Walmart Announces Plans , to Expand Drone Delivery Program , Despite Economic Slowdown.<br />Walmart Announces Plans , to Expand Drone Delivery Program , Despite Economic Slowdown.<br />On May 24, Walmart announced <br />that it would expand the company's , drone delivery program. .<br />Despite a nationwide slowdown in retail sales, <br />the expanded delivery program will now be <br />available to 4 million consumers in six states.<br />Despite a nationwide slowdown in retail sales, <br />the expanded delivery program will now be <br />available to 4 million consumers in six states.<br />NBC reports that the program <br />is a partnership between <br />Walmart and DroneUp. .<br />NBC reports that the program <br />is a partnership between <br />Walmart and DroneUp. .<br />Drone delivery will be available in <br />34 locations across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, <br />Texas, Utah and Virginia by the end of 2022.<br />Drone delivery will be available in <br />34 locations across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, <br />Texas, Utah and Virginia by the end of 2022.<br />The retail giant's goal <br />is to deliver over 1 million packages <br />by way of drone each year. .<br />Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. <br />and 8:00 p.m., customers will be able <br />to order from tens of thousands <br />of eligible items, such as Tylenol, <br />diapers and hot dog buns, <br />for delivery by air <br />in as little as 30 minutes, Walmart statement, via NBC.<br />Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. <br />and 8:00 p.m., customers will be able <br />to order from tens of thousands <br />of eligible items, such as Tylenol, <br />diapers and hot dog buns, <br />for delivery by air <br />in as little as 30 minutes, Walmart statement, via NBC.<br />According to Walmart, <br />the drones are capable of carrying <br />up to 10 pounds of items. .<br />NBC points out that the expansion comes <br />as most major retailers in the U.S. face <br />widespread inflation and rising interest rates. .<br />May has already seen shares <br />in Walmart drop 18%, while <br />stock in Target plummeted 25%.<br />May has already seen shares <br />in Walmart drop 18%, while <br />stock in Target plummeted 25%.<br />Analysts have become increasingly concerned that the economic slowdown, combined with inflation and tighter monetary policies, could be leading to a recession
