Customers in 33 US markets can now get eligible orders delivered in 30 minutes or less, Walmart announced in a news release on Thursday, May 29. The expanded service is available in several cities across the Northeast.

Shoppers can order from more than 100,000 eligible items, including groceries, baby essentials, household supplies, pet food, electronics, medicine, and prescriptions.

“Customers are looking for faster, easier ways to get what they need in the moments that matter,” said Tracy Poulliot, chief eCommerce officer for Walmart US. “We’ve been delivering orders in 30 minutes or less for more than a year, and today 26% of our Express Deliveries are already arriving in that timeframe. As customers continue to look for more immediate shopping options, we’re making this service more prominent where it’s available — helping them get the items they need, right when they need them.”

Walmart previously rolled out 30-minute deliveries in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Oklahoma City, Tampa, and Salt Lake City. The service is powered by Walmart’s store network and technology that considers basket size, driver availability, and distance from the store, according to the company.

In the first quarter of 2026, Walmart claimed it completed millions of deliveries in 30 minutes or less, reaching more than 19,000 ZIP codes nationwide. During an earnings call on Thursday, May 21, chief financial officer John David Rainey said more than 36% of orders were delivered in under three hours during Q1 2026, adding that Walmart could reach about 60% of the US population in 30 minutes or less.

The delivery expansion comes as Walmart also faces pressure from soaring fuel costs. The company previously warned that it could raise prices for consumer goods due to higher costs caused by the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Rainey said rising energy costs caused Walmart to lose about $175 million in operating income during Q1.

“These are real impacts to cost of goods sold for us and our suppliers,” he said. “If the current elevated cost environment persists, we’d expect somewhat higher retail price inflation in Q2 and the second half of the year.”

Walmart’s faster delivery also comes amid a broader effort to upgrade stores and expand digital services. The company previously announced plans to remodel more than 650 locations nationwide, including dozens in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia.

Earlier in May, Amazon launched 30-minute deliveries in several cities through its Amazon Now service. The online retail giant has been racing to decrease delivery times to compete with Walmart, along with platforms like DoorDash and Uber Eats.

Customers who qualify for the faster service will see “Delivery in 30 minutes or less” on Walmart’s website or app. The option costs $10 for Walmart+ members.

Walmart is offering 30-minute deliveries in these markets, according to USA Today:

Arizona

California

EurekaMercedModestoSacramentoUkiahVallejo

Colorado

Delaware

Florida

Cape Coral-Fort MyersNaplesOrlandoTampa

Georgia

Illinois

Maryland

Minnesota

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

North Carolina

Oklahoma

Pennsylvania

AllentownPhiladelphiaReadingYork

Texas

Utah

Walmart said more expansion opportunities are expected in the future.


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