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06/04/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/04/2026 03:40
What you need to know about Amazon today: June 4, 2026
Amazon unveils next-gen Proteus robot as part of €10 billion European investment in its fulfillment network
Amazon unveiled its next-generation Proteus autonomous robot at its Delivering the Future event in London, part of a planned €10 billion investment to expand and modernize European fulfillment operations. The upgraded Proteus understands natural language commands, allowing employees to direct it conversationally without any programming interfaces. Designed to handle physically demanding tasks like moving heavy 400-kilogram carts, it will deploy across European sites by early 2027. Amazon also announced expansions of Vulcan, its first touch-sensitive picking robot, and STARK, a collaborative tote-handling system expanding to 15 European sites. The investment includes growing the European fulfillment workforce by 25,000 new roles.
Amazon unveiled its next-generation Proteus autonomous robot at its Delivering the Future event in London, part of a planned €10 billion investment to expand and modernize European fulfillment operations. The upgraded Proteus understands natural language commands, allowing employees to direct it conversationally without any programming interfaces. Designed to handle physically demanding tasks like moving heavy 400-kilogram carts, it will deploy across European sites by early 2027. Amazon also announced expansions of Vulcan, its first touch-sensitive picking robot, and STARK, a collaborative tote-handling system expanding to 15 European sites. The investment includes growing the European fulfillment workforce by 25,000 new roles.
Amazon customers in the UK can now add fresh groceries to same-day delivery orders in parts of London
Amazon has launched fresh grocery delivery within its Same-Day service in parts of London, enabling UK customers to add perishable items like fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, and frozen foods to the same basket as millions of other products. Prime members receive free Same-Day Delivery on eligible orders over £20 with no additional grocery fees. The service, initially available in Central and East London, will expand nationwide. This builds on Amazon's £40 billion UK investment commitment and its fast-growing Everyday Essentials category, which now represents one in three items ordered on Amazon.co.uk, growing nearly twice as fast as other categories.
Amazon has launched fresh grocery delivery within its Same-Day service in parts of London, enabling UK customers to add perishable items like fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, and frozen foods to the same basket as millions of other products. Prime members receive free Same-Day Delivery on eligible orders over £20 with no additional grocery fees. The service, initially available in Central and East London, will expand nationwide. This builds on Amazon's £40 billion UK investment commitment and its fast-growing Everyday Essentials category, which now represents one in three items ordered on Amazon.co.uk, growing nearly twice as fast as other categories.
Amazon launches Prime in South Africa with unlimited free delivery, savings, and entertainment benefits
Amazon has launched Prime in South Africa, bringing unlimited free Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery, Prime Video streaming, and exclusive savings to members for R59 monthly or R399 annually. The membership-already available in 26 other countries-marks a significant milestone two years after Amazon's initial launch in the market. South African Prime members will also gain exclusive access to Prime Day for the first time, running June 23-29. Benefits include Amazon Luna gaming, early access to deals, and award-winning entertainment.
Amazon has launched Prime in South Africa, bringing unlimited free Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery, Prime Video streaming, and exclusive savings to members for R59 monthly or R399 annually. The membership-already available in 26 other countries-marks a significant milestone two years after Amazon's initial launch in the market. South African Prime members will also gain exclusive access to Prime Day for the first time, running June 23-29. Benefits include Amazon Luna gaming, early access to deals, and award-winning entertainment.
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