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

Amazon plans to expand its delivery network and soon reach small towns. The online shopping giant announced this week that it would expand rural deliveries to reach more than 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 its delivery network with the multibillion-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, senior vice president of worldwide operations at Amazon, 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 lo ... Read full article.