Picking up packages from the mall may mean faster deliveries.
Amazon is piloting a program that has its contracted Flex drivers picking up and delivering packages from malls, as first reported bysays Amazon has been running since last year, could help Amazon fulfill orders for same-day or two-day deliveries.
“This is just another way we are able to connect Amazon sellers with customers via convenient delivery options,” Amazon spokesperson Lauren Samaha said in an emailed statement toSamaha added that only a handful of sellers are participating in the program, but didn’t specify which ones.about the program cite picking up packages from malls located in Chandler, Arizona, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Tysons Corner, Virginia.
The retail giant is looking to conquer other shipping services on third-party websites as well. In April, Amazon started letting merchants that already store goods in Amazon’s warehouse . This lets customers reap the benefits of Prime shipping when shopping outside of Amazon, and also gives Amazon’s growing fulfillment sector even more business.Subscribe to get the best Verge-approved tech deals of the week.Please confirm your subscription to Verge Deals via the verification email we just sent you.
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