Amazon prioritises medical supplies, staples for delivery

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Amazon on Tuesday made a priority of medical supplies and household staples, putting shipments of other goods on hold to focus on key items during ...

SAN FRANCISCO: Amazon on Tuesday made a priority of medical supplies and household staples, putting shipments of other goods on hold to focus on key items during the coronavirus outbreak.

"There's enormous pressure on Amazon to meet these increased expectations," said Technalysis Research analyst Bob O'Donnell.AdvertisementAmazon spent years investing heavily in warehouses, distribution and delivery, often to the chagrin of Wall Street investors eager for quick profits. The best-case scenario for Amazon is"they look like a hero," said Patrick Moorhead of Moor Insights and Strategy.

 

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