# The service is live in Houston, Denver, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, Orlando and dozens of other cities.

*business · news · 2026-05-12 · The Boston Globe*

## Key points

- Amazon Now mini-warehouses stock 3,500 products and operate from 5,000-10,000-square-foot facilities.
- Thirty-minute delivery service is available in multiple cities, with New York City launching by year-end.
- Amazon Now uses AI to tailor inventory to each location based on customer purchase patterns and timing.
- Amazon does not guarantee 30-minute delivery but sends progress updates to users who select this option.
- Early results in India show Prime members tripled 30-minute delivery requests after starting Amazon Now.

**Companies:** Amazon, DoorDash, Walmart
**Countries:** United States, India

[Read the full story on The Boston Globe](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/12/business/amazon-30-minute-delivery/)

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