Amazon to open over 1,000 small warehouses in suburbs across the US, report says

Amazon reportedly plans to open more than a thousand small delivery hubs in cities and suburban neighborhoods across the US in an effort to deliver products to customers as quickly as possible. The facilities will eventually number around 1,500, according to a report Wednesday from Bloomberg, and could help the online retail giant continue to expand one-day delivery for Amazon Prime subscribers.  

Amazon declined to comment on the reported warehouse expansion but said its last-mile delivery network is meant to supplement what’s already provided by its carrier partners. 

“Amazon’s transportation network is built on a foundation of over 20 years of operations and logistics experience, an unwavering commitment to safety, technological innovation, and talented teams who are obsessed with delivering for our customers,” said an Amazon spokeswoman in an emailed statement. “Our dedicated last-mile delivery network just delivered its 10 billionth package since launching over five years ago, and we’re proud to provide a great service for our customers.” 

More to come.