Retail
August 17, 2017
Amazon's Instant Pickup is centered on college campuses. Image credit: Amazon
By Sarah Jones
Following its release of complimentary two-day, next-day and same-day delivery for Prime members, online retailer Amazon’s latest service makes fulfillment even faster, putting pressure on competitors.
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