Walmart is making a major push to boost its logistics network as it grows its e-commerce and delivery capabilities.
The company reportedly will double its spending on attracting new truck drivers, a move to ensure quick movement of items from distribution centers to physical stores that serve in-person as well as e-commerce customers.
Despite reporting 40 percent e-commerce growth in the second quarter of this year, Walmart sets itself apart from online-only retailers through its physical store infrastructure. It lets customers buy items online and pick them up at physical locations or get products delivered to their homes. It’s building out its grocery delivery and in-store pickup capabilities for customers, currently available at 1,800 Walmart locations across the U.S. Read more
Source: digiday