The price of streaming vs out right owning

[payn]

Out of curiosity, lots of people keep saying Walmart... I'm not super familiar with American stores, but isn't that a supermarket? Do they make TV shows also? What do you subscribe to?

Im curious what it offers too. Despite being an American, and hearing of it. Im guessing you can get things delivered and the fee for it is waived with the membership?

 

[Greg K]

Im curious what it offers too. Despite being an American, and hearing of it. Im guessing you can get things delivered and the fee for it is waived with the membership?

Yes, the delivery is waived for members, but there is a minimum purchase.

 

[Morrus]

Walmart is the largest retailer in the U.S. They sell food, clothes, electronics, auto supplies, office supplies, books, games, gardening equipment, and more. In my area, they also do auto repair and have a pharmacy (I am not sure if these are universal)

So people are subscribing to… gardening equipment and auto supplies?

 

[Velderan]

Im curious what it offers too. Despite being an American, and hearing of it. Im guessing you can get things delivered and the fee for it is waived with the membership?

It looks like they bundle Paramount+ into the subscription but otherwise it offers free delivery. Here’s the benefits.

 

[Greg K]

Do they make TV shows also? What do you subscribe to?

Apparently, they made a movie available on Roku and a series.
They also bought television manufacturer Vizio last December. The purchase also included Vizio's streaming service.

 

[payn]

So people are subscribing to… gardening equipment and auto supplies?

No they are subscribing to a delivery service. For example, you could order from the store but have to pay for shipping (unless you spend a certain amount) and then wait for it to go through shipping service. Walmart service has a person go and get the item(s) and bring it to you. Without a sub, you pay for the item and the delivery, but with a sub the delivery fee is reduced or eliminated.

 

[Greg K]

So people are subscribing to… gardening equipment and auto supplies?

No, although they do own a streaming purchase as part of their purchase of Vizio. I was just stating those things, because supermarket in the U.S. can also refer to a large grocery store that does not sell gardening supplies, electronics, clothing, etc.

 

[Morrus]

No they are subscribing to a delivery service. For example, you could order from the store but have to pay for shipping (unless you spend a certain amount) and then wait for it to go through shipping service. Walmart service has a person go and get the item(s) and bring it to you. Without a sub, you pay for the item and the delivery, but with a sub the delivery fee is reduced or eliminated.

Oh so it’s Amazon Prime?

 

[payn]

Oh so it’s Amazon Prime?

More or less. Though, its a superb benefit of not actually having to go to a brick and mortar Walmart itself.

 

[trappedslider]

Out of curiosity, lots of people keep saying Walmart... I'm not super familiar with American stores, but isn't that a supermarket? Do they make TV shows also? What do you subscribe to?

Im curious what it offers too. Despite being an American, and hearing of it. Im guessing you can get things delivered and the fee for it is waived with the membership?

Benefits:

• Free Delivery and Shipping: Enjoy free delivery on groceries and other items with a $35 order minimum, plus free shipping on online orders with no minimum.
  
  
• Gas Discounts: Save 10¢ per gallon at participating Walmart and other fuel stations.
  
  
• Streaming Services: Access Paramount+ with a wide selection of movies, TV shows, and more.
  
  Early Access: Get early access to annual sales events like Black Friday.
  
  Other Perks: Enjoy benefits like In-Home Returns, mobile Scan & Go, and discounts at Burger King