Walmart Launches 30-Minute Delivery Service in 33 U.S. Markets
Walmart is further strengthening its instant-delivery capabilities by offering Walmart+ members delivery within 30 minutes for more than 100,000 products, including groceries and daily necessities, in 33 U.S. markets. The move aims to increase member retention and directly compete with third-party instant-delivery platforms.
What are the key facts?
- 1Service: delivery within 30 minutes
- 2Coverage: 33 U.S. markets
- 3Eligible users: Walmart+ members
- 4Delivery fee: additional $10 per order
What happened?
Walmart has launched a new rapid-delivery service in U.S. cities including Austin and Dallas, covering a range of products such as fresh food and daily necessities. The service is available only to Walmart+ members, who must pay an additional $10 delivery fee per order. Walmart said the service reflects its continued investment in retail infrastructure and aims to improve the customer shopping experience and increase member retention. It is a key step in competing with other instant-delivery providers.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Cross-border sellers should monitor Walmart’s new delivery-speed requirements and optimize local warehousing strategies to support the platform’s rapid-delivery service and meet customer demand.