Walmart expands grocery pick up to more stores in York Region

Aurora and Newmarket Supercentres now offer the popular service

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 18, 2016 /CNW/ - Shop online, book a time, pick it up: Walmart Canada announced today the expansion of its convenient, time-saving grocery pick up service to its stores in Newmarket and Aurora. The service provides customers with even more choices as to how and when they shop and it's fast and easy.

"We're always looking to provide our customers with the best, most convenient options to shop: in-store, online or through the new Walmart mobile app," said Daryl Porter, vice president, omni-channel operations e-commerce at Walmart Canada.  "We want to make every day easier for busy families. We're helping them save money and time on weekly groceries from Canada number one grade fruits and vegetables to Canadian Angus beef to baked goods and much, much more."

To order groceries for pick up, just follow the simple steps:

1. Shop online or via the app: The easy-to-use interface allows customers to navigate Walmart's expansive product selection quickly and easily. A running tally of your grocery bill remains clearly visible to keep budgets in check. When you're done, simply pay by credit card.
2. Select a pick up time slot: Choose your favourite store nearby that offers grocery pick up and select a time that fits your schedule. To find your nearest store and its amenities, visit http://www.walmart.ca/en/store-finder.
3. Pick up: Simply arrive at the store during the two-hour window and park in a designated grocery pick up spot. Call the number listed clearly on the sign and your groceries will be brought and loaded into your car for you within minutes. If something isn't right, it will be replaced or immediately refunded to your credit card.

"We're so excited to offer this service in more Walmart locations in York Region," added Joseph Ieraci, store manager, Aurora Walmart Supercentre.  "Walmart Supercentres carry a fabulous selection of groceries, not to mention everyday essentials, and grocery pick up makes it incredibly easy to get what you need and get on with your day."

New Stores Offering Grocery Pick Up:
Aurora Walmart Supercentre – 135 First Commerce Drive, Aurora, ON
Newmarket Walmart Supercentre –17940 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON

About the Walmart Canada App:
The app is available for download now:
For iPhone: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/walmart.ca/id1084793516?mt=8
For Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.walmart.ecommerceapp

About Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada operates a growing chain of more than 405 stores nationwide serving more than 1.2 million customers each day. Walmart Canada's flagship online store, walmart.ca is visited by 600,000 customers daily. With 95,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada's largest employers and is ranked one of the country's top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada's extensive philanthropy program is focused on supporting Canadian families in need, and since 1994 Walmart has raised and donated $250 million to Canadian charities. Additional information can be found at walmartcanada.ca, facebook.com/walmartcanada and at twitter.com/walmartcanada.

SOURCE Walmart Canada

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For further information: For media inquiries, please contact: Felicia Fefer, Manager, Marketing Communications, Walmart Canada, [e-mail]