7 Industries Amazon Is Primed to Conquer Next

Its customer base and fulfillment network mean the sky's the limit

Amazon has mercilessly crushed bookstores, department stores, big-box retail and malls—and may wipe out shipping companies before all is said and done.

It is certainly not a company to rest on its laurels, so analysis firm CB Insights crunched some data to determine what industries are most vulnerable. Here are the seven industries it thinks Amazon could conquer next:

Pharmacy

Since its 2018 acquisition of online pharmacy PillPack, tongues have been wagging about Amazon’s plans for the healthcare industry.

According to CB Insights, Amazon is well-positioned to improve the sometimes painful process of filling prescriptions, thanks in part to its expansive fulfillment network.

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