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20 August 2026

Walmart fast delivery helps fuel 24% growth in e-commerce sales

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Source reporting: FreightWaves

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Walmart fast delivery helps fuel 24% growth in e-commerce sales

Walmart on Thursday credited continued momentum in e-commerce and fast delivery with helping to drive 5. 9% revenue growth during the second quarter, highlighting speed as a feature that attracts more online sales. The retail giant’s global e-commerce sales increased 23%, year over year, indicating consumer preference for convenient, quick commerce. At Walmart U. S.

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