Sam’s Club Rolls Out One-Hour Delivery to 600+ Stores after 65,000 Orders
Sam’s Club launched one-hour delivery from over 600 stores on April 2, fulfilling nearly 65,000 orders with an average 55-minute delivery time. Walmart’s ecommerce sales reached 23% of revenue and topped $150 billion, while Amazon holds 56% of US digital retail despite growing 63.2% since 2022 versus Walmart’s 115.6%.
1. One-Hour Delivery Launch
On April 2, Sam’s Club expanded its express service to over 600 locations, introducing a guaranteed one-hour delivery option for online members. The rollout follows a successful trial in select markets and represents a strategic push to enhance fulfillment speed.
2. Pricing and Performance
The one-hour option carries a flat $10 fee for Plus members and $22 for Club members, with an average delivery time of 55 minutes. Nearly 65,000 orders have been completed, including everyday essentials such as bottled water, produce, rotisserie chicken and paper goods.
3. Ecommerce Growth Trends
Ecommerce represented 23% of total sales and exceeded $150 billion annually. Since early 2022, Walmart’s ecommerce grew 115.6% compared to Amazon’s 63.2%, highlighting its rapid expansion in the online retail market.
4. Competitive Impact on Amazon
Despite Amazon’s 56% share of US digital retail, Walmart’s faster ecommerce growth and introduction of one-hour delivery intensify competitive pressure on Amazon’s market dominance and fulfillment expectations.