Walmart adds online delivery service in select Philly markets

According to a company news release, Walmart began online grocery delivery service late last month to Philadelphia and select suburbs, including King of Prussia, Warminster, Kennett Square, West Berlin and Cinnaminson.

Customers in these areas can shop for items on Walmart's website and choose a delivery time, including same-day delivery for an added fee.

Walmart plans to offer its online delivery service in 100 metropolitan areas by the end of the year.

Walmart adding grocery delivery in 100+ markets

Walmart announced that it plans to expand its online grocery delivery service to more than 100 metro areas around the country. The company says the service will be available to more than 40 percent of U.S. households by year-end.

Currently Walmart's grocery delivery service is available in six markets, where customers can receive their orders the same day in some cases. The fee is $9.95 and the minimum order is $30.

According to reports, Walmart already employs more than 18,000 personal shoppers and will hire thousands more.

Walmart also offers online grocery pickup, where customers order groceries online and pick them up at stores without having to get out of their cars. This service is currently available in 1,200 stores throughout six markets, and the company plans to add the service to 1,000 more stores this year.

Philly Whole Foods adds delivery service

Last month Whole Foods on South Street in Center City Philadelphia began offering a free grocery delivery service to a specified area surrounding the store. Customers just need to order at least $30 worth of products and limit their order to four bags of goods (that's all the bikes can hold!).

According to the company, customers can expect their groceries and/or prepared foods to arrive at their doorstep within an hour of their order being placed. Orders can be made over the phone or via email.