Walmart drops $35 minimum for its members' online orders

Walmart announced the membership perk on Wednesday doing away with a previous requirement that orders amount to at least $35 to qualify for free shipping. The perk comes two months after Walmart launched its membership service called Walmart+, which it hopes will compete with Amazon's Prime membership program.

Walmart+ members will receive free next-day and two day shipping on non-perishable items shipped by Walmart, no matter the purchase amount. The move builds on the retailer’s pledge to continue adding benefits to its membership program, which also includes unlimited free grocery deliveries and fuel discounts.

The delivery directly from Walmart's brick and mortar stores on basic items like fresh groceries will still carry a $35 minimum and can come as soon as the same day.