# Small-Business Support Services Walmart Launches a Delivery Service to Hep Local Businesses Grow By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-08-26 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-1 References: [cstoredecisions](https://cstoredecisions.com/2021/08/24/walmart-launches-delivery-service-for-local-businesses/) Walmart announced the launch of its latest delivery business venture - [Walmart GoLocal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-business). In an effort to help smaller businesses, Walmart has designed a [delivery service for local businesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mydg-delivery) and merchants. The company has spent years scaling its commercial capabilities and has decided to extend many of its resources to small businesses. Walmart has an unmatched ability to execute deliveries in an efficient and effortless manner. Walmart GoLocal will help small businesses grow by taking advantage of the brand's advanced delivery services. Walmart GoLocal will deliver goods for any merchant of any size - whether it be a bakery, an auto retailer, or a boutique store. The company has already partnered with numerous businesses across the U.S. and is currently accepting new applications. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Local Delivery Services:** The rise of localized delivery services can provide small businesses with a cost-effective way to compete with larger retailers by improving convenience and speed of delivery. - **Commercial Capability Scaling:** A trend that involves larger companies extending many of their resources to small businesses in order to improve their commercial capabilities and help them scale. - **Efficient Delivery Solutions:** Businesses that can offer advanced and efficient delivery services are increasingly in demand as consumers' expectations have shifted towards faster and more convenient delivery options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry can benefit from partnering with larger companies that offer delivery services to improve their delivery capabilities and expand into new markets. - **Logistics Industry:** The logistics industry is experiencing growth as demand for delivery services increases, particularly for smaller retailers who may need assistance in order to provide efficient and reliable delivery options. - **Small Business Support Industry:** A trend towards offering support services specifically designed for small businesses, like Walmart's GoLocal, could help level the playing field and give small businesses a greater chance of success. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [B2B eCommerce Retailer Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-business.md) - [Combined Retailer Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-pharmacy-delivery.md) - [Senior Grocery Delivery Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-and-avanlee-care.md) - [Speedy Retailer Delivery Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-and-doordash.md) - [Late-Night Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latenight-express-delivery.md) - [Canadian Retail Delivery Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-day-delivery.md) - [Retail Delivery Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-delivery-vans.md) - [Late Night Retailer Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-latenight-delivery.md) - [Big Box Delivery Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walmart-delivery-pass.md)