Walmart comes for Amazon, launching membership service with free delivery

Walmart is taking on Amazon, launching a new membership service that includes free shipping (if you spend at least $35). Those grocery robots had better be ready.

Announced Tuesday and launching Sept. 15, the long-rumored Walmart+ offers unlimited free delivery for customers along with fuel discounts of up to 5 cents a gallon, and other in-store and online benefits to come.

Walmart+ will cost $12.95 a month or $98 per year — in comparison, Amazon Prime costs $12.99 a month or $119 a year, and includes access to its streaming service, Prime Video. Importantly, however, Walmart+ members will have to spend at least $35 to qualify for free delivery, whereas Amazon Prime has no minimum spend. Read more...

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