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Tech giant Google has expanded its online consumer delivery service, aimed at rival Amazon, into the Billings area.

The Mountain View, Calif.-based company announced last week that Google Express is coming to large portions of the Northwest and Southeast, including four Montana cities, to deliver items from Costco and other retail partners.

Here’s how it works: Customers go to the Google Express website or smart phone app, then compile a list of items per store above minimum charge (usually $15 but sometimes $35 at some stores.)

The items will then be compiled into an order at the store and shipped within two days through FedEx, UPS or another service, according to Google officials.

"Our goal with Google Express is to offer a great shopping experience and connect people with their favorite stores,” Brian Elliott, the service’s manager, said in a written statement.

Along with Costco, participating retailers in the Billings area include PetSmart, Walgreens, Kohl’s and Toys R Us.

Google officials said they will explore expanding the service to other cities. Customers can enter their zip code on the Google Express site to see whether they’re eligible.