Amazon is investing over $4 billion to expand its same-day and next-day delivery network, targeting more than 4,000 rural communities in the U.S. by the end of 2025. The expansion intensifies competition with Walmart and other delivery services for dominance in rural e-commerce.
Key Takeaways
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Amazon will offer same- and next-day delivery to over 4,000 rural communities, reaching tens of millions of new customers.
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The $4 billion investment will triple Amazon’s rural delivery network and create significant job opportunities.
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Competition for rural e-commerce is intensifying, with Amazon and Walmart racing to improve logistics and delivery speed.
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