Those with an Amazon Prime membership can already get basically anything they want in just two days. But soon, those in New York City will be able to get their goods even quicker.
According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, which cites unnamed people familiar with the plans, Amazon is gearing up to open its first-ever retail store in New York City. The new Amazon store, expected to be located at 7 West 34th St. across from the Empire State Building and not far from the massive flagship Macy's store, would reportedly function as a small warehouse where customers could pick up merchandise they have ordered online.
If you don't feel like trekking all the way to Herald Square, the new store will also reportedly offer same-day delivery on certain items within New York City. You'll also be able to go to the physical location to return or exchange items.
There's no word as to how big the store will be, or the length of Amazon's lease. The Journal said that Amazon eventually plans to sell its Kindle e-readers, Fire smartphones, and TV set-top boxes in the store. If the concept proves to be a success, Amazon may open additional stores in other U.S. cities.
Amazon also has also been setting up lockers in grocery and convenience stores across the country for convenient deliveries and returns. The lockers don't offer same-day delivery, though, and they have been removed from stores like RadioShack and Staples.
Meanwhile, Amazon will be joining another tech giant moving into New York City soon — Microsoft. Redmond late last month announced plans to open a retail store at 677 Fifth Ave.—five blocks away from Apple's iconic glass cube.