Walmart is Taking Delivery One Step Further in Minnesota

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Walmart has expanded its InHome delivery service to an additional 10 million U.S. households, including those in Minnesota. This service now reaches over 45 million homes across 50 markets, including new areas like Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Bloomington.

InHome delivery provides convenience by delivering groceries and essentials directly to customers' doorsteps or even into their kitchen or garage refrigerators. Walmart first launched InHome in 2019 and has since made millions of deliveries.

Customers can access this service by ordering through Walmart.com or the Walmart app. The service is available as an add-on to Walmart+ membership, costing $12.95 per month or $98 per year, with additional options for existing Walmart+ members.

Positive

• Expansion of InHome service to cover 45 million homes across 50 U.S. markets.
• InHome delivery provides high convenience by delivering groceries directly into customers' refrigerators.
• Service is available as an add-on to Walmart+ membership for an affordable price.
• Highly trained and vetted InHome associates ensure secure and reliable delivery.
• Walmart continues to innovate in delivery services since the launch of InHome in 2019.
• Customers can monitor deliveries through wearable cameras, ensuring transparency.

Negative

• Additional cost for InHome delivery may deter some customers.
• Expansion may strain Walmart’s logistical capabilities and service quality initially.

Company expands InHome delivery now reaching more than 45 million U.S. Homes

BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Walmart is announcing the expansion of its popular InHome delivery service to an additional 10 million U.S. households, including those in Minnesota. Customers in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Bloomington will now have access to the ultimate in delivery convenience. InHome is designed to be a time saver for customers by delivering fresh groceries and everyday essentials to their doorstep or unpacking items directly into their kitchen or garage refrigerators.

W+ InHome delivery is now available in select areas. (Photo: Business Wire)

In addition to the Minneapolis market, Walmart is expanding the service today to also include customers in Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia and San Bernardino, bringing the total scale of InHome to more than 50 markets covering over 45 million homes.

“The expansion of InHome comes at the perfect time for families in Minneapolis who are embarking on the busy summer season and are looking for faster, more convenient ways to complete those everyday chores,” said Haley McShane, general manager of InHome, Walmart U.S. “We understand that customers are busy and want to make sure that they can have a seamless shopping experience that fits their needs.”

Walmart launched InHome delivery in 2019 to make shopping easier. Since then, the retailer has made millions of InHome deliveries to customers’ homes. InHome associates are tenured, vetted and specially trained by Walmart for this service.

Here’s how InHome works:

• Order: To place an order for InHome delivery, customers shop Walmart.com or the Walmart app for items eligible for store delivery and select the InHome delivery window that’s most convenient for them.
• Deliver: A highly trained InHome associate completes the delivery to the customer’s preferred location. If it’s to the interior of the home, the associate will use a one-time access code to unlock the customer’s door or garage. A wearable camera is on the associates’ vest, recording the entire delivery, which customers have access to from their phones for up to a week after each delivery.

InHome is available as an add-on to Walmart+ membership for $12.95 per month or $98 per year program. Customers who are already members of Walmart+ can now add unlimited fee-free and tip-free InHome delivery for an extra $7 per month or $40 per year. Walmart+ members have access to a suite of digital and in-store benefits like unlimited free deliveries, fuel and travel discounts, access to free pet telehealth visits through Pawp, early access to promotions and events, Paramount+ streaming and so much more. For more information on how to sign up for InHome visit inhome.walmart.com.

About Walmart

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better — anytime and anywhere — in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 255 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2024 revenue of $648 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X (formerly known as Twitter) at twitter.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart.

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Source: Walmart Inc.

FAQ

What is Walmart's InHome delivery service?

Walmart's InHome delivery service delivers fresh groceries and everyday essentials directly to customers' doorsteps or even into their kitchen or garage refrigerators.

Which new areas does Walmart's InHome delivery service cover?

Walmart's InHome delivery service now includes Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, and San Bernardino.

How many households can now access Walmart's InHome delivery service?

Walmart's InHome delivery service now reaches over 45 million households across more than 50 U.S. markets.

How can I sign up for Walmart's InHome delivery service?

Customers can sign up for Walmart's InHome delivery service through Walmart.com or the Walmart app.

How much does Walmart's InHome delivery service cost?

InHome delivery can be added to a Walmart+ membership for $12.95 per month or $98 per year. Existing Walmart+ members can add the service for $7 per month or $40 per year.

When did Walmart launch the InHome delivery service?

Walmart launched the InHome delivery service in 2019.