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SHOPPERS have taken their confusion online as multiple locations in one of the largest states in America close for good.

Walmart is closing two locations in California and fans of the retailer are not happy about it.

'Walmart provided a statement to local shoppers who will be losing the two storesCredit: Google

'Walmart shut down more than 20 stores in 2023 citing theft and underperformance as the reasons'Credit: Getty

Customers are just as upset about the El Cajon location closing downCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Two of the company's stores in San Diego and El Cajon, California, are closing down on February 9.

Many shoppers in the Logan Heights neighborhood of San Diego are worried about where they will go for essentials once their local store closes.

"This is where I come and get my medicine. I need to get my medicine somewhere," Hilda Aguiar told local NBC affiliate KNSD.

Customers are just as upset about the El Cajon location closing down.

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"When I heard that, my stomach kind of turned over," Art Floto told local CBS affiliate KFMB-TV.

"I was actually pretty surprised because this is a fairly busy and large Walmart," another shopper, Janet Reade, told the outlet.

"I think this location for Walmart is very good for people who just need to walk here."

Reade added: "So I think it’s going to create kind of a desert for them, a food desert."

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Walmart provided a statement to local shoppers who will be losing the two stores.

"We are grateful to the customers who have given us the privilege of serving them at our San Diego and El Cajon stores," Walmart spokesperson Brian Little said in a statement.

"We look forward to continuing to serve them at any of our many locations across the area, on walmart.com and through delivery to their home or business."

A local news personnel shared a post about the Walmart closures on X, formerly known as Twitter.

"Walmart Closing 2 Stores in California, Will There Be More," the post by Mike Netter (@nettermike) started.

"Walmart shut down more than 20 stores in 2023 citing theft and underperformance as the reasons. The 2 stores closing in Southern California are only the first of what could be many in 2024,

"There aren’t any other Walmart store closures announced or publicly planned in California, but that could change based on performance throughout the upcoming year,

"In 2023 there were only supposed to be 15 closures and the final number was over 20."

An X user replied: "Some of it bc competition from Amazon."

"I LOVE Walmart! I love their prices, their variety of products, and the fact that they cater to anyone," someone else added.

"It's a shame that people think that way about Walmart. Sam Walton provided an economic way for people to afford everyday goods and services."

"Closing a Walmart is a loss of many jobs, from entry to management level," an individual replied.

"Any loss of personal income also reduces local, state, and federal taxes collected and more demand on social services. Walmart must demand law enforcement protection and prosecutions to stop these problems."

"Thanks for the update," a different user responded.

"I don’t know how any retail stores or restaurants can be profitable in California with all of the theft, regulations, and overhead and labor costs, making it prohibitive to be in business in California,