Connect with shoppers this Holiday season!

Help shoppers check every item off their list this Holiday season, leveraging the expertise and omnichannel presence of Walmart Connect. Explore the best practices, insights, and recommendations below to ensure you’re reaching shoppers as they prepare for the fast-approaching Holiday season! 

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Shoppers rely on Walmart as a one stop shop

From groceries to gifts to décor, Walmart is a destination for shoppers over the Holiday season, by making it easy for shoppers to cross off their list – and check it twice! Walmart is uniquely positioned to extend your reach across channels already frequented by shoppers. 

As you gear up for this pivotal shopping period, let’s take a look at some of the key trends set to influence Holiday spending.

Where are shoppers spending?1

+ %

of holiday shoppers plan to shop at Walmart

How are shoppers spending?2

%

of Canadians plan to purchase gifts

When does holiday shopping begin?2

~ %

of shoppers begin shopping 1-2 months in advance

1 Walmart Connect National OMNIBUS Results – June 2025
Numerator Canadian Holiday Insights 2025

Shoppers trust Walmart as a Holiday shopping destination1

62% of Canadians agree that Walmart is a holiday shopping destination for gifts, food and décor.1

FY25 Top Holiday category Sales in-store and online at Walmart2

Top Categories By Sales
Gaming

Gaming

Toys

Toys

Electronics

Electronics

Apparel

Apparel

Grocery

Grocery

Accessories

1 Walmart Connect National OMNIBUS Results - June 2025
2 Walmart 1P Data Nov 2024 - Dec 2024

Tailor messaging by category

Many Walmart Holiday searches are unbranded, especially in categories like Grocery, Apparel and Electronics. Shoppers are primed for influence and are driven by price and deals – not just name brands. Holiday searches across gift-giving categories such as Toys and Gaming are primarily branded. Consumer messaging should shift to emphasizing value proposition, brand features and competitive distinction.

Grocery
Apparel
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Gaming
Toys

*Branded

Grocery
Grocery
Apparel
Apparel
Toys
Toys
Electronics
Electronics
Gaming
Gaming
Grocery

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