Walmart’s E-commerce Business Grows 24% as Stores Become Fulfillment Nodes
Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce business grew 24%, while store-fulfilled orders increased by more than 40%; 70% of online orders were delivered the same day or faster.
What are the key facts?
- 1U.S. e-commerce business grew 24% year over year
- 2Store-fulfilled delivery volume increased by more than 40%
- 370% of online orders delivered the same day or faster
What happened?
Market data shows that Walmart’s U.S. e-commerce business grew 24% year over year in the second quarter of its fiscal year. During the same period, delivery orders fulfilled directly by physical stores increased by more than 40%, further strengthening the role of stores in Walmart’s online business. The report also said that approximately 70% of Walmart’s online orders can currently be delivered on the day they are placed or sooner. The data indicates that Walmart is using its existing network of physical stores to handle online orders, with stores carrying out fulfillment processes including picking, packing, and delivery. This model incorporates stores into the online order-processing system, giving them both retail outlet and delivery node functions. The report identified growth in store fulfillment, online business growth, and order delivery speed as the main performance figures for the business.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Walmart is directly incorporating its store network into online fulfillment, meaning sellers are competing not only on products but also on inventory location and delivery speed. Relying on a single warehouse and slow inventory turnover can reduce visibility and conversion in instant-delivery scenarios. Highest-priority action: This week, check inventory and order lead times within Walmart’s store-fulfillment coverage, and first test store fulfillment with core products.