Source: CNBC
Summary
Walmart is expanding its 30-minute grocery delivery service to more areas, as the retail giant competes with Target and other companies in the rapid-delivery market. According to Walmart, the service will be available in more than 3,000 stores by the end of the year. The expansion comes as the company aims to make online grocery shopping more convenient for its customers.
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The trend returns with a new name.
Walmart’s rapid-delivery service is the latest iteration of the “instant gratification” trend that has been building for years. From same-day delivery to in-store pickup, retailers have been trying to make shopping faster and more convenient. The 30-minute delivery window is just the latest milestone in this ongoing effort. It’s a cycle that’s been repeating itself since the dawn of e-commerce. The question is, what’s next in the quest for speed?
Author: Evan Null
