America’s largest retailer is no stranger to changing things up. Whether on the business side or the consumer side, Walmart has unveiled a number of changes for shoppers to be aware of before the next shopping trip. Some of these changes can even lead to great deals and savings.
With the transition from summer to fall in full swing, these Walmart company-wide changes are piling up. We’ve rounded up several changes that the retailer is making just in time for the new season. Keep looking to discover which changes stand out!
Walmart is ramping up delivery efforts after purchasing a fleet of Canoo Lifestyle Delivery Vehicles (LDVs). Walmart agreed to purchase at least 4,500 LDVs with the option to order up to 10,000 LDVs later. So far, the retailer has kicked off the testing phase in the Dallas Fort Worth area for its InHome delivery service, according to InsideEVs.
Canoo is official Twitter page unveiled its latest line of delivery cars while its unique rounded design. Canoo’s Chairman and CEO Tony Aquila highlighted the vehicles’ capabilities, including “refrigerated items, groceries and general merchandise – and do it efficiently, with zero emissions.”
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Delivery service DoorDash is officially severing ties with the retailer after a four-year partnership. As of September, DoorDash is ending its partnership with Walmart because it is “no longer mutually beneficial”. Business Insider also notes that Walmart is preparing to expand its internal efforts following its acquisition of Delivery Drivers Inc. (DDI), a third-party independent contractor that supports Walmart’s delivery service Spark.
DoorDash also has its sights set on major expansion and is announcing a partnership with Meta via Facebook Marketplace. According to the tech news site TechCrunchThe effort includes DoorDash drivers who pick up items from the platform and deliver them to customers.
There is no shortage of merchandise as stores like Walmart and Target have to deal with a mountain of extra products in stores. But in June, Walmart president and CEO Doug McMillon said the company is working to reduce inventory.
Employees saw the surplus first hand, many of them noticing that backrooms are filling up and items are automatically reordered if there are still enough in stock. The retailer even canceled billions of dollars in orders to equalize inventory. The move comes after Walmart experienced an improvement in sales growth and a decline in operating income. For shoppers, this can mean more in-store sales and product promotions.
Streaming while shopping is a new reality for Walmart+ members, as the platform recently announced that shoppers with a membership will also receive a Paramount+ Essential Plan at no additional cost. A Walmart+ membership costs $12.95 per month or $98 per year and comes with free one-day shipping and grocery delivery. This streaming benefit will be available to members from September.
Walmart+ is also introducing yet another member bonus with its rewards program, where shoppers can earn rewards through the app or on the store’s website. Members can select the “Add Rewards” feature on eligible items to collect rewards that can lead to savings once redeemed.
The PlayStation fandom remains strong as buyers continue to search to get their hands on the PS5 console. Good news for Walmart+ members: they have access to the PS5 Horizon Forbidden West™ bundle which is in stock. Along with the PS5 itself, the bundle includes a controller and the popular game Horizon Forbidden West.
CNN reported that the bundle was offered for $549. But just a day after the sale went live, the price on Walmart’s website is over $700. It’s unclear whether this offer is exclusive to Walmart+ members or available for purchase. for the general public.
Walmart partners with home and kitchen line again The Pioneer Woman, but this time the face of the company Ree Drummond is gearing up to release a new clothing line as part of Drummond’s latest fall collection. The clothing line just launched and can only be found at Walmart.
The Pioneer Woman website calls the new line “her best collection yet.” Drummond made the news via Instagram while modeling a sample of items from the collection, including blouses and cardigans. In response to the post, Walmart noted that it “can’t wait for everyone to do that” fall in love with this new collection!”
Alex Perry
Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, Alex Perry competes in “Eat This, Not That!” as a freelance writer. read more
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