Walmart, the US-based discount department stores and hypermarkets chain, is closing three more of its locations by the end of this month.

That brings the total number of store closures this year to 11.

Walmart has long been a go-to for shoppers looking for affordable prices in everything from electronics to household items to groceries.

But with nearly a dozen stores shuttered this year, access for customers is shrinking.

The three stores were set to close by late October are in two US states – Georgia and Colorado. Specifically, a store in Marietta and another in Dunwoody in Georgia are being shuttered, along with one in Aurora in Colorado.

Earlier this year, Walmart stopped operating five stores in California, in the cities of El Cajon, Fremont, Granite Bay, San Diego and West Covina. Georgia is now the second-hardest hit state, with two stores closing.

The remaining three store closures this year happened in Towson, Maryland; Columbus, Ohio; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Walmart reportedly decided to shut the stores it has due to their poor financial performance and theft.

In May, Walmart workers at the locations closing at the time got layoff notices and were offered the choice to transfer to other stores within the company, according to Business Insider.

This year, the company has not only pulled the plug on 11 locations, but also closed 51 of its Walmart Health centers, which were launched in 2019.

‘During our five-year journey, we made meaningful impacts with patients while continuing to learn, pivot and evolve,’ stated Walmart.

‘Through our experience managing Walmart Health centers and Walmart Health Virtual Care, we determined there is not a sustainable business model for us to continue.’

The company stated that the decision ‘was not easy’ and ‘we understand this change affects lives’.