Walmart Testing Dark Stores to Provide Faster Delivery to Customers

Core Insights - Walmart is testing dark stores to enhance delivery speed and customer experience [2][3] - The company has opened dark stores in Dallas and plans to expand to Bentonville, Arkansas [2] - Dark stores are smaller warehouses that support faster deliveries by carrying popular items [3] Delivery Strategy - Walmart's Chief Financial Officer noted improvements in eCommerce margins due to delivery densification and automation [4] - Orders per delivery have increased by 20% as Walmart scales its store-fulfilled delivery business [5] - Over 30% of orders are from customers opting for expedited delivery with a convenience fee [5] Future Plans - Walmart aims to deliver to 95% of Americans within three hours by the end of the year [6] - The company is investing in technologies to support its supply chain and eCommerce operations [7] - Walmart has opened its largest centralized prescription fulfillment facility and plans to add more [6]