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Walmart Grocery

Walmart Grocery

Combines convenient online grocery shopping with extensive physical store network for pickup and delivery, while offering brands advertising access to high-intent shoppers through Walmart Connect.

walmart.comBentonville, Arkansas, United StatesFounded 2016Parent: Walmart Inc.

Last updated May 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Industry
Retail Media Network
Business Model
Marketplace
Target Market
Consumer (B2C)
Employee Count
10001+
Funding
N/A
Revenue Range
$1B+
Stock Symbol
WMT
Parent Company
Walmart Inc.
API Available
Limited
Market Position

Leading retail media network integrated with major grocery e-commerce platform

Overview

Walmart Grocery is Walmart's integrated e-commerce platform for online grocery shopping, pickup, and delivery services. Operating as part of Walmart Inc., the service allows customers to order groceries, fresh produce, household items, and other essentials through the Walmart website and mobile app for either curbside pickup or home delivery. The platform has become a critical component of Walmart's omnichannel retail strategy and digital transformation efforts. As a subsidiary service of Walmart Inc., Walmart Grocery leverages the company's extensive physical retail footprint of over 4,700 stores in the United States to fulfill online orders. The service integrates with Walmart's broader advertising ecosystem, including Walmart Connect (formerly Walmart Media Group), which offers sponsored product ads, display advertising, and other digital marketing solutions to brands and suppliers selling on the platform. This positions Walmart Grocery as both a retail channel and an advertising platform within the retail media network space. Walmart Grocery competes directly with Amazon Fresh, Instacart, Target's Shipt, and other online grocery platforms. The service has experienced significant growth, particularly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and represents Walmart's strategic investment in competing with Amazon's e-commerce dominance while monetizing its customer traffic through retail media advertising opportunities.

Products & Features

Online Grocery Ordering

Web and mobile app platform for browsing and purchasing groceries, fresh produce, and household items

Curbside Pickup

Free pickup service allowing customers to collect orders at designated store locations

Home Delivery

Delivery service bringing groceries directly to customers' homes, including same-day options

Walmart Connect Advertising

Retail media advertising platform offering sponsored products, display ads, and other marketing solutions to brands

Walmart+ Membership

Subscription service offering unlimited free delivery and other benefits

Key Features
Integration with 4,700+ physical Walmart storesSame-day pickup and delivery optionsSponsored product advertising through Walmart ConnectPersonalized shopping recommendationsWalmart+ subscription integrationFresh and frozen food handling capabilitiesSubstitution preferences for out-of-stock itemsMobile app with barcode scanning
Use Cases
Weekly grocery shopping and meal planningConvenient curbside pickup for busy familiesSame-day delivery for urgent household needsBrand advertising to high-intent grocery shoppersSponsored product placements for CPG brandsRetail media campaigns targeting specific customer segmentsSubscription-based unlimited delivery through Walmart+
Customer Segments
Value-conscious grocery shoppersBusy families seeking convenienceWalmart+ subscribersCPG brands and suppliers (advertising)Digital-first consumersRural and suburban households
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