Walmart and Amazon race for faster deliveries

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Walmart and Amazon are racing to deliver online orders faster. They want to serve customers in rural areas of the United States.

These areas were once seen as too far or too poor to serve. Now, many people work from home and live in small towns.

Walmart has an advantage with many stores already across the country. About 90% of US people live close to a Walmart store.

Amazon invested billions of dollars to speed up deliveries. They now offer fast shipping in thousands of smaller towns.

Both companies use new technology, like drones, for deliveries. They are building small hubs and using stores to reach more homes.

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What are Walmart and Amazon trying to do?

They are trying to deliver online orders faster.

Why are rural areas important for these companies?

Many people work from home and live in small towns now.

How does Walmart have an advantage over Amazon?

Walmart has many stores across the country, and 90% of US people live close to a Walmart store.

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