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Amazon's Delivery Service is Reaching New Heights

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Amazon is taking the phrase “special delivery” very seriously.

A recent article in MIT Technology Review (December 2013), discusses Amazon’s interest in launching a new delivery system using drones. Although this service is continuing to be researched, it has already been proven to be feasible. In 2012, these mini, propeller-based aircraft were used to deliver supplies to refugee camps in Haiti. Click here to read the full article by David Talbot titled: Separating Hype from Reality on Amazon’s Drones.

Fun facts: Specific to Amazon, Econsultancy (December 2013) released online holiday shopping statistics for this year in comparison to 2012. 

  • Black Friday: Sales increased 63%
  • Cyber Saturday/Sunday: Sales increased 46%
  • Cyber Monday: Sales increased by 13%