<P> On September 14 , 2006 , the company announced that it would phase out its layaway program , citing declining use and increased costs . Layaway ceased on November 19 , 2006 , and required merchandise pickup by December 8 , 2006 . Walmart now focuses on other payment options , such as increased use of six - and twelve - month , zero - interest financing . The layaway location in most stores is now used for Walmart 's Site - To - Store program , which was introduced in March 2007 . This enables walmart.com customers to buy goods online with a free shipping option , and have goods shipped to the nearest store for pickup . Walmart continues to offer seasonal Layaway on select categories from late summer through early Christmas and year - round in their jewelry department . </P>
<P> On September 14 , 2006 , the company announced that it would phase out its layaway program , citing declining use and increased costs . Layaway ceased on November 19 , 2006 , and required merchandise pickup by December 8 , 2006 . Walmart now focuses on other payment options , such as increased use of six - and twelve - month , zero - interest financing . The layaway location in most stores is now used for Walmart 's Site - To - Store program , which was introduced in March 2007 . This enables walmart.com customers to buy goods online with a free shipping option , and have goods shipped to the nearest store for pickup . Walmart continues to offer seasonal Layaway on select categories from late summer through early Christmas and year - round in their jewelry department . </P>
when does lay a way start at walmart
when does lay a way start at walmart
late summer
late summer