https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/amazon-s-next-move-could-reshape-how-america-shopsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/amazon-s-next-move-could-reshape-how-america-shopshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/amazon-s-next-move-could-reshape-how-america-shops#u73198Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:16:54 +0000Amazon is expanding its same-day fulfillment network to more than 1,000 locations by 2031. The company intends to place these delivery hubs near 80% of its US Prime members to accelerate shipping speeds. This expansion is part of a larger initiative known as Project Mercury. The move seeks to restructure the logistics of American shopping by increasing the density of local fulfillment centers to reduce the time between order placement and final delivery.Why it mattersFast delivery is a primary competitive advantage for e-commerce giants. By shifting inventory closer to the end consumer, Amazon