Walmart said Wednesday that it will open five automated distribution centers for fresh food across the country, as the retailer chases efficiency and its online grocery business grows.

Walmart has unveiled plans to launch five cutting-edge automated distribution centers across the United States, aimed at bolstering efficiency amidst the expansion of its online grocery operations.

Walmart is opening five automated distribution centers to manage fresh food for its online grocery business across the U.S. CNBC reports that each facility will be around 700,000 square feet — twice ...