Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS)

Absolutely! Many sellers use both WFS and FBA simultaneously. While Amazon requires removal of their labels for items sent to Walmart fulfillment, the process is straightforward. You can send inventory to both platforms, though you'll need separate units for each. Some sellers use prep centers to efficiently manage multi-channel inventory. WFS is excellent for diversifying beyond Amazon-only fulfillment, reducing risk if one account faces issues. We help clients develop efficient multi-channel fulfillment strategies balancing inventory across platforms based on velocity and profitability.

You can request removal of your inventory from WFS fulfillment centers at any time through Seller Center. Walmart charges removal fees (typically $0.50-$1.50 per unit depending on size) and ships products back to your specified address. This process takes 2-3 weeks. Alternatively, you can request disposal of unsellable inventory for a lower fee. We recommend strategic removal planning to minimize costs—remove slow-moving items before long-term storage fees kick in (after 365 days), and consolidate removals to reduce per-unit shipping costs.

Walmart manages all aspects of returns for WFS orders. Customers initiate returns through Walmart.com, receive prepaid return labels, and ship items back to fulfillment centers. Walmart inspects returned items and either returns them to sellable inventory or marks them as unsellable (damaged/used). You can monitor returns through Seller Center and request removal of unsellable units. Walmart also handles all customer inquiries about shipping status, delivery issues, and return logistics. You're only responsible for product-specific questions and defect issues, dramatically reducing customer service workload.

WFS excludes several product categories: hazardous materials (flammables, aerosols, certain batteries), perishable items without special approval, products requiring temperature control, large bulky items exceeding size/weight limits (over 150 lbs or 108 inches length), items with expiration dates less than 90 days out, and products in restricted categories like firearms or adult products. Additionally, high-value items over $1,500 may require special approval. Media items (books, DVDs) have specific requirements. We review your catalog during onboarding to identify eligible products and suggest alternatives for ineligible items to maximize your WFS potential.