Walmart+ subscription service set to launch this month
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Retail giant Walmart has ended its membership program and is launching a new subscription service, Walmart+, later this month according to technology news website Recode.
The service will cost US$98 a year and offer same-day delivery; petrol discounts and exclusive early access to the latest product deals.
Walmart reportedly planned to launch the service in late March or April, but the move was hampered by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is not clear yet if the program will be available nationally or regionally in the US.
Recode said that shoppers will be able to access products from Walmart Supercenters. They can reserve delivery slots and avail of Express two-hour delivery. Members are also expected to benefit from a Scan & Go service so they can shop without waiting in line, and a Walmart+ credit card is expected to launch soon after the service.
The move is Walmart’s latest bid to compete against the online retail giant Amazon.
Last year in Australia Amazon launched an online subscription service for household essentials. The ‘Subscribe and Save’ model is popular in international markets as it offers free delivery on repeat purchases across pantry food and beverages, pet supplies, beauty, and vitamins and supplements.
Questions & Answers
Q.When is the new Walmart+ subscription service scheduled to launch?
When is the new Walmart+ subscription service scheduled to launch?
The new Walmart+ subscription service is set to launch later this month. It was reportedly planned for late March or April, but its launch was delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Q.What benefits will members of the Walmart+ subscription service receive?
What benefits will members of the Walmart+ subscription service receive?
Members will get same-day delivery, petrol discounts, and early access to product deals. They can also reserve delivery slots, use Express two-hour delivery, and shop with Scan & Go.
Q.What is the annual cost for the Walmart+ subscription service?
What is the annual cost for the Walmart+ subscription service?
The Walmart+ subscription service will cost US$98 annually. This fee covers the various benefits offered to members, including delivery services and discounts.
Q.Will the Walmart+ service be available across the entire United States?
Will the Walmart+ service be available across the entire United States?
It is not yet clear whether the Walmart+ program will be available nationally or only in certain regions within the US. Recode indicated that shoppers could access products from Supercenters.
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