<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Amazon revealed plans to offer same-day and next-day delivery to rural customers by 2026.</li><li>Residents in over 4,000 smaller cities, towns, and rural communities will benefit from the initiative.</li><li>“Everyday essentials” like groceries, beauty products, and pet food will be eligible for speedy deliveries.</li><li>Prime subscribers spending over $25 at checkout will receive unlimited free same-day delivery.</li><li>Amazon has already extended quick shipping options to 1,000 small communities, with high demand for essential items.</li><li>The company invested $4 billion in new facilities and delivery drivers to enable this expansion.</li><li>Machine learning helps anticipate popular items in different communities for efficient stock management.</li><li>While residents welcome faster deliveries, local businesses may be negatively impacted by increased competition from Amazon.</li><li>Critics argue that Amazon's dominance could harm local Mom-and-Pop shops despite providing opportunities for small businesses.</li></ul>

Amazon bringing same-day delivery to ‘millions’ of rural customers

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