Walmart Now Delivers Subway Food and Moves to Canada
Walmart Now Delivers Subway Food and Moves to Canada
Walmart 現提供 Subway 外送並進軍加拿大
Introduction
Walmart now delivers Subway food. Also, Walmart+ is now in Canada.
Walmart 現提供 Subway 外送服務。此外，Walmart+ 現已在加拿大推出。
Main Body
Walmart and Subway are partners. You can order Subway food and groceries in one app. The food arrives in 30 minutes. This service will be in 1,400 places by the end of summer.
Walmart 與 Subway 是合作夥伴。您可以在同一個應用程式中訂購 Subway 食物和雜貨。食物將在 30 分鐘內送達。到夏季結束前，這項服務將覆蓋 1,400 個地點。
Walmart wants to add more restaurants soon. They might use a smart AI tool called Sparky to help people order food.
Walmart 希望很快能增加更多餐廳。他們可能會使用名為 Sparky 的智能 AI 工具來協助用戶訂購食物。
Walmart+ is now in Canada. It costs C$8.97 every month. Members get fast delivery for orders over C$35. They also get a movie streaming service.
Walmart+ 現已在加拿大推出。每月費用為 C$8.97。訂單滿 C$35 的會員可享有快速配送。他們還提供電影串流服務。
Conclusion
Walmart is growing its delivery and membership services in new ways.
Walmart 正以新方式擴展其外送與會員服務。
Vocabulary Learning
📦 The 'Every Month' Pattern
In the text, we see: "It costs C$8.97 every month."
When you want to say something happens regularly, use every + [time word]. This is the easiest way to talk about your routine at an A2 level.
Examples from life:
- I study English every day.
- I visit my family every weekend.
- I pay the rent every month.
⚡ Quick Word Swap: 'Now'
Notice how the article starts with "Walmart now delivers..."
Use now to show a change from the past to the present.
- Past: I lived in Spain.
- Present: I live in Canada now.
🛠️ Simple Tool: 'Can'
*"You can order Subway food..."
Use can for things that are possible.
- I can speak English.
- You can use the app.
Vocabulary Learning
Walmart Starts Subway Delivery Services and Expands Membership to Canada
Walmart 開始提供 Subway 外送服務，並將會員計劃擴展至加拿大
Introduction
Walmart has started adding Subway restaurant delivery to its Express Delivery platform and has launched its Walmart+ membership program in Canada.
Walmart 已開始在其 Express Delivery 平台加入 Subway 餐廳外送，並在加拿大推出了 Walmart+ 會員計劃。
Main Body
The partnership between Walmart and Subway is based on a long-term professional relationship. This project aims to provide restaurant delivery at around 1,400 locations by the end of the summer. Currently, the service is available in specific markets in states such as Florida, Texas, and Pennsylvania. Customers can now order restaurant food along with groceries and other goods through the Walmart app, with a goal of delivering orders in 30 minutes or less. To make this possible, Subway required franchisees located inside Walmart stores to use the retailer's delivery system starting June 1.
Walmart 與 Subway 的合作基於長期的專業關係。此專案旨在夏季結束前，在約 1,400 個地點提供餐廳外送。目前，該服務在佛羅里達州、德克薩斯州和賓夕法尼亞州等特定市場提供。顧客現在可以透過 Walmart App 訂購餐廳食物以及雜貨和其他商品，目標是在 30 分鐘或更短時間內送達。為了實現這一目標，Subway 要求位於 Walmart 店內的加盟商自 6 月 1 日起使用該零售商的外送系統。
Furthermore, Walmart executives have mentioned that they may expand these services in the future. The company is testing its AI assistant, Sparky, to make the ordering process easier and is considering adding other fast-food brands located near its stores. At the same time, Walmart has brought its Walmart+ membership to Canada for C$8.97 per month or C$89 per year. This new program replaces the old Delivery Pass and offers same-day delivery for orders over C$35. Additionally, it includes a Crave streaming subscription, which the company emphasizes is a unique benefit for the Canadian market.
此外，Walmart 高層提到，他們未來可能會擴展這些服務。公司正在測試其 AI 助手 Sparky，以簡化訂餐流程，並考慮加入位於門市附近的其它快餐品牌。與此同時，Walmart 將 Walmart+ 會員計劃引入加拿大，每月費用為 8.97 加拿大元或每年 89 加拿大元。這項新計劃取代了舊有的 Delivery Pass，訂單滿 35 加拿大元即可享有當日外送。此外，它還包含 Crave 串流媒體訂閱，公司強調這是針對加拿大市場的獨特福利。
Conclusion
Walmart is currently growing its delivery options through strategic partnerships with restaurants and by expanding its membership services into new countries.
Walmart 目前正透過與餐廳建立戰略合作夥伴關係，以及將會員服務擴展至新國家，來增加其外送選擇。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 Moving Beyond 'And' & 'But'
An A2 student says: "Walmart is in Canada and it delivers food."
To reach B2, you need to connect ideas using complex transitions. These words act like bridges, showing the relationship between two thoughts without starting a new, simple sentence.
🌉 The 'Bridge' Words from the Text
Look at how the article connects ideas. Instead of just saying "also," it uses:
- Furthermore used to add a stronger, more important point.
- Additionally used to add extra information to a list.
- At the same time used to show two things happening simultaneously.
🛠️ How to Use Them
| A2 Level (Simple) | B2 Level (Bridged) |
|---|---|
| I like the app. It is fast. | I like the app; furthermore, it is incredibly fast. |
| I buy groceries. I watch movies. | I buy groceries; at the same time, I enjoy streaming movies. |
| The price is low. It is high quality. | The price is low; additionally, the quality is excellent. |
⚠️ Pro Tip: The Punctuation Secret
Notice that these words often follow a period (.) or a semicolon (;). They are usually followed by a comma.
Example: "The company is testing AI. Furthermore, it is expanding to Canada."
Stop using 'And' to start every sentence. Start using these logical bridges to sound more professional and fluent.
Vocabulary Learning
Walmart Inc. Initiates Integration of Quick-Service Restaurant Delivery and International Membership Expansion
Walmart Inc. 啟動快餐店外送整合及國際會員擴張
Introduction
Walmart has commenced the integration of Subway restaurant delivery into its Express Delivery platform and has expanded its Walmart+ membership program into the Canadian market.
Walmart 已開始將 Subway 餐廳的外送服務整合至其 Express Delivery 平台，並將 Walmart+ 會員計劃擴展至加拿大市場。
Main Body
The strategic alignment between Walmart and Subway represents a formalization of a twenty-year institutional relationship. This initiative involves the deployment of restaurant delivery services across approximately 1,400 locations by the conclusion of the summer. Currently, the service is operational in select markets within Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The operational framework permits the consolidation of restaurant orders with general merchandise and grocery acquisitions via the Walmart application, with a target delivery window of 30 minutes or less. To facilitate this, Subway mandated that franchisees within Walmart premises utilize the retailer's third-party delivery system as of June 1, ensuring direct integration with point-of-sale systems without additional participation fees.
Walmart 與 Subway 之間的策略協調，代表了雙方二十年機構關係的正式化。此計畫涉及在夏季結束前，於約 1,400 個地點部署餐廳外送服務。目前，該服務已在康乃狄根州、佛羅里達州、喬治亞州、俄亥俄州、賓夕法尼亞州及德州的部分市場運行。其運作框架允許消費者透過 Walmart 應用程式將餐廳訂單與一般商品及雜貨採購合併，目標配送時間為 30 分鐘或更短。為了實現這一點，Subway 要求位於 Walmart 內部的加盟店自 6 月 1 日起必須使用零售商的第三方配送系統，以確保直接與銷售點系統整合且無需支付額外參與費。
Beyond the immediate Subway partnership, Walmart executives have indicated a potential for broader expansion. The company is evaluating the integration of its AI assistant, Sparky, to streamline the ordering process and is considering the inclusion of other quick-service brands located within the vicinity of its stores. This diversification of delivery services is complemented by the internationalization of the Walmart+ membership program. The program has been launched in Canada at a rate of C$8.97 monthly or C$89 annually, replacing the previous Delivery Pass scheme. The Canadian offering incorporates same-day delivery for orders exceeding C$35 and includes a Crave Standard with Ads streaming subscription, which the company asserts is a unique embedded benefit in the Canadian membership market.
除了目前的 Subway 合作夥伴關係外，Walmart 高層表示未來具有進一步擴張的潛力。公司正在評估整合其 AI 助手 Sparky 以簡化訂購流程，並考慮將位於商店附近的其它快餐品牌納入其中。外送服務的多元化與 Walmart+ 會員計劃的國際化相輔相成。該計劃已在加拿大推出，月費 8.97 加拿大元或年費 89 加拿大元，取代了之前的 Delivery Pass 方案。加拿大的方案包含訂單超過 35 加拿大元可享有當日配送，並包含 Crave Standard with Ads 串流訂閱，公司聲稱這是加拿大會員市場中一項獨特的內嵌福利。
Conclusion
Walmart is currently scaling its delivery capabilities through strategic restaurant partnerships and the geographic expansion of its subscription services.
Walmart 目前正透過策略性餐廳合作及訂閱服務的地理擴張，來提升其配送能力。
Vocabulary Learning
The Architecture of Nominalization: From Action to Entity
To transition from B2 to C2, a student must move beyond verb-centric narratives toward concept-centric prose. The provided text is a masterclass in Nominalization—the process of turning verbs (actions) or adjectives (qualities) into nouns. This shift is the hallmark of academic and professional English, as it allows for greater density and objective distance.
🔍 The Linguistic Pivot
Observe how the text avoids simple active verbs in favor of complex noun phrases:
- B2 Approach: Walmart is integrating Subway delivery and expanding its membership in Canada.
- C2 Execution: *"...the integration of Subway restaurant delivery... and the internationalization of the Walmart+ membership program."
By converting integrate integration and internationalize internationalization, the author transforms a sequence of events into a set of strategic phenomena. This enables the use of precise modifiers like "strategic alignment" and "operational framework," which would feel clunky if attached to a verb.
🛠️ Advanced Syntactic Patterns
Notice the use of the "Noun + of + Noun" construction to create a hierarchy of information:
*"The deployment of restaurant delivery services..."
In this structure, deployment is the head noun. It doesn't just mean "starting a service"; it implies a calculated, systemic rollout. At the C2 level, you are expected to use these nouns to 'package' complex ideas, allowing you to then describe those packages (e.g., calling the deployment a "formalization of a twenty-year institutional relationship").
🎓 Scholarly Application
To achieve this level of sophistication, focus on these transitions:
| Verb (B2) | Nominalized Form (C2) | Contextual Nuance |
|---|---|---|
| Diversify | Diversification | Shifts focus from the act to the resulting state of variety. |
| Consolidate | Consolidation | Turns a process of combining into a tangible business objective. |
| Scale | Scaling | Transforms a growth action into a measurable capability. |
Crucial Insight: The C2 writer does not use nominalization to be wordy, but to create conceptual stability. Once an action is turned into a noun (e.g., integration), it can be analyzed, qualified, and linked to other nouns, creating the "dense" intellectual texture required for high-level discourse.