Walmart has expanded its online marketplace in Mexico to give customers access to “hundreds of thousands” of additional products through its website.

The US retail giant said the move will allow shoppers to buy a wider range of items across categories including fashion, home and electronics, while also providing access to brands and products that were previously unavailable through Walmart's Mexican operation.

Walmart said the launch is a significant step in its strategy to expand marketplace offerings internationally and provide customers with greater choice and convenience.

The company will fulfil orders through the same logistics network that supports millions of customers in the US. Established international carriers will manage shipping and customs clearance to help ensure reliable delivery.

When purchasing an item, customers will see total prices upfront during checkout which will include estimated duties and taxes. This will provide full visibility of costs before completing a purchase.

To support the launch, Walmart is offering free shipping on eligible orders worth $35 or more for a limited period, although taxes and duties will still apply.
The company said it plans to extend international shipping to additional markets in the future as it continues to grow its global e-commerce operations.

"We're focused on making it easy for customers to access an expanded assortment of products,” said Manish Joneja, senior vice-president of Walmart Marketplace at Walmart Inc. "This is a milestone in the evolution of how people access Walmart.com's marketplace assortment around the world, and we're excited to bring it to Mexico first."

Earlier this month, Walmart launched a meal delivery service from its in store restaurant partner Subway.

Walmart said the move will allow customers in selected locations to order Subway products directly through the Walmart app or website and receive them via its Express Delivery service in as little as 30 minutes.

This marks Walmart’s first restaurant integration within Express Delivery and forms part of its wider strategy to bring more customer needs into a single shopping journey.

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