Flash Report 2 minutesRegister for Free AccessWalmart Launches Third-Party Vendor Fulfillment Services on Its Marketplace Coresight Research March 3, 2020 What's InsideWalmart’s new third-party vendor service (WFS) looks a lot like Amazon’s ecosystem: When a customer places an order on Walmart.com, WFS picks, packs and ships to the customer on the third-party seller’s behalf. WFS also handles customer support and returns. This report looks at Walmart’s new program and what it means for the business: The company has said it needs to scale its online business to make it profitable: Supporting third-party vendors helps it do that. Walmart’s new offering also helps it compete more effectively with Amazon. Walmart’s third-party offering may not be as robust as Amazon’s, but it is supported by a fleet of brick and mortar locations across the country that Amazon lacks. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? Register for a free user account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Unlocking Success: The Pathway to Profitability for US Brands and RetailersThe New Coresight 100: Leading the Retail Charge in 2025Seasonal Shopping, 2Q25—Expectations for Easter, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day; Plus, Holiday 2025 Plans: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra4Q24 US Earnings Season Wrap-Up: Widespread Positive Sales Growth Recorded This Quarter
