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Walmart, Wing add 7 markets to drone delivery expansion plan
retaildive.com · retail · Omnichannel & digital transformation
Insight summary
- •Walmart and Wing are expanding drone delivery to seven new U.S. metro markets, targeting operations by 2027.
- •New markets include New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, Salt Lake City, and Memphis.
- •Wing's drones deliver goods as fast as 30 minutes, traveling up to 60 mph, covering various product categories.
- •Current drone delivery covers 66 locations in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Arkansas with over 1 million deliveries made.
- •Expansion aims to operate drone deliveries from 270+ Walmart stores by 2027.
- •Wing has FAA approval for safe post-sunset drone flights, enhancing service hours.
- •Walmart and Wing collaborate with local communities to ensure safe, reliable drone delivery systems.
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- Industry
- retail
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- Omnichannel & digital transformation
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- retaildive.com
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