Back in February, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said more people should know about the retail giant's increasing delivery speeds. What followed was a blitz of announcements throughout 2025 that showed Walmart is serious about fast shipping.

The company bolstered its drone delivery capabilities, leaned more on stores for same-day service and upgraded its technology to expand its coverage range. Walmart even piloted dark stores — locations that handle online orders but aren't open to the public — to streamline the fulfillment process for deliveries to customers.

As 2025 comes to a close, here's a roundup of stories that demonstrate how Walmart upgraded its delivery capabilities throughout the year.