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business3 months ago

Amazon Fresh Stores in Southern California and Plainview to Close

Amazon plans to close four Amazon Fresh stores in Southern California by mid-November as part of a reevaluation of store performance, leaving 19 stores in the region. Despite closures, Amazon has opened new stores and expanded its online grocery services, while also shifting its UK grocery strategy to close some stores and convert others to Whole Foods. The closures reflect Amazon's ongoing adjustments in its grocery retail approach.

via Orange County Register|
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business1 year ago

Amazon Overhauls Grocery Strategy with Unified Delivery Network

Amazon is experimenting with integrating its Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh operations by using shared fulfillment networks and testing new grocery concepts. This includes shipping Whole Foods products from Amazon Fresh centers and creating a microfulfillment center at a Whole Foods in Pennsylvania. Additionally, an "Amazon Grocery" inside a Chicago Whole Foods will offer a broader range of products. These efforts aim to streamline customer purchases and compete with major retailers like Walmart and Kroger.

via The Verge|
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businesstech1 year ago

"Amazon Expands Just Walk Out Technology to Other Retailers Despite Removal from Own Stores"

Amazon is discontinuing its cashier-less Just Walk Out technology at its Amazon Fresh grocery stores in the U.S., but plans to sell the system to over 120 third-party businesses by the end of the year. The company will replace Just Walk Out with smart carts at its U.S. Fresh stores, while continuing to offer the technology at Amazon Go convenience stores and some Amazon Fresh stores in the U.K. The move reflects Amazon's efforts to revamp its grocery offerings and attract more customers. Despite recent viral social media posts, Amazon is emphasizing that the technology is not powered by contractors manually adding up items, but rather uses cameras, AI, and sensor trackers.

via The Associated Press|
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businesstechnology1 year ago

"Amazon Abandons Just Walk Out Technology in U.S. Grocery Stores"

Amazon is removing its Just Walk Out technology from Amazon Fresh stores in the U.S. and replacing it with smart carts that allow customers to skip the checkout line while seeing their spending in real time. The decision comes as part of a revamp of the grocery chain, with the company aiming to address customer feedback for the need to view receipts and savings while shopping. Despite struggles in the grocery sector, Amazon is selectively opening new Fresh stores and remodeling existing ones, while continuing to offer Just Walk Out technology in Amazon Go stores and some smaller Amazon Fresh stores in the U.K., as well as to third-party retailers.

via NBC News|
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business1 year ago

Amazon Ditches Just Walk Out Technology in US Grocery Stores

Amazon is removing its Just Walk Out technology from Amazon Fresh stores and replacing it with smart carts that allow customers to skip the checkout line while seeing their spending in real time. The decision comes as part of an effort to revamp the grocery chain, with Amazon focusing on selectively opening new Fresh stores and remodeling existing ones. The company has struggled to find success in the grocery sector and is now working to find the right formula for a larger impact on physical grocery. Just Walk Out technology will still be available in Amazon Go stores and some smaller Amazon Fresh stores in the U.K., as well as for third-party retailers.

via ABC News|
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business2 years ago

Amazon Prime Trials $9.99 Monthly Unlimited Grocery Delivery Subscription

Amazon is testing a subscription model for unlimited grocery delivery for Prime members in three U.S. cities. For an additional $9.99 per month, Prime members can receive unlimited delivery on Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods orders over $35, as well as unlimited 30-minute pick-up on any size order. This move is part of Amazon's efforts to compete with Walmart, Postmates, Instacart, and major grocery chains. The subscription fee is in addition to the standard Amazon Prime subscription. The pilot program is currently available in Denver, Sacramento, and Columbus.

via The Verge|
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business2 years ago

Amazon's Legal Battles with Landlords Over "Zombie" Fresh Stores

Amazon is facing legal battles with landlords over properties where it planned to open Amazon Fresh grocery stores. One such lawsuit involves a lease in Long Island, New York, where Amazon is being sued by Salisbury Partners for $37 million, including unpaid rent. Amazon has canceled or paused some Fresh stores as it reevaluates its grocery strategy. The company has also faced lawsuits from landlords in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Seattle. Despite setbacks, Amazon still sees potential in the grocery sector but is seeking a mass grocery format that is worth expanding broadly.

via Business Insider|
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business2 years ago

Amazon's Grocery Store Expansion Sparks Lawsuits, Layoffs, and Challenges

Amazon's foray into brick-and-mortar grocery stores with Amazon Fresh has hit a roadblock, with the company facing lawsuits and operational challenges. The high-tech stores, which feature cashier-less checkout and computerized shopping carts, have frustrated customers and employees alike. Amazon has halted its grocery expansion, cutting shifts and jobs, and even adding traditional checkout options. This setback follows previous struggles in Amazon's transition from online to physical retail, with closures of Amazon Books, 4-Star gift stores, and scaled-back Amazon Go convenience stores. The lawsuits seek damages ranging from $50,000 to $14 million, highlighting the difficulties of translating Amazon's online success to the physical world.

via The Washington Post|
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