Walmart selling Apple Macbook M1: Walmart is partnering with Apple to sell the Mac for the first time. In a press release today, the company announced that the base model M1 MacBook Air is now available for $699 online and in select stores. The move comes a week after Apple introduced the new M3 MacBook Air and discontinued sales of the M1 MacBook Air itself.
Walmart has previously sold Apple devices such as the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, but has never sold Macs directly. Instead, it has relied on third-party partners to sell the Mac via its online marketplace.
In today’s announcement, Walmart emphasizes that this is the first time customers can buy a Mac directly:
“Today, Walmart will begin selling MacBook Air with the M1 chip – continuing to deliver premium quality and unmatched affordability for customers. MacBook Air features amazing performance and a long battery life in its thin and light design. This is the first time customers can purchase a Mac directly from Walmart. The MacBook Air with the M1 chip is now available on walmart.com and will soon be available in select Walmart stores for only $699.“
Moreover, Julie Barber the executive vice president of merchandising, says:
“Our mission at Walmart is to help customers save money so they can live better – it’s not an either/or proposition. The very heart of that mission is the belief that customers should not have to sacrifice quality because of price. We’re working hard to bring premium brands to our physical and virtual shelves, and we’re excited to work with Apple to do just that.”
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Apple reshuffled its MacBook lineup last week, introducing the M3 MacBook Air for $1099 and dropping the M2 MacBook Air to $999. As part of these changes, Apple stopped selling the M1 MacBook Air, which had previously cost $999.
: Walmart Is Selling the Apple MacBook Air With M1 for Just $699
The $699 price tag for the M1 MacBook Air at Walmart is quite appealing. This is especially true given that it is being sold in brand new condition rather than refurbished or renewed. For reference, Apple sells the M1 MacBook Air for $759 through its refurbished store.
Lastly, The M1 MacBook Air will be available beginning today on Walmart’s website and “soon” in select Walmart stores.
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a people-led, technology-powered omnichannel retailer that helps people save money and live better at any time and from any location, including stores, online, and mobile devices. Every week, approximately 255 million customers and members visit over 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites across 19 countries. Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide and expects $648 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2024.
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