Chandigarh, Feb 19 (IANS) Leading wholesale chain Walmart India Thursday announced the launch of its B2B e-commerce platform for all members of its ‘Best Price’ modern wholesale stores. The facility will be available at Best Price stores in Jalandhar and Ludhiana.
“All members of Best Price stores in the two cities can now log on to www.bestprice.in, book orders and shop online. Revolutionizing the shopping experience, this platform provides an excellent avenue to virtually view a huge array of products and make selections without the need of physically visiting stores,” a Walmart spokesman said here.
“The convenience of easy selection and payment along with efficient delivery of quality products at their doorstep are among the few factors behind this initiative. We value our members and strive to give them an excellent shopping experience,” said Krish Iyer, president and CEO, Walmart India.
“Members can navigate the virtual store and place orders at their convenience as it is a 24/7 interactive site. In addition to the delivery at their doorsteps, convenient payment solutions help them make faster business decisions,” the spokesman said.
Walmart India operates five Best Price stores in Punjab at Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Zirakpur (near Chandigarh).
Wal-Mart India Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Walmart Stores Inc., the world’s leading retailer known for its expertise in logistics, supply chain management and sourcing.
Walmart India owns and operates 20 Best Price modern wholesale stores in nine states across the country. The first store opened in Amritsar in May 2009. The company plans to open 50 more stores by 2020.