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Depending on what you’re looking for, Walmart has a specific schedule for every product they restock. For example, electronics and gadgets are usually restocked every three to four days, while groceries are restocked daily. You can also some of the store associates replenish the shelves throughout the day, but they usually fill the products during the second or the third shift, when most of the products are already bought. While the specific restocking schedules vary depending on the location, it is still useful to know Walmart's general restocking schedule. What Time Does Walmart Restock? DepartmentDay RestockedTime RestockedGroceriesDaily10pm - 7amClothes & ShoesDaily7am - 1pmElectronics & GadgetsEvery 3/4 days12 midnight - 7amThese times are typical but they will vary from store to store and are dependent on supply & demand levels. Unfortunately, Walmart doesn’t have a universal schedule for restocking, as each store is treated differently. However, most Walmart stores restock their groceries overnight between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Walmart stores receive new shipments of fresh and nonperishable goods every day, so you can expect a new stock every day if you are looking for a specific fruit or vegetable. Walmart also sells electronics and gadgets such as TVs, cellphones, printers, and speaker systems. Unlike groceries that have a restocking schedule, electronics don’t follow any schedule at all. Instead, store associates restock electronics during non-peak hours so that the aisle won’t be busy and crowded typically between 12 midnight and 7 a.m. Other products, such as clothes and shoes, are restocked between 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The schedule also depends on truck availability and how far the store is from the nearest distribution center. Since Walmart usually restocks its shelves during later shifts or at night, the best time to visit the store and shop is in the morning, right when it opens. When Does Walmart Online Restock? Unlike most Walmart stores with a specific restocking schedule, the online store does not have any schedule. Restocking often depends on the particular product, with high-demand products at a higher priority in the schedule. Even Walmart agents don’t have any idea on when exactly their online store receives new shipments and cannot specify until when specific products will be available. However, if the item you are looking for is currently out of stock, Walmart recommends checking their page periodically to be updated on the current of the product’s supply. But for some items, you can sign up for notifications when they are back in stock. If you can’t wait and want to have the item immediately, you can contact Walmart’s online customer service department or call the local store near you to find out when it will be available. How To Check Walmart’s In-Store Inventory Lucky for eager customers who want to check a product’s availability in Walmart without actually visiting the store, you can check your local’s tore inventory on your phone. To do this, you need to download the Walmart mobile app and use its ‘Search My Store’ feature. Here, you can enter the item you are looking for and know whether it’s in stock or not and where you can find it in the store. Alternatively, you can take advantage of Walmart’s website to check the inventory of your local store. Keep in mind that this Walmart Inventory tool isn’t updated in real-time, so it’s still best to call if you need the product right away. Another tool that you can use is Brickseek. It is an inventory tool that allows you to check whether your local Walmart store has the products you need in stock. For those already in the store and looking for a specific product but can’t find it on the shelf, you can ask the store associate to scan the barcode to know when it will be back in stock. These dates are an estimation and usually not accurate, but they can give you an idea of when you can expect the product. If you’re only going to the store to buy a specific product, it is best practice to call or check your Walmart store’s inventory before driving to it. This allows you to save time, money, and effort if the product you’re looking for is current;y out of stock. How To Receive Alerts From Walmart When Products Are Back In Stock Walmart online has a Walmart Stock Alert feature that allows you to sign up for notifications and receive an email once a particular item is back in stock. To use this follow these steps: Check to see if the product has a "Get In-Stock Alert" button next to it (not all out of stock products will have this unfortunately).Click it and type in your email address when prompted to do so.When the product is back in stock you will receive an email letting you know. Keep in mind that some of these items have high demand, so you might want to be quick and purchase it right after receiving the notification, or it might be out of stock again. But in most cases, high-demand items, including household items, don’t offer Walmart Stock Alerts. So it’s still best to check the site periodically for high-demand items. Best Day And Time To Shop At Walmart Local Walmart stores have different peak hours, depending on the area they’re located. But if you have no idea the busy times in your place, you can use Google Maps to check the busiest times of the Walmart near where you live. However, since most Walmart restock their products at night, it is best to shop in the morning as you will have access to freshly stocked shelves. Most people tend to do their shopping on the weekends, making it difficult for you to find the items you need. Shopping during weekdays, particularly in the middle of the week, can help you enjoy the store’s best prices. Apart from that, since fewer people will be in the store, you can enjoy shopping as the shelves will be stocked, the bakery and deli will have fresh food, and checkout lines will be shorter. That’s why the best day to shop at Walmart is Wednesday, when everyone is busy at work. For optimal shopping, visit the store on Wednesday morning as Walmart restocks its products at night or during later shifts. Bottomline Knowing when exactly Walmart restocks its product can help you be a more efficient shopper. But you need to remember that online tools available to check your local store’s inventory are not 100% reliable, so it’s still best to call the store to ensure that the product you’re looking for is in stock. For more information on restocking read our guides on when American Eagle restocks, when IKEA restocks, when does Aldi restock, when Target restocks, when lululemon restocks and when Costco restocks.