Walmart busy in Canada, Mexico and Chile

Walmart has partnered with Instacart to bring some Canadian customers same-day grocery deliveries. This will be available in the Greater Toronto Area from today, while shoppers in Winnipeg will be able to use the service later this month.

The retailer has also announced the acquisition of Cornershop, a marketplace for on-demand delivery from supermarkets, pharmacies and specialty food retailers in Mexico and Chile. It is splashing out $225 million and says that the deal is an “important step forward in accelerating the company’s omnichannel capabilities and growth in Latin America”.

“We are focused on making life easier for customers and associates by building strong local businesses, powered by Walmart,” says Judith McKenna, President and CEO of Walmart International. “Cornershop’s digital expertise, technology and capabilities will strengthen our successful businesses in Mexico and Chile and provide learning for other markets in which we operate.”

“This is an opportunity to leverage both of our brands, as well as Walmart’s strong supply chain and store network. Combining Cornershop’s innovative, crowdsourced delivery platform with Walmart’s unique assets will allow us to accelerate growth for both companies, delighting our customers by saving them both time and money.”