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Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery to perishable foods to compete with Instacart, Walmart
Subscribers to Prime service can now receive strawberries, milk, meats and frozen dinners on the same day they order them as the company expands its fast-delivery option to perishable food items, Amazon announced on Wednesday. It is the latest move by Amazon to compete with grocery delivery services offered by Walmart+ and Instacart. Shoppers in more than 1,000 U.S. cities - including Phoenix; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Tampa, Florida - can get ice cream delivered to their doors within hours, while Amazon plans to expand the service to 2,300 cities by the end of the year. The company announced in June that it is investing $4 billion to bring same-day and next-day delivery services to more than 4,000 rural U.S. communities by the end of the year. Previously, Prime subscribers' grocery orders were fulfilled through Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods. Now the additional service will complete orders through its same-day delivery logistics locations. Same-day delivery is free for Prime members, who pay $14.99 monthly or $149 annually, for orders over $25. Walmart's membership service, Walmart+, costs $98 a year and offers same-day delivery in under three hours—with some orders arriving in as little as 30 minutes. As the largest grocery retailer in the United States, most of Walmart's deliveries tend to be dry groceries and perishables. In May, Walmart said it will soon be able to offer delivery within three hours to 95% of the U.S. population, and that faster delivery speeds are helping drive its business. Between February and April, Walmart reported a 91% increase in deliveries under three hours compared with the same period last year. Amazon shoppers "can order milk alongside electronics; oranges, apples, and potatoes with a mystery novel; and frozen pizza at the same time as tools for their next home improvement project - and check out with one cart and have everything delivered to their doorstep within hours," Doug Herrington, chief executive of Worldwide Amazon Stores, said in a press release. E-commerce giant Amazon has struggled in previous years to get shoppers into its physical stores. While the company is focusing on its U.S. grocery experience, it is facing hurdles in the UK with its suppliers, a study by British grocery regulator the Groceries Code Adjudicator found. (Reporting by Arriana McLymore in New York City; Additional reporting by Siddharth Cavale in New York City; Editing by Matthew Lewis)
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery to perishable foods to compete with Instacart, Walmart
By Arriana McLymore NEW YORK (Reuters) -Subscribers to Prime service can now receive strawberries, milk, meats and frozen dinners on the same day they order them as the company expands its fast-delivery option to perishable food items, Amazon announced on Wednesday. It is the latest move by Amazon to compete with grocery delivery services offered by Walmart+ and Instacart. Shoppers in more than 1,000 U.S. cities - including Phoenix; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Tampa, Florida - can get ice cream delivered to their doors within hours, while Amazon plans to expand the service to 2,300 cities by the end of the year. The company announced in June that it is investing $4 billion to bring same-day and next-day delivery services to more than 4,000 rural U.S. communities by the end of the year. Previously, Prime subscribers' grocery orders were fulfilled through Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods. Now the additional service will complete orders through its same-day delivery logistics locations. Same-day delivery is free for Prime members, who pay $14.99 monthly or $149 annually, for orders over $25. Walmart's membership service, Walmart+, costs $98 a year and offers same-day delivery in under three hours—with some orders arriving in as little as 30 minutes. As the largest grocery retailer in the United States, most of Walmart's deliveries tend to be dry groceries and perishables. In May, Walmart said it will soon be able to offer delivery within three hours to 95% of the U.S. population, and that faster delivery speeds are helping drive its business. Between February and April, Walmart reported a 91% increase in deliveries under three hours compared with the same period last year. Amazon shoppers "can order milk alongside electronics; oranges, apples, and potatoes with a mystery novel; and frozen pizza at the same time as tools for their next home improvement project - and check out with one cart and have everything delivered to their doorstep within hours," Doug Herrington, chief executive of Worldwide Amazon Stores, said in a press release. E-commerce giant Amazon has struggled in previous years to get shoppers into its physical stores. While the company is focusing on its U.S. grocery experience, it is facing hurdles in the UK with its suppliers, a study by British grocery regulator the Groceries Code Adjudicator found. Sign in to access your portfolio
Zawya
10-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Temu now offers same-day delivery in South Africa
As a result of Temu's new local warehouse dispatch option, shoppers in South Africa can now receive their orders in as little as one day. The rollout of local fulfilment in South Africa is part of a broader effort by Temu to cut delivery times globally and further broaden its merchandise selection. In addition, the initiative is now available in the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, as well as the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, among others. Faster delivery, broader access Eligible products are labeled 'local warehouse', indicating that they are stocked in domestic facilities and dispatched directly from within South Africa. This enables faster, more reliable fulfillment—particularly during high-demand shopping seasons. Image supplied By shortening delivery times, the local warehouse model offers South African shoppers greater convenience and peace of mind. It also enables Temu to offer new product categories, such as furniture, home goods, and other bulkier items, that were previously less accessible due to international shipping constraints. 'The launch of local warehouse dispatch marks an exciting step forward in our mission to deliver a faster, smoother, and more satisfying shopping experience,' said a Temu spokesperson. 'By bringing products closer to our South African consumers, we're not only improving reliability but also expanding the variety of items available to meet local needs and tastes. It's all about making shopping with Temu even more convenient and rewarding.' Global rollout Temu, which launched in the US in September 2022 and entered the South African market in 2024, now operates in over 90 markets worldwide. Its local warehouse dispatch service has already been introduced in countries across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific – and now in Africa. Temu does not own warehouses but works with trusted third-party logistics providers. Under the local fulfillment model, sellers store inventory in local warehouses, manage logistics, and provide after-sales support, allowing for faster delivery and more responsive service. As Temu continues to enhance its fulfillment capabilities, South African shoppers can expect a faster online shopping experience – delivered directly from local warehouses to their doorstep. All rights reserved. © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) To Expand Prime Delivery Services To Over 4,000 Smaller Cities, Towns, and Rural Areas
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. A customer entering an internet retail store, illustrating the convenience of online shopping. The move comes as 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.' 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. While we acknowledge the potential of AMZN as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: and . Disclosure: None. Sign in to access your portfolio
South China Morning Post
27-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Delivery war: Alibaba vies for Meituan's on-demand throne in China
Published: 8:30pm, 27 May 2025 Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba Group Holding , Meituan and are intensifying their costly rivalry in the on-demand fast-delivery sector, with each touting significant gains in user base and order volume. Alibaba, owner of the South China Morning Post, saw combined daily orders on its freshly launched Taobao Instant Commerce initiative and food delivery service surpass 40 million within a month, according to data released by the company on Monday. The new service, which has products delivered by aims to fulfil online orders of food and consumer items in less than an hour. It reached 10 million daily orders within its first week of launch on April 30, the company previously said. Before the recent surge in rivalry, China's food delivery market was primarily dominated by Meituan and with Beijing-based Meituan holding a larger share. But after joined the fray earlier this year, the market – consisting of about 553 million users – had shifted into a 'competition of ecosystems', according to a recent report from Chinese research firm MCR. A Meituan delivery worker seen at a Starbucks store in Beijing. Photo: Reuters Alibaba is leveraging its extensive resources in online shopping, delivery and algorithms to maintain its dominant position in China's e-commerce sector, as competition intensifies in the instant commerce segment. Taobao Instant Commerce, accessible via Alibaba's popular Taobao online shopping app, initially attracted users with subsidies on popular drinks, such as milk tea. However, sources familiar with the matter, who declined to be named, said drinks currently represented a small fraction of daily order volume, as demand was spread across a broader range of categories.
