Amazon to Build Its Largest Store Ever, Covering 21,368 Sq. M, With Hybrid Retail and Logistics Capacity and Enough Space to House a Costco, Target, or Even a Walmart Supercenter

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 22/01/2026 at 08:00

Updated on 22/01/2026 at 08:06

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Project Envisions 21,368 Square Foot Unit in Orland Park, Suburbs of Chicago, Integrating In-Store Sales and Online Order Distribution, Expanding Amazon’s Physical Presence After Irregular Past Experiences

Amazon announced the opening of its largest physical store, at 21,368 square feet, in the outskirts of Chicago, combining traditional retail and a distribution center for online orders, in a move that expands its physical presence after an irregular history in this format.

Project Expands Physical Presence in the Suburbs of Chicago

The new store will open in Orland Park, Illinois, with dimensions considered sufficient to house a Costco, a Target, or even a Walmart Supercenter.

At 21,368 square feet, the property has been designed to become the largest store ever operated by Amazon, surpassing previous formats tested by the company.

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Half of the Space Will Be Dedicated to Traditional Retail

Approximately half of the area will be used to sell groceries, diapers, paper towels, and prepared food on-site, according to information from Amazon.

This space was designed to serve in-person consumers, expanding the offer of essential products in a single shopping environment.

The strategy seeks to integrate physical convenience with the company’s established logistics in e-commerce, reinforcing regional reach.

Store Will Also Function as a Distribution Center

The other half of the structure will be dedicated to fulfilling online orders and those from the store itself, operating as an integrated logistics center.

Amazon stated that the operation will allow for sorting, preparing, and dispatching orders directly from the location, speeding up deliveries in the area.

The model combines retail and distribution in a single spot, reducing operational steps and concentrating logistics flows at the same address.

Dimension Places Unit Among the Largest in Retail

The project envisions a total area of 230,000 square feet (approx. 70 km), a size capable of accommodating nearly two medium-sized Target stores.

The comparison reinforces the scale of the initiative and positions Amazon at a similar level to established major chains.

The company bets that the large size will allow for operational flexibility and better use of the available physical space.

Infrastructure Investment Context Remains Strong

Construction companies and developers do not expect many commercial projects this year, except in the data center segment, according to FMI estimates.

Expenditures on data center construction are expected to grow 23% by 2026, driven by companies like Amazon and Google.

According to Jay Bowman, partner at FMI, money is not an issue for these companies, which continue financing billions in new ventures, maintaining their pace of operational expansion.

This article was prepared based on information released by Amazon and estimates from the FMI consulting firm.

With information from The Wall Street Journal.

Amazon to Build Its Largest Store Ever, Covering 21,368 Sq. M, With Hybrid Retail and Logistics Capacity and Enough Space to House a Costco, Target, or Even a Walmart Supercenter

Project Envisions 21,368 Square Foot Unit in Orland Park, Suburbs of Chicago, Integrating In-Store Sales and Online Order Distribution, Expanding Amazon’s Physical Presence After Irregular Past Experiences

Project Expands Physical Presence in the Suburbs of Chicago

Half of the Space Will Be Dedicated to Traditional Retail

Store Will Also Function as a Distribution Center

Dimension Places Unit Among the Largest in Retail

Infrastructure Investment Context Remains Strong

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Amazon to Build Its Largest Store Ever, Covering 21,368 Sq. M, With Hybrid Retail and Logistics Capacity and Enough Space to House a Costco, Target, or Even a Walmart Supercenter

Project Envisions 21,368 Square Foot Unit in Orland Park, Suburbs of Chicago, Integrating In-Store Sales and Online Order Distribution, Expanding Amazon’s Physical Presence After Irregular Past Experiences

Project Expands Physical Presence in the Suburbs of Chicago

Half of the Space Will Be Dedicated to Traditional Retail

Store Will Also Function as a Distribution Center

Dimension Places Unit Among the Largest in Retail

Infrastructure Investment Context Remains Strong

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