Google has initiated the roll out of its pilot beta program named Google Shopping Express. The service is available for people living in San Francisco and offers same-day home deliveries from local retailers.
Consequently, people enrolled in the test program will be able to shop for products at a single online venue from retailers such as Toys R Us, American Eagle and Target.
The news comes in light of Google’s recent pledge to join forces with MasterCard, Visa and PayPal to combact illegal sites and stopping them from receiving funding.
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