Amazon is building a shadow postal service in rural America
Amazon and Walmart are racing to rural America—and it’s not just about convenience. With $4 billion committed to expanding its “last mile” network, Amazon plans to reach thousands of new towns with faster deliveries and create 100,000 local jobs. But this isn’t just an upgrade in shipping speed—it’s a shift in who controls access to everyday goods. As tech and logistics reshape the landscape, rural communities are caught in the middle of a high-stakes competition that could change how—and where—we shop. Niamh Rowe with Quartz has the full story.
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