Walmart.com and Advance Auto Parts have partnered in a deal that will lead to a new automotive specialty store under the Advanced Auto Parts banner on Walmart.com. With a planned launch in the first half of 2019, it seems that details have yet to be finalized, but expect to see in store pickup to play a large role in the omnichannel partnership.

The Advanced Auto Parts deal is the latest development in what has become a major component of Walmart’s ecommerce strategy – thwart Amazon by building its own retail ecosystem on Walmart.com that leverages acquired brands and partnerships to create a range of storefronts, as we noted earlier this year in relation to the apparel industry.

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