Walmart Marketplace is the fastest-growing eCommerce channel in the US β and most sellers are leaving money on the table. eTailReady gets your catalog live, optimized, and advertised the right way.
Every service your Walmart business needs β from catalog launch to advertising scale.
Walmart Listing Creation
Build conversion-ready Walmart listings from scratch β optimized title, attributes, description, and keywords aligned with Walmart's search algorithm.
Listing Optimization
Rewrite existing Walmart listings to improve Item Rank and conversion rate. Most optimized listings see improved placement within 3β4 weeks.
Walmart Advertising
Walmart Connect campaigns β Sponsored Products and Search Brand Amplifier setup, management, bid optimization, and reporting.
Bulk Flat File Upload
Upload 50β150+ SKUs via Walmart's Item Spec file. We handle spec mapping, attribute normalization, and submission β including error resolution.
Account Health Management
Monitor and resolve Walmart Seller Performance metrics β ODR, shipping, cancellations, and listing quality. Prevent account suspension before it happens.
Walmart Analytics & Reporting
Performance dashboards, competitive benchmarking, and actionable insights built on your Walmart Seller Center data.
Policy changes, fee updates, and requirement deadlines that every Walmart seller needs to be ready for. The clock is ticking.
Fee ChangeHigh Impact
Deadline: April 1, 2026
WFS Long-Term Storage Surcharge Increases β April 2026
Walmart Fulfillment Services is rolling out revised storage fees for Q2 2026, with increased surcharges on items stored beyond 90 days. Sellers with excess WFS inventory should plan removal or liquidation before April to avoid the new rates.
What to do before this deadline:
Pull WFS Inventory Age Report from Seller Center
Create removal orders for items stored 80+ days
Adjust pricing on slow movers to accelerate sell-through
Review replenishment quantities to avoid future overstocking
Mandatory Rich Media for Electronics, Furniture & Appliances β June 2026
Walmart is enforcing mandatory rich media (360Β° images or video) for top-selling categories β electronics, furniture, and appliances β by June 2026. Listings without compliant media may lose Buy Box eligibility in affected categories.
What to do before this deadline:
Identify your ASINs in electronics, furniture, or appliances
Audit current media assets for each affected listing
Plan product photography or 360Β° video production
Submit rich media assets through Walmart Media Studio
Item Spec 6.0 Full Enforcement Across All Categories
After a phased rollout, Walmart will enforce Item Spec 6.0 across all product categories by May 2026. Listings still using older spec versions that fail new attribute requirements will be suppressed. Full catalog audits and re-uploads are recommended before the deadline.
What to do before this deadline:
Run a full catalog export from Walmart Seller Center
Map existing items to Item Spec 6.0 attribute requirements
Re-upload all affected SKUs with compliant spec files
Submit a bulk upload test with a sample of 10 items first
Latest Platform NewsΓltimas Noticias de la Plataforma
What's Changing on WalmartCambios Recientes en Walmart
Real updates that affect your business β policy changes, new fees, algorithm shifts, and new features. Curated by eTailReady's specialists.Actualizaciones reales que afectan tu negocio β cambios de polΓtica, nuevas tarifas, algoritmos y funciones. Seleccionadas por los especialistas de eTailReady.
High ImpactAlto ImpactoMediumMedioLowBajo
Fee ChangeNovember 2025
Walmart Fulfillment Services 2026 Fee Structure Released
Walmart published its 2026 WFS fee schedule in November 2025 β select size tiers see fee reductions of 8β12% to compete more aggressively with Amazon FBA. Long-term storage surcharges were also revised, with new thresholds at 90 and 180 days for oversize items.
Walmart began enforcing Item Spec 6.0 requirements in Q4 2025, introducing new mandatory attributes, updated taxonomy, and stricter image specifications. Listings using older spec versions are being suppressed in electronics, home, and sporting goods first. Sellers should audit and re-upload affected items immediately.
Walmart Connect expanded advertising capabilities in September 2025 with off-site display ads β serving Walmart product ads across the open web and partner sites using Walmart's first-party shopper data. Early CPM rates are well below Amazon DSP, making this a strong time to enter the channel.
Walmart Raises Free 2-Day Delivery Standard for Buy Box
Walmart updated its Buy Box algorithm in October 2025 to more heavily weight 2-day delivery availability. Sellers offering WFS or approved 2-day FBM fulfillment are seeing Buy Box win rates improve 20β35% over competitors shipping standard ground. This is now the single biggest lever for Walmart conversion.
Seller Performance Scorecard Thresholds Tightened for Q1 2026
Walmart revised its Seller Performance Scorecard metrics effective January 2026 β the acceptable Order Defect Rate threshold dropped from 2% to 1.5%, and the Late Shipment Rate threshold was also tightened. Sellers who were barely passing the old standards may now be at risk of listing suppression.
Walmart+ Reaches 30M Members β Seller Visibility Benefits Expand
Walmart+ surpassed 30 million members in late 2025, and Walmart is now routing more search impressions and deal placements to items eligible for Walmart+ free shipping. Sellers enrolled in WFS with competitive pricing are seeing the largest organic lift from the growing Walmart+ subscriber base.
What Walmart Marketplace services does eTailReady offer?
eTailReady offers Walmart listing creation and optimization, Walmart Connect advertising management, flat file bulk uploads (50β150+ SKUs), account health monitoring, review management, and performance analytics for Walmart Marketplace sellers.
How is selling on Walmart different from Amazon?
Walmart Marketplace uses different ranking signals than Amazon. Walmart's algorithm emphasizes price competitiveness, in-stock rate, and shipping speed in addition to listing quality and relevance. eTailReady's Walmart specialists understand these differences and optimize specifically for Walmart's Item Rank system.
Can eTailReady help me expand from Amazon to Walmart?
Yes. Many of our clients start on Amazon and expand to Walmart. We can handle the full Walmart onboarding process β catalog mapping, item spec file creation, listing optimization, and advertising setup β so you can launch on Walmart without starting from scratch.
How much does Walmart listing optimization cost?
Walmart listing optimization starts at $85β125 per listing. Bundle pricing for 5-packs and 10-packs provides 15β20% savings. Bulk flat file uploads for 50+ SKUs are priced per project starting at $300.
How long does it take to see results on Walmart?
Most Walmart listing optimizations show improved Item Rank and conversion rates within 3β5 weeks. Walmart advertising campaigns typically take 2β4 weeks to optimize and stabilize. Bulk catalog launches can take 3β7 business days depending on item count.
Does eTailReady manage Walmart Connect advertising?
Yes. We offer both one-time Walmart advertising setup and ongoing monthly management. This includes Sponsored Products campaigns, keyword strategy, bid management, and performance reporting. We also offer Walmart advertising audits for accounts that already have campaigns running.