Walmart announced on Dec. 21 that they are partnering with FedEx to pick up items shipped and sold by Walmart.com from customers’ homes. The new service, called Carrier Pickup by FedEx, is touted as an “incredibly convenient way” to make returns. “Just in time for the busy holiday return season, we are excited to announce that customers can return items purchased online without ever having to leave home,” the announcement reads. And for more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. For any items purchased online, customers can return them through the Carrier Pickup by FedEx service by logging into their account on the Walmart app or online website. They can then view their purchase history by going to their account and “Track Orders.” From there, customers can select “Return” on any online purchase to see if they can schedule for Carrier Pickup. And for more news about the company, Walmart Is Doing This Again as COVID Surgesae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb With the partnership, customers also have the the option to drop their returns off at any FedEx location using a QR code from Walmart’s website or app. This is especially convenient for customers who don’t have an at-home printer to print off a return label. The retailer also says they’re planning to speed up the time frame in which someone receives their money back for a return. According to the announcement, “For many online returns, refunds will be credited to customers’ payment account sometimes as soon as the next day, and same day for in-store returns.” And for more exciting updates, Walmart Is Offering This for the First Time Ever.
