Amazon invests over $4 billion in its rural delivery network

Plus, shop more luxury brands with Saks on Amazon May 3, 2025 Amazon News News, facts, original stories, and more from the source.   Amazon invests over $4B in rural America to expand delivery network Amazon is committing more than $4 billion to expand its rural delivery network in small towns across the U.S. This investment will grow the company's rural delivery network's footprint to over 200 delivery stations as well as create more than 100,000 new jobs and driving opportunities. By the end of 2026, Amazon will have tripled the size of its rural delivery network to provide Prime members in small towns and rural communities the ability to shop from over 300 million items and receive their packages even faster. Once this expansion is complete, Amazon will be able to deliver more than a billion more packages each year to customers living in over 13,000 zip codes spanning 1,200,000 square miles—an area the size of Alaska, California, and Texas combined.   Read more     Share this story Other stories you may like   What's new on Prime Video in May, including Another Simple Favor, Clarkson's Farm, and more     Amazon Q1 earnings: Here's what you need to know     Here are the best Amazon Pet Day deals to shop early     How to use Prime Video's new 'Shop the Show' feature to discover products from your favorite series, movies, and live sports     Introducing the most powerful, immersive Amazon smart TV yet—the Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series   Did you know?   Project Kuiper's first mission successfully activated 27 satellites in low Earth orbit this week. These satellites form part of Project Kuiper's initial constellation, which will deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity around the world.   Learn more  Share this story Saks on Amazon offers a curated shopping experience of luxury brands Amazon customers can now shop a refined selection of luxury merchandise curated by Saks Fifth Avenue with Saks on Amazon. This shopping experience exists within Amazon's Luxury Stores, and features brands like Dolce&Gabbana, Balmain, Etro, Stella McCartney, Giambattista Valli, Erdem, and more. Customers in the U.S. can visit amazon.com/saks or search "Saks on Amazon" to shop. Customers can also browse the assortment through digital window displays available in the Saks on Amazon experience. Inspired by the iconic windows at the Saks Fifth Avenue New York flagship, these digital displays allow customers to "window shop" the Saks on Amazon storefront, with the added convenience of instantly adding items to their cart.   Learn more     Share this story Get ready for Prime Day 2025, coming in July Amazon Prime Day returns in July with some of the best deals of the summer on the hottest brands, trending items, creator favorites, and Amazon-exclusive products. Not a Prime member yet? Learn how to sign up and check out the other benefits.   Read more   Share this story Video of the Week   The third and final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty will return on July 16, exclusively on Prime Video. Check out the new teaser. Be the first to know about Amazon News, and tell your colleagues to sign up here. Follow us Amazon.com, Inc. | 410 Terry Avenue | Seattle, WA 98109-5210 United States Amazon News (English) ©2025 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Amazon, Amazon.com, the smile logo, and all other related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. You've received this email because you've shown an interest in the past. If you wish to be unsubscribed from Amazon news updates, it's easy to change your preferences or unsubscribe. Click here to view online