Amazon to Launch “Local Selling” Service

Amazon.com Inc. (Seattle) has announced its new services called Amazon Local Selling which will offer in-store pick-up and local delivery for businesses, according to a company press release.

Third-party sellers that use Amazon will be able to list their products in Amazon’s store for customers in a designated/local area for in-store pick-up or local delivery. Sellers can also provide regional offers or discounts across product categories, or even opt to sell larger or fragile items that are too bulky to ship. Add-on services like assembly or installation can be included.

Local selling is currently being offered to national retailers, as well as small- and medium-sized businesses. This announcement comes ahead of the holiday season to help ease the influx of delivery that will be needed.