Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) To Expand Prime Delivery Services To Over 4,000 Smaller Cities, Towns, and Rural Areas

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is among the Goldman Sachs Stock Portfolio: 10 Large-Cap Stocks To Buy. Last week, the company announced that it plans to expand its same-day and next-day Prime delivery services to over 4,000 smaller cities, towns, and rural areas of the United States by the end of 2025.

The move comes as Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) strives to further grow its domestic footprint in the country. Earlier in the year, the multinational firm said it would spend over $4 billion to enhance its rural delivery network by 2026, promising quicker shipments to drive consumer demand from these regions.

Doug Herrington, CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores, shared the following remarks on the plan:

“Everybody loves fast delivery. So, whether you live in Monmouth, Iowa, or in downtown Los Angeles, now you’re going to have the same fantastic Amazon customer experience: the ability to get the wide variety of items you need to keep your household running every day, delivered the same or next day.”

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) says the number of items delivered the same or next day is already 30% higher than last year. Moreover, the company’s focus on fast delivery speeds is helping its everyday essentials selection to grow more than twice as quickly as other categories.

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