Walmart is rapidly expanding its online business in New York City, growing eCommerce sales across all five boroughs despite being shut out of building physical stores.
Key Takeaways
-
Digital growth without stores: Walmart’s eCommerce sales have risen across all five boroughs over the past five years, roughly doubling in Manhattan and climbing between about 90% and 120% in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, with Staten Island up about 44%.
-
Delivery network as wedge: The retailer uses nearby stores to provide same-day delivery of fresh food and staples into parts of the city and broader delivery options elsewhere.
-
Tech-led retail repositioning: By emphasizing AI-enabled eCommerce capabilities and aligning itself more with technology-focused markets, Walmart is positioning itself less as a traditional grocer and more as a digital retail platform competing head-on with established online players.
