Insight ReportThe Last-Mile Race Intensifies: Target and Walmart Pave the Way in Delivery Innovation Primel Konok, Analyst Sector Lead: John Harmon, CFA, Associate Director of Technology Research March 21, 2023 Reasons to ReadAs consumer demand for convenience and speed in the last mile grows, we discuss the innovative delivery initiatives of leading US retailers Target and Walmart—covering drones, sortation centers and more. We present key developments for each initiative and the impacts for the wider retail industry. Companies mentioned in this report include: DroneUp, Salesforce, Shipt, Target, Walmart Other relevant research: Innovator Matrix: Last-Mile Delivery All Coresight Research coverage of supply chain Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Sentiment Hits Four-Month Low as Higher-Income Confidence Weakens; Plus, Mass Merchandisers and Warehouse Clubs in Focus: US Consumer Survey InsightsAnalyst Corner: Agentic AI—The New Wave of AI Opportunity, with Charlie PoonUS CPG Sales Tracker: Health and Beauty Lead Growth Amid E-Commerce SlowdownHighlights from NextGen 2025: Retail, Real Estate & the New Consumer—Infographic
