US-based retailer Walmart has announced a free two-day shipping service for more than two million items to homes and stores.
The American retailer has also lowered the minimum purchase required for free home delivery from $50 to $35.
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Walmart US e-commerce president and CEO Marc Lore said: “We are moving at the speed of a start-up.
“Two-day free shipping is the first of many moves we will be making to enhance the customer experience and accelerate growth.”
The company further stated that its free two-day shipping will be available on popular items and household essentials such as baby necessities, pet products, food, cleaning supplies and beauty favourites, as well as electronics and toys.
In addition to the free two-day shipping offer, Walmart will continue to provide same-day store pick-up service on many items.
The company also added that this is currently available across 4,600 stores in the US. Its online grocery pick-up is offered at more than 600 locations across the country, with plans for expansion by next year.
Image: Walmart to offer two-day free shipping across the US. Photo: courtesy of Brandonrush via wikimedia.
