Amazon Plans to Invest $4B to Expand Rural Deliveries by 2026

Amazon is planning to expand its delivery network and reach small towns soon. The online shopping giant announced this week that it would expand rural deliveries to reach over 13,000 zip codes and speed up delivery times for millions of people to get their products faster. By the end of 2026, Amazon plans to have tripled their delivery network with the multi-billion dollar expansion. "This investment will also grow our rural delivery network's footprint to over 200 delivery stations, and we estimate it will create over 100,000 new jobs and driving opportunities through a wide range of full-time, part-time and flexible positions in our buildings and on the roads," Udit Madan, Amazon's senior vice president, said in a statement. James Bricknell, senior editor and e-commerce expert at CNET, said the expansion is a smart move for Amazon. "If they can cut out the other carriers, they can control the prices businesses pay to them, making it cheaper for Amazon in the long run," he said. M ... Read full article.