Walmart says Marketplace growth topped 50% as stores power faster delivery
Walmart highlighted Marketplace acceleration and the role of stores and WFS in boosting conversion and faster delivery — details that support the company’s digital growth and profitability narrative.
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Marketplace sales grew more than 50% year‑to‑date.
Company credited assortment, pricing tools, discoverability and fulfillment enhancements.
WFS is central — items in WFS convert >50% higher and cost sellers ~15% less.
~50% of Marketplace volume runs through WFS.
Walmart’s ~4,500 U.S. stores plus FCs enable inventory positioning closer to customers.
About 70% of home deliveries are same‑day or faster; ~80% of e‑commerce flows through stores.
Company said online pickup & delivery grew ~43% in the most recent quarter.
Management said the e‑commerce business has recorded consecutive profitable quarters.
Marketplace, advertising and membership businesses help margins.
Walmart is extending Marketplace capabilities into Canada, Mexico and Chile and simplifying cross‑border selling.