Amazon Expands 30-Minute Delivery to Dozens of U.S. Cities, Launches Swiss Franc Bond Sale
Amazon expanded its 30-minute Prime Now delivery service to more than two dozen additional U.S. cities, enabling instant delivery for millions of Prime members across key metro areas. The company also kicked off its debut Swiss franc bond offering in six tranches, marking its first corporate debt issuance in Swiss francs.
1. 30-Minute Delivery Expansion
Amazon rolled out its 30-minute Prime Now delivery service to over two dozen new U.S. cities, boosting coverage to dozens of additional metro areas nationwide. The expansion taps into its existing network of fulfillment centers, local delivery stations and driver fleet to serve grocery, household essentials and convenience orders. By offering sub-hour delivery to millions more Prime members, Amazon aims to solidify its logistics lead and drive higher order frequency in competitive urban markets.
2. Swiss Franc Bond Offering
The company launched its first Swiss franc-denominated bond sale structured in six tranches across various maturities, broadening its presence in European debt markets. Allocating proceeds from the bonds will diversify Amazon’s funding sources beyond U.S. dollar issuance and tap Swiss investor demand. The six-part offering underscores Amazon’s growing financing sophistication and its focus on optimizing global capital structure.