Walmart has announced it will be offering incentives to new Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) sellers, a company blog post said.
WFS was rolled out two years ago this month, and last year U.S. gross market value fulfilled by WFS grew by 500%.
The retail giant said it will be offering the new incentives, including free storage and 10% off fulfillment, for the first 90 days, for those who sign up and inbound at least one item between Feb. 21 and April 30.
The blog post said Walmart has also recently debuted a Walmart Preferred Carrier Program, resulting in savings on inbound transportation costs for participating sellers, which has led to increasing sales and more savings on expenses.
In the post, Walmart touted the simple fee structure of WFS, with items arriving clearly labeled as ‘fulfilled by Walmart,’ and transparency behind it all, where customers with issues are able to contact the company and return things if needed.
PYMNTS wrote recently that the company has also debuted its new commitment to livestreamed content, with more recurring programs.
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There are eight new themed and scheduled shopping events, which allows for more connection with customers in the new ways that have arisen since the pandemic.
“[It is] a tool to continue connecting with our customers, bringing both entertainment and product information to one place,” Walmart VP of Brand Casey Schlaybaugh said.
PYMNTS noted that there’s a science to making a “buzz,” or a viral moment that resonates enough with people that they end up sharing it enough and returning again later on.
All of this comes as Walmart makes a splash with its partnership with TalkShopLive, a startup allowing for one-click purchases during videos without being redirected to another page.
TalkShopLive co-founder and CEO Bryan Moore said livestreamed commerce has been a boon for the company.
“What QVC, HSN, and television shopping did in that format is phenomenal. But what Walmart is doing with us is that they’re really looking at, not just as selling products, but really where content meets commerce,” Moore said, adding that it “creates shopping experiences worth talking about.”