Amazon could try to snap up some Homebase stores as its seeks to find warehouse locations in urban areas suitable for “last-mile” deliveries to homes.
The American internet retailer is said to be running the rule over a tranche of 42 Homebase stores that are being disposed of as the troubled DIY retailer seeks to restructure its operations, according to The Sunday Telegraph.
Amazon ships millions of products each year to customers and offers a range of delivery options from one-hour delivery in some parts of the UK to next-day delivery for its Prime service.
