Amazon to spend over $4B to expand Prime delivery to rural communities in the US
1. Amazon expands Same-Day and Next-Day delivery to 4,000 rural areas. 2. Investment of over $4 billion aims to triple delivery network by 2026. 3. Rural demand for faster delivery is recognized, creating 170 new jobs. 4. Same-day and next-day deliveries increased by over 30% compared to last year. 5. Announcement coincides with preparation for Prime Day event from July 8-11.