Amazon and Walmart's delivery war escalates, raising consumer expectations
The competition between Amazon and Walmart in the rapid delivery sector is intensifying, propelling the popularity of same-day and ultra-fast delivery options. Data shows that the growth rate of delivery methods has significantly outpaced that of in-store pickup, becoming central to omnichannel retail.
What are the key facts?
- 1Delivery trend: Same-day/ultra-fast delivery
- 2Growth data: Delivery service growth rate is three times that of in-store pickup
- 3Market share: Omnichannel shoppers' spending accounts for 31%
What happened?
A McKinsey report indicates that Amazon and Walmart are reshaping the retail industry through subscription services and rapid delivery. The growth rate of delivery services is three times that of in-store pickup, with omnichannel shoppers increasingly spending on delivery.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Sellers should consider optimizing their logistics layout and integrating into the platform's efficient delivery services (like WFS or FBA) to meet higher consumer demands for timeliness.