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: Shoptalk Spring 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch: Preview—12 Innovators Leveling Up the Customer Experience and Streamlining OperationsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 11: Dollar Tree and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Take Total Store Openings Ahead of ClosuresHoliday 2025: US Holiday Retail Homestretch—Strong Total Demand (So Far), with Price-Driven Players Entrenching Structural GainsConfidence and Couture—Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up, Gucci Leads in Luxury: US Consumer Survey Insights
