Walmart Says Green Monday Is Busiest Online Shopping Day in December and Hosts Special "One-Day Only" Event Online (Dec. 10)

SAN BRUNO, Calif., Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Walmart.com had its best day in history on Cyber Monday this year thanks to its customers. And, with only two weeks left before Christmas, it is rewarding customers with a big "one-day only" online event on Monday, Dec. 10, including up to 60 percent savings on top toys, electronics and more.*  

Green Monday, which is the second Monday in December, is becoming another major trend in strong online shopping performance. In fact, this day last year was Walmart.com's highest traffic day in December.  And, according to comScore, the second Monday in December last year represented a 19 percent increase in online spending and was the third highest online shopping day of the season.

"We know our customers are relentlessly looking online for the best savings this holiday and our goal is to give them low prices on the gifts they want most," said Joel Anderson, President & CEO, Walmart.com U.S. "Given this highly competitive season, we are living up to our commitment with even more big savings online before Christmas that keeps more money in their pockets this year."

Secret Top-Brand 55"LED HDTV Revealed Monday – Nearly $600 Savings
On Monday only, Walmart.com will unveil an incredible low price on a specific top-brand 55" LED HDTV (while supplies last), which represents nearly $600 savings on comparable TVs. This secret TV and price will be revealed on the site early Monday, and will also be available for free shipping to home.

"One-Day Only" Online Specials – Monday, Dec. 10
This one-day only event includes up to 60 percent savings online on top items such as:

• Xbox 360 Skylanders Bundle with Bonus Controller – $179 ($70 savings)
• Sceptre 50" LCD 1080p HDTV – $399 ($50 savings)
• Razor Scooter – $20 ($15 savings)
• Fijit Friends, Assorted Characters – $15 ($29 savings)
• Airzone 15' Trampoline and Safety Enclosure Combo – $225 ($70 savings)
• SKLZ Pro 7' Basketball Hoop System – $69 ($60 savings) 

Shipping Options & Cutoffs
Customers can get free shipping to home on over 100,000 items, including nearly all electronics, toys, video games and appliances, and they can also choose free in-store pickup.  Also, several shipping options are available to ensure gifts arrive before Christmas Day.

• Standard Shipping and Site to Store – Dec. 19
• Expedited Shipping – Dec .20
• Rush Shipping – Dec. 21
• Site to Store for Same-Day Pickup – Dec. 24 (noon, local lime)

*Savings of 60 percent on select items only.
Due to restrictions in a few states, some items may not be shipped.

About Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices.  Each week, more than 200 million customers and members visit our 10,400 stores under 69 banners in 27 countries and e-commerce websites in 10 countries. With fiscal year 2012 sales of approximately $444 billion, Walmart employs more than 2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmartnewsroom. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.

SOURCE Walmart