Amazon is planning a 225,000-square-foot big-box store in Orland Park, Illinois, blending retail with fulfillment operations for groceries, merchandise, and prepared foods. This hybrid model revives paused ambitions, aims to compete with Walmart and Target, and could boost local jobs. Construction may start later this year if approved.
Amazon's retail empire, generating $167.7 billion in sales, faces slowing growth and competition from Walmart and Shopify, prompting a pivot to AI with $25 billion invested for logistics efficiency and $10 billion in savings by 2030. Despite challenges like privacy concerns and talent shortages, AI integration could elevate e-commerce margins and secure long-term dominance.
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