Amazon has announced an expansion of its same-day delivery service to include one-hour and three-hour shipping options in several U.S. metropolitan areas, including Los Angeles and Chicago. The company confirmed the new, faster delivery speeds are being rolled out as part of its logistics network development.
The service allows customers in the designated markets to order from a selection of items and have them delivered within a 60-minute or three-hour window. These rapid delivery options are facilitated by smaller, localized fulfillment centers designed to store popular products closer to customers in high-density urban areas.
This development occurs within an increasingly competitive retail sector where delivery speed is a primary focus for major e-commerce and brick-and-mortar companies. Walmart, one of Amazon’s largest competitors, operates its own express delivery service, offering customers delivery in under two hours for groceries and other general merchandise. Other national retailers have also invested heavily in building out their same-day delivery capabilities through proprietary networks and partnerships with third-party delivery platforms.
Amazon’s expansion into one-hour delivery builds upon its existing Prime Now service, which previously offered two-hour delivery on certain goods. The company has steadily increased its investment in logistics and last-mile delivery infrastructure, including its Amazon Flex driver program and a growing fleet of delivery vehicles.
Company statements on the service expansion have focused on improving customer convenience and widening the selection of products available for immediate delivery. The full list of participating cities and the specific items eligible for the new one-hour and three-hour services have been made available to customers through Amazon’s platform. Further details regarding service fees and membership requirements were also specified in the company’s announcement.
