Amazon plans 1,000 same-day fulfillment centers by 2031 to push faster delivery across the U.S.
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Amazon's internal plans for >1,000 same-day fulfillment sites by 2031 (Project Mercury) signal a major capex-driven push to move inventory within 10 miles of 80% of U.S. Prime users, directly challenging Walmart's proximity advantage. The scale implies near-term margin and cash flow sensitivity, but strengthens competitive positioning in groceries and everyday essentials, with SSDs projected to handle a rising share of order volume.
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Amazon plans to build 1,000 same-day fulfillment centers, aiming by 2031 to place inventory within a 10-mile radius of 80% of U.S. Prime members. The push is designed to challenge Walmart’s advantage in fast delivery. Capital spending is estimated at about $48.4 million per facility, and the network is projected to handle 28% of Amazon’s orders by 2029. Internal projections also anticipate the share reaching 50% by 2035.
