SAN FRANCISCO: Amazon on Tuesday made a priority of medical supplies and household staples, putting shipments of other goods on hold to focus on key i...
: Amazon on Tuesday made a priority of medical supplies and household staples, putting shipments of other goods on hold to focus on key items during the coronavirus outbreak.
People hunkered down due to the deadly coronavirus have turned to Amazon for anything from toilet tissue to groceries and pet treats. If Amazon becomes a salvation for people unable or afraid to go out due to coronavirus risk, analysts say it could win new users worldwide and become a more entrenched habit for those who already dabble with e-commerce.
“Getting a priority item to your doorstep is vital as communities practice social-distancing, particularly for the elderly and others with underlying health issues,“ senior vice president of worldwide operations Dave Clark said in a blog post.
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