News / Amazon and Target aim for expansion as same-day delivery demand returns

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The push for same-day deliveries, which had been largely halted by the pandemic and the ensuing surge in parcel volumes, is picking up momentum again with new drives by Amazon and Target.

Amazon is looking to build up steam with a same-day offering for local deliveries of online orders from retailers’ stores. The e-commerce giant has done some same-day deliveries from distribution and fulfilment centres, but this is the first foray into the store-to-consumer arena.

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