Amazon Launches 1-Hour Delivery Service Across Hundreds of U.S. Cities
Amazon has escalated its rivalry with Walmart by introducing a 1-hour delivery service in hundreds of U.S. cities, including Los Angeles and Chicago. The expedited shipping option, available on over 90,000 products, leverages the company's existing same-day delivery network and AI-powered inventory systems.
Prime members gain significant discounts, paying $9.99 for 1-hour and $4.99 for 3-hour delivery—less than half the cost for non-members. Perishable groceries are included in select markets, marking another strategic expansion of Amazon's logistics dominance.