News / Walmart tries to Spark interest in new Uber-style home grocery deliveries

Walmart is shifting into ‘Uber’ mode again. Less than three months after its collaboration with the ride-sharing firm ended, the giant retailer has embarked on a new venture that seeks to harness a pool of independent drivers.

To expand its delivery options, Walmart has teamed up with Bringg, a crowd-sourced delivery platform for the final mile, where independent drivers sign up for windows of time when they are available.

Under the Spark Delivery brand, a pilot programme is running in New Orleans and ...