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BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart announced it is leveraging its supply chain and retail footprint to offer holiday shoppers new deals on popular gifts and extend shipping cutoffs that can provide up to 48 extra hours to buy items for Christmas Day delivery.
“We’re ensuring customers can count on Walmart having the items they want, when they want them, no matter when they choose to shop this holiday season,” said David Guggina, executive vice president of supply chain operations, Walmart U.S.
Walmart said it is giving its customers two more shopping days to buy gifts for delivery by Christmas Day. Those who order by 12:30 p.m. local time on December 23 can expect the items to be delivered by Christmas.
Shoppers who place an Express Delivery order by 4 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve can expect delivery from stores to doorsteps in as few as 30 minutes, the retailer said. The retailer also said Walmart+ members are eligible for one free Express Delivery through Dec. 31.
Shoppers who order online by noon local time on December 24 are eligible for in-store same-day pickup and delivery services, Walmart said.
“Whatever the choice, we’ve got it covered with expanded timeslots and more gifts than ever available for pickup and delivery,” the company said in announcing the new promotion.
Walmart cited ongoing investments in data, intelligent software and automation in the development of the fulfillment strategy that makes these promotions possible. More than half of Walmart’s fulfillment center volume is now automated, up double from this time last year, offering access to next or two-day shipping on an even broader assortment of items.
“We're proud of the progress we've made this year in our supply chain transformation,” Guggina said. “We’re ensuring customers can count on Walmart having the items they want, when they want them, no matter when they choose to shop this holiday season.”
Starting online and in stores December 9, Walmart's “last-minute gifts” promotion provides discounts on gifts from top brands and Marketplace sellers across categories including personal technology, toys, fashion, home and beauty. Deals include:
- Dakota Fleece Women's and Girls’ Smiley Cozy Comfort Slippers – $9 (special buy).
- Joyspun Women's and Women’s Plus Super Minky Fleece Long Sleeve Top with Pajama Pants, Giftable 2-Piece Set – $10 (special buy).
- Ozark Trail Glide Mountain Bike, 24" Wheels, 8 Speed – $148 (save $50).
- Dude Perfect Ultimate Sports Bounce House, 4-in-1, 8' X 10' – $299 (save $100).
- PAW Patrol, Marshall’s Firetruck with Figure – $5 (save $4.97).
- L.O.L. Surprise Magic Flyers: Sky Starling- Hand Guided Flying Doll – $19 (save $4.99).
- JBL Tune Beam - True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds – $39 (save $40).
- LeapFrog Tad's Fridge Phonics – $15 (save $13.67).
- Nutribullet Blender Combo – $59 (special buy).
- Squishmallows Official Cam Bean Bag Chair – $49.98 (save $4.90).
- Cate & Chloe Sophia 18K White Gold-Plated Halo Necklace – $14.99.
- Project Cloud 100% Genuine Suede Snow Boots - Ankle Boots for Women (Hippy) – $47.90 (save $17.09).
- Piezano Pizza Oven – $94.99 (save $40.55).
- Flashforge 3D Printer – $189 (save $110).
- Perricone MD High Potency Classics Face Finishing & Firming Moisturizer, 0.5 fl. ounce. $17.50 (save $7.50).
- L'ange Hair Le Duo 360 Airflow Styler, Titanium Flat Iron Hair Straightener – $62.30 (save $56.70).
This season, set the perfect holiday mood and find gift giving inspiration – with Walmart’s new digital ambient rooms – Background Joys.
Walmart is partnering with Google’s Creative Works to create these first-ever shoppable ambient rooms, featuring four seasonal scenes: The Chic Chalet, The Technicolor Holiday Party, The Reindeer Flight and the iconic Luke’s Diner in Star’s Hollow from Gilmore Girls.
Each scene is the perfect backdrop for celebrating the holidays with festive music and cozy ASMR. Customers can shop directly from YouTube, YouTube TV and Roku by scanning the QR code on the screen.
Other holiday shopping season features include:
- Headache-free returns: With Walmart’s “holiday guarantee,” customers can return or exchange most items sold by Walmart and Marketplace sellers. And customers have more time to return with the retailer’s extended returns window through Jan. 31 – in-store or curbside. Walmart+ members can make the most of their time-saving perks with Walmart+ Returns from Home, allowing members to make returns directly from their doorstep without a box or return label.
- Industry-leading supply chain: This is the first holiday season with four of Walmart’s next-gen fulfillment centers fully online, moving millions of items to customers’ doorsteps and helping Walmart now reach 95% of the U.S. with next or two-day shipping.
- One-click stocking for under $25: Walmart said it is taking guesswork out of what to put in stockings with its stocking bundle, stuffed gifts for her. The stocking is ready for pickup or delivery, even if it’s the night before or on the way to a seasonal party.
- Affordable holiday meals: Walmart is offering a ham feast for 12 people, with 28 items, priced at less than $5 per person.
