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Walmart has something Amazon doesn't to safeguard against holiday shipping delays: a network of brick-and-mortar stores that will serve as last-mile fulfillment centers

Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Walmart's physical retail stores could give it a key advantage over Amazon during the holiday shopping rush.

While Amazon has some brick-and-mortar stores plus its network of "Hubs," Walmart says more than 90% of Americans live within 10 miles of a Walmart store. As the holiday shopping season heats up, industry experts are warning of shipping delays amid a surge in online orders. But both Amazon and Walmart have come up with one solution that may help customers get their orders faster: using physical locations to speed the process along. For Amazon, this means having packages shipped to its small network of physical stores or neighborhood hubs.

Retailers and shipping companies are now trying to keep up with the surge. Shipping companies are warning that they are already out of capacity ahead of the holidays, which could mean packages won't arrive on time — experts areStill, there's good news for retailers: Many customers are opting for curbside and in-store pickup versus having everything shipped to their homes.

 

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