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Same-day delivery options are growing in 2026 as retailers seek to expand their shipping toolkits to meet customer demand.
So far this year, FedEx announced its SameDay Local service utilizing OneRail, Amazon launched one-hour and three-hour deliveries and Walmart-owned Sam's Club debuted its new one-hour offering. Additionally, Dollar General expanded its rural same-day service and DoorDash revealed a fresh wave of on-demand delivery partnerships featuring Foot Locker, Urban Outfitters and more.
Some of these programs have touted early success. For example, Sam's Club said it fulfilled nearly 65,000 one-hour deliveries in less than three weeks after launching the capability. And the initial response to FedEx SameDay Local has been "way beyond expectations," with both large retailers and smaller businesses displaying interest, Jason Brenner, SVP of FedEx's digital portfolio, told Supply Chain Dive.
Whether these programs' early momentum can be sustained remains to be seen. Additional charges tacked on to same-day shipments are commonplace, which can be a tough sell in an increasingly price-conscious era for consumers.
