News / Battle of the giants as Walmart Plus readies for US launch, but can it deliver?

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The battle of the US retail behemoths is entering another round: Walmart has announced its delayed Plus service, which offers same-day delivery to online shoppers, will go live on 15 September.

For $98 a year, or $12.50 a month, subscribers can order from more than 160,000 items at in-store prices and receive unlimited free delivery, some same-day.

In addition, the subscription includes access to early product deals, discounts on petrol (at Walmart, Murphy USA, Murphy Express and, eventually, Sam’s Club filling stations) ...