Overview

• Shoppers will be able to browse Walmart and Sam’s Club items in ChatGPT and complete purchases with OpenAI’s Instant Checkout, with fresh foods excluded at launch.
• Walmart says the feature is expected to go live this fall, though a specific start date has not been disclosed.
• Existing Walmart and Sam’s Club accounts will link to ChatGPT for checkout, and products from third-party sellers will be available.
• Financial terms were not shared, while OpenAI has previously said it will charge merchants fees for transactions; the tool follows Instant Checkout deals enabling Etsy purchases and planned support for Shopify sellers.
• Walmart positions the integration within its broader AI strategy, including staff training via OpenAI Certifications and ChatGPT Enterprise, and its shares rose roughly 3% after the announcement.