping destination and local employer, though they still have access to other Walmart stores in the greater Seattle area.