Amazon Expands Rural Reach with $4B Delivery Network Investment

May 1, 2025, 3:20 pm more...

Amazon is set to inject $4 billion into a nationwide delivery network expansion aimed at rural America. The massive investment is expected to create 100,000 new jobs while enhancing logistical reach and speed in underserved regions, potentially reshaping rural commerce dynamics.

zerohedge.com / Amazon Announces $4 Billion Rural Delivery Network, Estimates 100,000 New Jobs

cnet.com / Amazon Plans to Invest $4B to Expand Rural Deliveries by 2026

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Harrods hit by cyberattacks amid rising retail security concerns

May 1, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

London's iconic department store confirmed it was targeted in a cyberattack, joining other high-profile breaches affecting major UK retailers. Security experts are questioning existing safeguards as investigations continue into these persistent vulnerabilities.

Bluesky: @bo-datenschutz.bsky.social

bleepingcomputer.com / Harrods the next UK retailer targeted in a cyberattack

www.ft.com/ / Harrods is latest UK retailer to suffer cyber attack - Financial Times

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Amazon Invests $4 Billion in Rural Delivery Expansion and Warehouses

April 30, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

In a bold push beyond urban centers, Amazon announced a $4 billion plan to boost rural deliveries and open dozens of new warehouses in small towns. This sweeping expansion not only promises to reduce delivery times but also to generate over 100,000 jobs, adding a countryside twist to corporate logistics.

Bluesky: @chadkirchner.com

techinasia.com / Amazon to invest $4b to expand rural delivery network

theinformation.com / Amazon to Open Dozens of Warehouses in Rural Expansion - The Information

wsj.com / Amazon Plans to Invest $4 Billion by 2026 to Speed Up Deliveries in Rural America

reuters.com/business / Amazon to invest $4 billion to expand rural delivery network in US - Reuters

cnbc.com / Amazon to spend $4 billion on small town delivery expansion

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