Amazon spent years investing heavily in warehouses, distribution and delivery, often to the chagrin of Wall Street investors eager for quick profits. Those investments appear to be paying off as Amazon becomes the go-to e-commerce site in a time of crisis. — Reuters
SAN FRANCISCO: Amazon on March 17 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.
"We are seeing increased online shopping and as a result some products such as household staples and medical supplies are out of stock," the e-commerce titan said.
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