Amazon launches 1-hour shipping in US cities to challenge Walmart
By Arriana Mclymore
Published on March 17, 2026.
Amazon has launched 1-hour and 3-hour shipping in markets across the US, including Los Angeles and Chicago, in an effort to counter e-commerce competition from Walmart. The service is available on more than 90,000 products and will use its existing same-day delivery network. An additional $9.99 per 1-hr delivery and $4.99 for three-hour delivery are available for non-Prime members. The company has also introduced designated work stations for these orders within its existing delivery centers and updated signage throughout the site.
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