Articles about Amazon delivery

Amazon rolls out 1-hour and 3-hour options in latest offering of ever-faster deliveries

It’s the latest in a sometimes-dizzying assortment of delivery options from the e-commerce giant, which currently offers Primer members same-day and next-day delivery for free. Read More

Amazon expands same-day service for perishable groceries, intensifying battle with Instacart

Fresh groceries now make up nine of the top 10 most-ordered same-day items, according to Amazon. Read More

Groceries in a flash: We tested ‘Amazon Now’ in Seattle — and got our delivery in 23 minutes

Amazon promises a window of 30 minutes or less for its new ultra-fast delivery service for groceries and household essentials. GeekWire went shopping and tracked it all from start to finish in the Amazon app. Read More

Spotted in Seattle: Amazon delivery firms using GM’s boxy, white BrightDrop electric vans

The tech giant, which aims to have 100,000 electric delivery vehicles on the road by 2030, mostly uses vans made by Rivian. Read More

Amazon chipping in $10M in tips for customers who thank their delivery drivers during the holidays

The season of giving should also be a season of thanking — especially for the delivery drivers making sure packages get… Read More

Amazon delivery gets faster, with 65% jump in number of same-day and overnight items in U.S.

Amazon continues to increase the speed with which it can get deliveries to customers, announcing Tuesday that it increased the… Read More

Amazon brings back ability to use Alexa to thank and tip delivery drivers during holiday rush

Next time an Amazon package hits your front step, don’t just shout thanks through the door or at the van… Read More

Trying for more smiles? Amazon rolls out quirky mix of new slogans on Prime delivery vans

Amazon is rolling out a collection of eye-catching new slogans on its Prime delivery vans, playing off what just might… Read More

Oh, crap! Amazon delivery driver falls into septic hole, films it for TikTok, gets rescued, finishes route

Talk about a sh**ty day at work. An Amazon delivery driver making a stop at a customer’s house fell into… Read More

Asking Alexa to thank your Amazon delivery driver will trigger a $5 tip — paid for by the company

Update, Dec. 12: Customers looking to thank their Amazon delivery drivers with a $5 tip have run out of time,… Read More

‘It’s like driving a spaceship’: Amazon’s Rivian electric delivery vans spotted across Seattle

“Small Business Saturday” turned out to be a good day to spot a growing effort by one very big business… Read More

Amazon is partnering with GNC, PacSun, other retailers to offer same-day delivery

Amazon announced Monday that it is launching same-day delivery options for items from retailers including PacSun, GNC, SuperDry and Diesel.… Read More

Amazon begins rollout of Rivian electric delivery vans across U.S. in drive to shrink carbon footprint

In a bid to make its fleet of delivery vehicles more sustainable and reduce its carbon footprint, Amazon began rolling… Read More

Why the sad face? Amazon driver leaving packages upside down as part of ‘No More Smiles’ protest

Amazon is probably not smiling this morning about an apparent protest movement started by a driver who is placing cardboard… Read More

Amazon wades into ‘pee bottle’ controversy and whether its workers can catch a break on the job

Amazon’s decision to publicly fire back at a Wisconsin congressman’s tweet about working conditions at the company has turned into… Read More

Amazon adding AI-equipped cameras to delivery vans to monitor safety, sparking privacy concerns

Amazon delivery drivers keeping their eyes on the road will have Amazon keeping an eye on them as the company… Read More

Rollin’ down the street … After test ride near Seattle, Amazon delivery robot Scout adds California to mix

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re proud in a grumpy sort of way about our aversion to California imports, mainly… Read More

Rapper Ice-T gets Amazon’s attention after saying he ‘almost shot’ a delivery driver outside his ‘crib’

Amazon Help appears to be extra ready to help when a legendary gangsta rapper is tweeting at them. Hip-hop star… Read More