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.

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.

“Two-day free shipping is the first of many moves we will be making to enhance the customer experience and accelerate growth.”

In addition to the free two-day shipping offer, Walmart will continue to provide same-day store pick-up service on many items.

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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.


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