Major changes are on the way for Walmart’s delivery service in Texas, and shoppers should be prepared. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening…
Walmart was founded in 1962 by Sam Walton in Rogers, Arkansas. The company quickly expanded, and by 1970, Walmart became a publicly traded company. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Walmart grew into the largest retailer in the U.S., eventually expanding internationally. Today, Walmart operates thousands of stores worldwide and has become a leader in e-commerce, grocery, and same-day delivery services. Despite its massive growth, the company remains focused on providing affordable products to millions of customers.
There are currently 600 Walmarts just in Texas with over 4,000 locations here in the United States. Walmart employs over 2 million people worldwide, and about 1.6 just here in the United States.
ONLINE SHOPPING DOMINATING WORLD
As Walmart expands its fast delivery options, the retail giant is also cracking down on a growing problem.
It is no surprise that in today’s day and age people across the country do more shopping online than they would in traditional storefronts. Per a report from The Street, during the 2024 holiday season, Walmart saw a huge increase in online shopping. In its latest earnings report, Walmart revealed that U.S. sales grew by 5% compared to the previous year. One big reason? More customers are using Walmart’s expedited delivery services…