Alexander Farnsworth
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) announced on Thursday a major expansion of its drone delivery service, as it claims to be the first retailer to scale drone delivery. The retail giant said millions of customers in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa will enjoy the convenience of receiving their orders in just minutes.
The new drone service will launch at 100 stores, building on the existing operations in Northwest Arkansas and Dallas-Fort Worth. Through an agreement with established drone provider Wing, Walmart (NYSE:WMT) said it can deliver a faster, more efficient service to even more customers.
Customers in Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando and Tampa can sign up on Wing’s website to be notified when drone delivery becomes available in their area.
The drone service will provide customers in participating regions the option to receive deliveries for everything from groceries to health and wellness products to household essentials, all powered by drone technology.
“As we look ahead, drone delivery will remain a key part of our commitment to redefining retail. We’re pushing the boundaries of convenience to better serve our customers, making shopping faster and easier than ever before,” stated Walmart (WMT) Senior VP Greg Cathey, SVP.
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