Walmart's E-Commerce Sales Rise 24% in the Second Quarter
Walmart's e-commerce sales rose 24% year over year in the second quarter, with more than 80% of online orders fulfilled by physical stores and delivery within 30 minutes available in 38 markets.
What are the key facts?
- 1E-commerce sales up 24% year over year
- 2More than 80% of online orders fulfilled by stores
- 3Delivery within 30 minutes in 38 markets
What happened?
Walmart's second-quarter results showed that its e-commerce sales increased 24% year over year. The report linked the growth to Walmart's rapid delivery capabilities and store-based fulfillment network. Walmart operates a large number of physical stores in the United States, allowing online orders to be picked and shipped by stores located closer to consumers.\n\nMore than 80% of online orders are currently fulfilled directly by physical stores, which serve as both inventory and shipping nodes in Walmart's e-commerce delivery system. Walmart also said that 38 markets now offer delivery within 30 minutes. These services rely on the store network, while delivery speed and availability depend on the consumer's market, product inventory, and order conditions.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Walmart is turning its store network into an e-commerce fulfillment advantage, so sellers face competition not only for traffic but also for local inventory and delivery speed. A common mistake is to stock the country uniformly, creating shortages in high-demand areas and excess inventory in remote areas. Highest-priority action: This week, review inventory distribution across major sales regions and identify products that can be shipped faster from local warehouses or inventory near stores.