Just recently we saw Amazon update its Prime Now service, adding the metropolitan areas of Baltimore and Miami. The retailer isn't resting though, it wants to bring this service to as many people as it possibly can. If you aren't familiar, Prime Now offers "one hour delivery", though "same day" alone is good enough for most people.
The latest city is Dallas, Texas where Amazon recently opened two new fulfillment centers, making this option fairly simple. You'll need to live within a certain range for this to work, for pretty obvious reasons -- we don't want delivery people to be a danger on the roads. To accomplish this, customers will need to reside within certain zip codes.
"We know Dallas members are going to love the convenience of one-hour delivery through Prime Now", says Dave Clark, Amazon’s senior vice president of worldwide operations. "Our existing operations in [the] Dallas-area utilize advanced technology to fulfill customer orders and are now home to a Prime Now hub that is fueling this super-fast delivery".
There's a Prime Now app available for iOS and Android. This allows you to check availability in your area, The service is live between the hours of 8am and 10pm local time.
The option is now available in five locations -- Brooklyn, Manhattan, Baltimore, Miami, and Dallas. Amazon promises continued expansion, but no mention has been made of drones...yet.
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