Amazon has announced it’s launching a new service that completes deliveries in 30 minutes or less in Seattle and Philadelphia. The new “ultra-fast” delivery option will allow Amazon to better compete with services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Instacart.Customers will be able to order a range of different items, including milk, eggs, fresh produce, toothpaste, cosmetics, pet treats, diapers, paper products, electronics, seasonal items, over-the-counter medicines, chips, dips, and more, according to the comp ...

Core Insights - Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service to three additional states, aiming to compete with Amazon for the fastest delivery service [1] - The partnership with Google's Wing will enable Walmart to launch drone delivery at 100 stores across cities including Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa, building on existing operations in Arkansas and Texas [2] - Walmart claims to be the first retailer to scale drone delivery across five states, emphasizing its goal to lead in tech-enabled retail [2] Delivery Service Details - Wing's drones can operate beyond visual line of sight, covering a range of up to 6 miles from the store, with delivery times under 30 minutes [3] - Walmart has conducted over 150,000 drone deliveries since 2021 in collaboration with Wing and Zipline, which initially partnered with Walmart for deliveries in Arkansas [6] - In addition to drone delivery, Walmart has launched other fast delivery options, including Express Delivery, Late-Night Delivery, and InHome Delivery [8] Competitive Landscape - Amazon has also been expanding its drone delivery services, recently deploying them in College Station, Texas, and the West Valley of Phoenix, Arizona [9] - Amazon reported record Prime delivery speeds in early 2024, with over 2 billion items delivered the same or next day to Prime members globally [10]