NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Walmart is expanding its direct-to-fridge InHome delivery service—where an associate brings groceries directly to a customer's refrigerator—from 6 million to 30 million households, the world's largest retailer announced Wednesday.
The expansion area covers cities including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, among others, and is expected to produce more than 3,000 new jobs nationwide which will provide an extra $1.50 an hour to those workers.
“We’ve been operating InHome in select markets over the last two years and have found it is a perfect solution for customers who want to live their lives without worrying about making it to the store or being home to accept a delivery,” said Tom Ward, senior vice president, Last Mile at Walmart U.S.
First launched in 2019, Walmart’s InHome delivery option equips workers with a body camera which records the entire delivery while customers can keep track of every step on their phones. The process is recorded and stored for up to a week after. Associates enter the home through a one-time code on a smart lock already installed or one purchased for $49.95.
InHome delivery services cost $19.95 a month or $148 a year with no additional fees.
Walmart’s InHome delivery service is part of the company’s larger plan to maximize their delivery network’s speed and accessibility while also focusing on becoming more sustainable. Along with use of drones and self-driving cars, Walmart is planning to increase its fleet of electric vehicles for InHome delivery service use.
LISTEN on the Audacy App
Sign Up and Follow Audacy
Facebook | Twitter | Instagram