Amazon is rolling out a faster delivery option dubbed Amazon Now, promising orders arrive in 30 minutes or less for an extra charge. The service is expanding across urban areas in multiple countries as Amazon builds small order-processing hubs designed to handle urgent requests. The move pushes delivery speed into a new premium tier for city shoppers.
Amazon has rolled out a new ultra-fast delivery option in the U.S., promising select items to arrive at customers’ doors in about 30 minutes. The service focuses on groceries, household essentials, and other everyday needs, aiming to cut wait times for last-mile shopping and raise the bar for competitors in rapid commerce.
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The Department of Posts aims for a Rs 4,000 crore revenue increase this year, building on a Rs 2,100 crore rise in the previous fiscal year. Officials say post offices are being reshaped into profit centers, with operational changes like 24-hour delivery and longer hours, alongside tighter accountability and performance monitoring to sustain growth.
Doordash shares jumped after the company posted a strong quarterly forecast, driven by sustained demand for food and grocery deliveries. The firm is expanding membership programs and broadening grocery coverage across the US and Canada. Even with higher gas prices and increased driver relief costs, Doordash signaled confidence in its performance as Uber reported upbeat delivery growth too.
Uber reported Q1 revenue up 14% year over year, but it narrowly missed expectations. Even so, the stock rose after the company lifted confidence with a strong outlook for Q2 gross bookings and adjusted earnings per share. Analysts say Uber’s steady pricing and push into higher-margin delivery and new geographies, especially internationally, are paying off.
Quick commerce firms are grappling with a delivery-partner shortage as heatwaves push riders to stay off peak hours. To manage the risk, companies are raising pay for work during the hottest times. Meanwhile, summer staples such as ice cream and fans are seeing demand spikes, prompting brands to ramp up production and expand cold-storage capacity.
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Swiggy Food Marketplace CEO Rohit Kapoor argues that delivery partners should be treated as flexible employment rather than “gig work.” He positions the role as a third pillar of the job market, separate from formal employment and entrepreneurship. Kapoor notes that millions have worked on Swiggy’s platform, highlighting the sector’s scale and long-term growth potential.
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