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The rise of 30-minute delivery has caused major retailers to rethink how they balance fast store-based delivery with reliable in-store experiences.

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.

Walmart online sales growth in the U.S. exceeded 20% for the 10th consecutive quarter in its fiscal Q2 2027.

Add to Google Preferred Sources Walmart raised its fiscal 2027 outlook after second-quarter net sales rose 5.9% to $187.9 billion, driven by 23% growth in global e-commerce and a 20% increase in international advertising led by Flipkart Ads. Operating income jumped 28.8% to $9.38 billion. Walmart US, International, and Sam’s Club all posted e-commerce gains…

Walmart reported fiscal Q2 2027 net sales growth of 5% in constant currency, driven by a 23% increase in global e-commerce and strength in higher-margin businesses like advertising, marketplace, and membership income. Adjusted operating income rose 17.4% in constant currency, bolstered by tariff refunds, though higher fuel costs and maximum fair pricing regulations presented headwinds.…

Walmart verzeichnete im zweiten Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2027 ein währungsbereinigtes Nettoumsatzwachstum von 5 % und übertraf damit die Prognose. Das bereinigte operative Ergebnis stieg um 17,4 %, maßgeblich unterstützt durch Zollerstattungen. Der globale E-Commerce-Umsatz legte um 23 % zu, während margenstarke Bereiche wie Werbung und Marktplatz stark wuchsen. Das Management hob die Jahresprognose an, rechnet…

Walmartreported a surge in e-commerce sales for the second quarter, according to its earnings release on Thursday. The company’s global e-commerce sales rose 23%, driven by store-fulfilled pickup and delivery and its online marketplace. In the U.S., e-commerce sales increased 24%, with strength in store-fulfilled delivery, advertising, and marketplace.

The retailer is positioning fast delivery options as a way to build trust with customers looking for value and convenience, executives said.

Lydia Hu reports live from a Walmart Supercenter in New Jersey as back-to-school shopping ramps up. She details how families are spending on supplies, electronics, and clothing, with retailers offering early deals.