Walmart is reinstating a minimum basket fee for online grocery orders below $35 placed by customers using Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments and those enrolled in its Walmart+ Assist program. While the fee had been waived during the COVID-19 pandemic, a challenging economic climate has spurred the reinstatement.
Key Takeaways:
- Walmart is bringing back a minimum $6.99 fee for online grocery orders under $35 for customers using EBT and Walmart+ Assist.
- The reinstatement of this fee, previously paused due to pandemic-related social distancing, reflects Walmart’s focus on cost management amid economic uncertainty.
- This change impacts a significant portion of Walmart’s customer base, as the retailer accounts for a substantial share of spending by SNAP (also known as Food Stamps) recipients.
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