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Amazon has its foot on the accelerator again, and the repercussions look ominous for both retailers and parcel carriers.

According to reports, the e-commerce giant is planning to set up over 1,000 mini-fulfillment centres in North America – this month alone, 100 new Amazon distribution facilities ...

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