Amazon Exploring Use Of JC Penney, Sears Stores As Fulfillment Centers: Report

Amazon.com, Inc. is in talks with mall operator Simon Property Group, Inc. to use the abandoned anchor departmental stores of JC Penny and Sears at their malls as fulfillment centers, reports said. This is expected to help the e-commerce giant in boosting their last mile delivery, which is the last leg of the delivery process.