“Consider shopping during off-peak hours, like early on weekday mornings.”

“I venture to avoid weekends,” she says.

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Hollars says this is often late morning or early afternoon on a weekday.

Hooper agrees, adding that Walmart “tends to get more crowded the closer to lunchtime it gets.”

“Walmart staff often restocks these items overnight,” she explains.

“So you’ll have a better chance of finding the freshest selections shortly after the store opens.”

“I shop online and have Walmart deliver groceries to my door,” says Jerkins.

“I’m a Walmart+ member, so delivery is free on orders over $35.”

It’s another great option for saving time and avoiding crowds.

Plus it can be a one-stop shop for when you need more than just groceries.