Amazon to Deliver Essentials, Groceries in 30 Minutes in Parts of Seattle, Philadelphia
Amazon.com said on Monday it is testing ultra-fast delivery of household essentials and fresh groceries in parts of Seattle and Philadelphia, as the company doubles down on efforts to grow its domestic footprint.
The service, called "Amazon Now", will deliver items including milk, eggs, fresh produce and electronics, in about 30 minutes or less, the company said in a blog.
The fast-delivery model is drawing interest from retailers as it is well-suited to single-item impulse buying - which is very attractive to consumers - as...
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