Overview
- ChatGPT will support browsing and purchases from Walmart and Sam’s Club using OpenAI’s Instant Checkout, which is built on Stripe-backed standards.
- Walmart says the rollout is coming soon, with a fall launch window shared with some outlets and Sam’s Club items to follow, though no firm date is set.
- Existing Walmart/Sam’s Club accounts will auto-link for in‑chat checkout, with an initial catalog spanning apparel, entertainment, packaged foods and third‑party sellers while excluding fresh food.
- Financial terms were not disclosed, but OpenAI has said merchants pay fees on transactions completed through ChatGPT.
- Walmart shares rose roughly 3% to 5% after the announcement, reflecting investor optimism about the integration.