How does Amazon Australia really stack up on delivery prices?

Amazon Australia went live this morning, promising a comprehensive retail offering and speedy delivery right off the bat. But are incumbent retailers still ahead of the game when it comes to near-instant delivery options?

The global retailer is known for its low-cost, high-speed delivery, compressing that “last mile” before a purchase reaches its buyer. However, despite amping things up much faster than expected with its Australian launch, Amazon will not be offering immediate, nation-wide next-day delivery services.