Amazon To Invest $1.16 Billion In Belgium, Unveils Pharmacy Kiosks Rollout - Global X Funds Global X PureCap MSCI Consumer Discretionary ETF (ARCA:GXPD), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Group 1: Investment in Belgium - Amazon.com, Inc. plans to invest nearly €1 billion ($1.16 billion) in Belgium over the next two years as part of its European expansion and logistics modernization strategy [1] - The investment highlights Amazon's growing presence in the region and will focus on building digital and physical infrastructure [2] Group 2: Amazon Pharmacy Kiosks - Amazon introduced its latest healthcare innovation, Amazon Pharmacy Kiosks, set to roll out in December 2025, starting in select One Medical clinics in the greater Los Angeles area [4] - The kiosks aim to address the issue of unfilled prescriptions and accessibility gaps in U.S. healthcare, with data indicating that about one-third of prescriptions go unfilled [5] - Patients can collect prescribed medications shortly after their appointments, with a secure QR code for easy pickup and options for video or phone consultations with licensed pharmacists [6][7] Group 3: Impact on Healthcare - The integration of pharmacy services at the point of care is expected to improve outcomes for time-sensitive treatments, such as infections requiring immediate medication [8]