# Accelerated E-Commerce Expansions Walmart Canada Debuts Fully-Automated Market Fulfilment Centre By Grace Mahas | Published 2021-03-04 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fullyautomated-market-fulfilment References: [rli.uk](https://www.rli.uk.com/walmart-canada-accelerates-e-commerce-expansion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=walmart-canada-accelerates-e-commerce-expansion) [Walmart Canada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-canada-supercenter) recently began construction its first [fully-automated market fulfilment center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-supermarket), increasing online grocery picking and dispensing up to six-times faster than manual store picking. Moreover, the new fulfilment center boasts [automated kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venhub) that serve as vending machines for any online grocer orders, serving up to five customers at once. Customers can also opt to park in a dedicated parking spot, enter a code, and have their items appear within minutes. Horacio Barbeito, President and Chief Executive Officer at Walmart Canada said in a statement: “We are on a journey to be the number one e-commerce retailer in Canada. Our customers want choice of service and we see the demand for online shopping continue. We are ramping up our e-commerce offering with a focus on speed, accuracy and service.” Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Automated E-commerce Fulfillment:** Fully-automated fulfillment centers increase picking and dispensing up to six-times faster than manual store picking. - **Online Grocery Vending:** Automated kiosks serve as vending machines for any online grocery orders, serving up to five customers at once. - **Contactless Pickup:** Customers can park in a dedicated spot, enter a code, and have their items appear within minutes at a contactless pickup location. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Retailers can enhance their e-commerce offerings by implementing fully-automated fulfillment centers that increase speed, accuracy, and service. - **Grocery:** Grocery stores can improve their customers' online experience by implementing automated kiosks that serve as vending machines, increasing efficiency and convenience. - **Logistics:** Logistics companies can take advantage of the demand for contactless pickup options by offering automated pickup locations that reduce wait times and improve the customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainability-Focused Retail Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-canada-supercenter.md) - [Canadian Retail Delivery Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-day-delivery.md) - [Efficient Omnichannel Fulfillment Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnichannel-fulfillment-center.md) - [Fulfillment-Only Retail Locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-dark-stores.md) - [Speedy Retailer Delivery Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-and-doordash.md) - [Cashier-Free Grocer Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aisle-24-expansion.md) - [Cashier-Free Grocery Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aisle-24.md) - [Digital Retailer Strategy Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-ecommerce-update.md) - [Big Box Delivery Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-delivery-pass.md)