Amazon is now offering Prime members the option for in-garage delivery, expanding their contactless delivery options in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The service will be available in 4,000 cities across the US.
Amazon has reported strong earnings in the fourth quarter of 2020, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The e-commerce giant reported earnings of $7.2 billion, up from $3.3 billion in the same quarter last year.
Amazon has announced plans to invest $2 billion in affordable housing initiatives in three of its key markets – Seattle, Arlington, and Nashville. The company aims to create 20,000 affordable housing units over the next five years to support low- and moderate-income families in these areas.
Amazon has announced plans to open 100 new warehouses across the United States as the e-commerce giant looks to keep up with the surge in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The expansion will allow Amazon to get products to customers faster and more efficiently, according to the company.
Amazon has announced its acquisition of Zoox, a Silicon Valley-based startup focused on developing self-driving car technology. The deal is said to be worth over $1 billion, and marks Amazon’s latest push into the rapidly evolving world of autonomous vehicles.
Amazon, the global e-commerce giant, has announced that it will invest $1 billion in renewable energy projects as part of its commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. The company aims to use 100% renewable energy by 2025 and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Amazon has announced that it is now the largest corporate buyer of renewable energy in the world. The e-commerce giant made the announcement in its 2020 sustainability report, revealing that it had invested in 6.5 GW of wind and solar projects across the globe.
Amazon has announced plans to expand its same-day delivery network across the United States, as the e-commerce giant looks to further capitalize on the surge in online shopping during the pandemic. The move comes in response to growing demand from customers for fast, reliable delivery options.
Amazon reported its second quarter earnings on Thursday, beating Wall Street’s expectations despite pandemic-related challenges. The e-commerce giant’s revenue increased by 40% year-over-year to $88.9 billion, while its net income nearly doubled to $5.2 billion.
Amazon, the world’s largest e-commerce company, has launched a new eco-friendly packaging initiative aimed at reducing its environmental impact. The initiative, called “Shipment Zero,” aims to make all Amazon shipments net-zero carbon, with 50% of shipments net-zero carbon by 2030.