Amazon.com Inc.
05/06/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/06/2026 02:01
What you need to know about Amazon today: May 6, 2026
Amazon announces plans to invest more than €15 billion in France, creating more than 7,000 permanent jobs
Amazon has announced a landmark €15 billion investment in France over 2026-2028-its largest commitment to the country to date. The plan will create more than 7,000 permanent jobs through four new distribution centers in Illiers-Combray, Beauvais, Colombier-Saugnieu, and Ensisheim. Investments span logistics infrastructure, cloud computing, and AI capabilities. As France's leading net direct job creator since 2010, Amazon now employs over 25,000 permanent staff and supports 100,000 total jobs nationwide. The expanded proximity-based logistics network will deliver faster service while reducing emissions, with AI-driven inventory placement cutting delivery distances and CO2 per package by measurable margins.
Amazon has announced a landmark €15 billion investment in France over 2026-2028-its largest commitment to the country to date. The plan will create more than 7,000 permanent jobs through four new distribution centers in Illiers-Combray, Beauvais, Colombier-Saugnieu, and Ensisheim. Investments span logistics infrastructure, cloud computing, and AI capabilities. As France's leading net direct job creator since 2010, Amazon now employs over 25,000 permanent staff and supports 100,000 total jobs nationwide. The expanded proximity-based logistics network will deliver faster service while reducing emissions, with AI-driven inventory placement cutting delivery distances and CO2 per package by measurable margins.
Amazon Business now delivers fresh groceries to businesses in more than 2,300 cities
Amazon Business is now offering Same-Day Delivery of fresh, perishable groceries-such as produce, dairy, and baked goods-to business customers in more than 2,300 U.S. cities and towns. Business Prime members enjoy free Same-Day Delivery on grocery orders over $25 in most areas, making it easier to combine fresh items with everyday office essentials in a single order.
Amazon Business is now offering Same-Day Delivery of fresh, perishable groceries-such as produce, dairy, and baked goods-to business customers in more than 2,300 U.S. cities and towns. Business Prime members enjoy free Same-Day Delivery on grocery orders over $25 in most areas, making it easier to combine fresh items with everyday office essentials in a single order.
Alexa+ arrives on the new Bose speakers
Alexa+ is now available on Bose speakers, including the new Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker and Soundbar. Customers can discover music, find songs by context, create mood-based playlists, make restaurant reservations, get recipe suggestions, and manage smart home devices-all hands-free.
Alexa+ is now available on Bose speakers, including the new Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker and Soundbar. Customers can discover music, find songs by context, create mood-based playlists, make restaurant reservations, get recipe suggestions, and manage smart home devices-all hands-free.
Introducing Amazon Supply Chain Services: Amazon's logistics network, now open to every business
Amazon has launched Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), opening its freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping capabilities to businesses of all types and sizes. Leading brands including Procter & Gamble, 3M, and Lands' End are among the first to sign up, gaining access to the same cost efficiency, reliability, and speed that power Amazon's own operations.
Amazon has launched Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), opening its freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping capabilities to businesses of all types and sizes. Leading brands including Procter & Gamble, 3M, and Lands' End are among the first to sign up, gaining access to the same cost efficiency, reliability, and speed that power Amazon's own operations.
Trending news and stories
Amazon.com Inc. published this content on May 06, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on May 06, 2026 at 08:01 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]