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Amazon Flex Drivers Reportedly Delivering Parcels

February 19, 2016 | Mike O'Brien

Amazon is once again on the move in logistics and delivery, with Reuters reporting its courier-based Amazon Flex network is making parcel deliveries in addition to the typical everyday goods being sent to Prime members.

Reuters said Amazon did acknowledge that drivers for Amazon Flex in Texas had already begun mixing in parcel deliveries with regular Prime Now orders. Amazon Flex, which allows couriers to sign up for delivery shifts via an app, is currently available in 14 cities including Seattle, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Dallas.

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Amazon Shipping Has Slowed for Non-Prime Members

February 9, 2016 | Mike O'Brien

While Amazon still reigns with Prime, delivery times have slipped for non-Prime members as omnichannel retailers have caught up, according to new data from StellaService. However, this flexing of their fulfillment muscles has come at a significant cost.

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Amazon Flex Pushes Into Uber, Postmates Territory

October 2, 2015 | Mike O'Brien

Amazon Flex pushes into Uber territory by tapping independent contractors to fulfill one- and two-hour orders for Prime members in 11 metro areas.

Amazon Creates Prime Day, Its Own Global Selling Holiday

July 6, 2015 | Tim Parry

On the eve of Amazon’s 20th birthday, the company introduces Prime Day, a global shopping event, with more deals than Black Friday, exclusively for Prime members. See how Amazon plans to take over the world on July 15.

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Same-Day Delivery Activity Ratchets Up on Several Fronts

June 17, 2015 | Mike O'Brien

While the extent of consumer demand for same-day delivery remains an open question, activity and investment around it remains red hot.

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Amazon Quietly Expands Prime, Allows Direct-From-Merchant Shipping

June 15, 2015 | Mike O'Brien

Amazon has quietly begun expanding its estimated 20 million Prime eligible listings by adding items that ship directly from merchants.

How Any Business Can Compete with Amazon’s Same-Day Delivery

June 10, 2015 | Rob Howard

There are resources and technology that let any business compete with Amazon’s same-day delivery program. The first step, though, is a change in thinking.

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Amazon Ups Ante by Offering Free Same-Day Delivery

May 29, 2015 | Mike O'Brien

Not to be outdone by Walmart, Amazon announced it will make 1 million items available for free same-day shipping to Prime members in 14 metro markets.

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Walmart Sales, Earnings Off, Ecommerce Growing at Slower Rate

May 21, 2015 | Mike O'Brien

Walmart reported dips in Q1 sales and earnings, due to a strong dollar, technology and ecommerce investments and bad weather; ecommerce growth was slower.

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Walmart Undercuts Amazon on Price for Subscription Shipping Program

May 15, 2015 | Mike O'Brien

Walmart will test a $50 per year subscription ecommerce shipping service this summer, compared to Amazon Prime’s $99, that gets order to door in three days.

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