Sam’s Club, a Walmart subsidiary, announced a new ultra‑fast express delivery option that can deliver items to members in as little as 12 minutes. The service was rolled out on April 2, 2026, and has already completed nearly 65,000 orders, with the fastest deliveries all fulfilled in less than 12 minutes and an average delivery time of 55 minutes.
The enhanced tier costs $10 for Plus members and $22 for Club members, while the standard three‑hour or less express service is priced at $5 for Plus members and $17 for Club members. There is no separate $5 fee for a one‑hour option; the one‑hour delivery is the enhanced tier itself.
Sam’s Club’s e‑commerce sales grew 23% year‑over‑year in the quarter ending January 31, 2026, and 24% year‑over‑year in fiscal year 2025, which totaled $90.2 billion in net sales, up from $86.2 billion in fiscal year 2024. The new delivery service is positioned to accelerate that e‑commerce momentum by meeting members’ immediate needs for everyday essentials such as water, produce, rotisserie chicken, and paper goods.
The launch places Sam’s Club in direct competition with Amazon’s rapid delivery offerings and Costco’s one‑hour Instacart service, while reinforcing Walmart’s broader omnichannel strategy that integrates in‑club, online, in‑app, curbside pickup, and fast delivery experiences. By offering a truly on‑demand service, Sam’s Club aims to capture impulse purchases and emergency needs, thereby expanding its share of the growing on‑demand grocery and convenience market.
"Members love our three hours or less Express delivery, but they told us they wanted an even faster option—so, we delivered," said Greg Pulsifer, Senior Vice President of eCommerce at Sam’s Club. "Our 10 fastest deliveries to date were all fulfilled in less than 12 minutes," Pulsifer added. He also noted that the service is part of the club’s broader omnichannel vision: "We continue to differentiate ourselves as a leader in club retail through true omnichannel shopping experiences: in‑club, online, in‑app, Curbside Pickup, and fast delivery—allowing members to shop how they want." Pulsifer further emphasized the service’s value proposition, stating, "When members need emergency baby essentials or dinners on the fly, we're not just delivering speed, but peace of mind and time back so they can focus on the things that matter most."
The introduction of the ultra‑fast express delivery service marks a significant operational milestone for Sam’s Club, reinforcing its commitment to member convenience and positioning the company to capture a larger share of the rapidly expanding on‑demand e‑commerce market.
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