As it doubles down on its in-home delivery initiative, Walmart has struck a deal that will make the service more convenient through the use of myQ smart garage technology.
Millions of homeowners who already use the myQ app to monitor, control and secure their garage door, Chamberlain stated, so Walmart+ InHome members using it will soon be able to have Walmart groceries and household essentials conveniently delivered to their garage. In addition to deliveries, InHome associates can pick up returns within the garage, eliminating a chore for consumers who sign up.
Chamberlain asserted that one in five households already is equipped with a myQ smart garage door opener.
“The goal of Walmart+ InHome is to give our members convenience and choice and, over the last few years, we’ve discovered our in-garage delivery option is a popular choice among members,” said Whitney Pegden, vp and gm, InHome, in announcing the deal. “We’re really excited for myQ smart garage technology to help us reach more customers with a more seamless in-garage experience.”
Kiel Fitzgerald, senior director of delivery services for Chamberlain Group, said, “With over 210 million packages having vanished from porches across the US last year, many consumers feel the need to schedule their day around deliveries to ensure they get their packages and groceries. In-garage delivery puts the customer in control with no need to schedule the day around deliveries. Rain or shine, packages and groceries will stay safe inside the garage until someone is free to get them.”
