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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Amazon brings same-day grocery delivery to 1,000 more US cities
E-commerce giant Amazon has expanded its free same-day delivery service for fresh groceries to more than 1,000 cities and towns across the US. The company aims to extend the offering to 2,300 locations by the end of 2025. This service includes a wide range of groceries such as produce, dairy, meat, seafood, baked goods and frozen foods. The same-day grocery delivery service complements Amazon's existing grocery delivery options, including Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market, both online and in stores. The company plans to continue expanding this service through 2026. Amazon Worldwide Amazon Stores CEO Doug Herrington stated: 'We're continuously innovating to make grocery shopping simpler, faster and more affordable for our customers, especially Prime members.' Customers can now order fresh groceries alongside millions of other items, with free same-day delivery for Prime members on orders above $25. Non-Prime members can access the service for a $12.99 fee. The introduction of perishable groceries such as bananas, milk and eggs to the same-day delivery service in select regions has been well-received, leading to increased shopping frequency among customers. Popular items such as strawberries and Honeycrisp apples have become top sellers. Amazon ensures the quality of fresh food through a specialised temperature-controlled fulfilment network and a six-point quality check. Temperature-sensitive products are delivered in recyclable insulated bags. Herrington added: 'After trying this service for occasional items, customers have discovered how much we've simplified online grocery shopping. 'Customers are enjoying online grocery delivery so much we're seeing them turn to Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market for even more of their grocery needs.' Amazon has made gross sales of more than $100bn in groceries and household essentials in 2024. In June 2025, the online retailer introduced three AI innovations to improve the logistics and delivery experience. "Amazon brings same-day grocery delivery to 1,000 more US cities" was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Amazon makes major change to deliveries for millions of customers
Amazon has announced one of its most significant grocery expansions in its history — benefiting millions of customers. The e-commerce empire has expanded its same-day delivery service to include fresh groceries in over 1,000 US cities and towns. Produce, dairy, meat, seafood, baked goods and frozen foods are among the thousands of products which will be delivered by the grocery service. It is available to members for free on orders totaling at least $25. Customers who are not members are eligible for same-day delivery for a fee of $12.99. 'By introducing fresh groceries into our same-day delivery service, we're creating a quick-and-easy experience for customers,' said Doug Herrington, CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores. 'They can order milk alongside electronics; oranges, apples, and potatoes with a mystery novel; and frozen pizza at the same time as tools for their next home improvement project — and check out with one cart and have everything delivered to their doorstep within hours.' Raleigh, Milwaukee, Tampa and Columbus are among the new cities that Amazon is extending the service to. The company also plans to expand the service to at least 2,300 areas by the end of this year. The grocery addition comes in the midst of Amazon's plans to expand its same-day and next-day delivery to over 4,000 small cities, towns and rural communities in the US. The company added perishable groceries to its service last year in Phoenix, Arizona, and has gradually expanded to other areas since then. Over 200 million Americans use Prime to purchase items, spending over $100 billion on groceries and household goods alone in 2024. 'Overall, this expansion to offer same-day delivery of perishable groceries creates a one-stop shop for an array of customer needs,' said Telsey Advisory Group analysts. 'Importantly, we believe this is a strong move for Amazon, deepening relationships with and share of wallet among its Prime member customers, as well as positioning the company to compete better with other leaders in the grocery space, like Albertsons, Kroger, Target and Walmart.' The expansion is connected to the company's $4 billion investment to triple the size of its rural delivery network by next year. Retail expert Neil Saunders, of GlobalData, told the Daily Mail that he believes the new service will help the company expand its market share in food. 'As Amazon already has a lot of the logistical infrastructure in place, it should be able to grow profitably — which is something other online grocers have struggled to do. It almost certainly puts pressure on other players like Instacart,' he said. 'Although Walmart, while under some threat, has a huge advantage as it can fulfil from its extensive network of stores. Walmart also has deep pockets to compete with Amazon.' Retail expert Neil Saunders, of GlobalData, told the Daily Mail that he believes the new service will help the company expand its market share in food If Amazon's grocery delivery expansion goes smoothly, the company will look into entering other US cities in 2026. Amazon has made a variety of changes this year — with some resulting in backlash from customers. The company axed its Try Before You Buy Service in January — a 'total bummer' in the eyes of some Prime users. The company was also accused of raising prices on hundreds of everyday items, from Campbell's soup to Dove deodorant, despite promising to shield shoppers from tariff-driven inflation. A Wall Street Journal review of nearly 2,500 products found prices rose on about 1,200 items between January 20 and July 1. In contrast, big box rival Walmart lowered its prices on the same items by nearly two percent. The company also ditched its Freevee streaming service last month, transferring a host of TV shows to Prime Video following the discontinuation. Despite some backlash, the company's net sales increased by 13 percent in the second quarter of this year to $167.7 billion.
CBS News
5 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery to 1,000 cities
Amazon is expanding its same-day grocery delivery service to 1,000 cities and towns across the U.S., the company said Wednesday. It's also introducing thousands of perishable grocery items to its offerings, and will expand services to a total of 2,300 new locales by the end of 2025. The move positions Amazon as a strong competitor to Instacart and Walmart+, both of which offer same-day grocery delivery services. The new delivery offerings include options from the produce, dairy, meat, seafood, baked goods and frozen foods departments. Additionally, customers can have households goods, electronics, apparel and more, delivered on the same day that the orders are placed. The service is available to Amazon Prime members for free, for orders that total at least $25. Nonmembers are also eligible for same-day delivery, but for a $12.99 fee. According to the company, more than 150 million Americans rely on Amazon, where they've spent $100 billion on groceries and household goods in 2024 alone — which doesn't include sales from Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh. "Overall, this expansion to offer same-day delivery of perishable groceries creates a one-stop shop for an array of customer needs," Telsey Advisory Group analysts said in a research note. They added, "Importantly, we believe this is a strong move for Amazon, deepening relationships with and share of wallet among its Prime member customers, as well as positioning the company to compete better with other leaders in the grocery space, like Albertsons, Kroger, Target and Walmart." The expansion marks one of Amazon's largest since it launched its grocery delivery service, and is aimed at making grocery shopping even more convenient for the online retail giant's customers, the company said. "By introducing fresh groceries into our Same-Day Delivery service, we're creating a quick-and-easy experience for customers," Doug Herrington, CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores said in a statement. "They can order milk alongside electronics; oranges, apples, and potatoes with a mystery novel; and frozen pizza at the same time as tools for their next home improvement project—and check out with one cart and have everything delivered to their doorstep within hours." The service has proved so popular in existing cities that strawberries have knocked AirPods out of the top five best-selling products in regions where it's already available, Amazon said. Raleigh, North Carolina; Milwaukee; Tampa, Florida and Columbus, Ohio; are among the new cities that Amazon is extending bringing same-day delivery to. The same-day grocery delivery service is distinct from Amazon's existing grocery delivery offerings including Amazon Fresh and through Whole Foods Market and local purveyors, the company said. The company said it's able to deliver perishable and temperature-sensitive goods by using insulated bags and more to ensure groceries remain at necessary temperatures throughout the delivery process.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Amazon expands its perishable delivery service, putting pressure on traditional grocers
Amazon is now rolling out a service where its Prime members can order their blueberries and milk at the same time as basic items like batteries and T-shirts and get them within hours. The online juggernaut said Wednesday that customers in more than 1,000 cities and towns including Raleigh, North Carolina; Milwaukee; and Columbus, Ohio, now have access to fresh groceries with its free same-day delivery service on orders over $25 for Prime members, with plans to reach over 2,300 cities and towns by year-end. Amazon called the move "one of the most significant grocery expansions" for the online retailer as it introduces thousands of perishable items into its existing logistics network. The expansion is expected to put pressure on grocery delivery services offered by such rivals as Walmart, Kroger and Target, which all saw their shares take a hit in trading Wednesday. Amazon's shares rose 1%. Amazon said that if an order doesn't meet the minimum, members can still choose same-day delivery for a $2.99 fee. For customers without a Prime membership, the service is available with a $12.99 fee, regardless of order size. In the past, Prime subscribers' grocery orders were fulfilled through Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods Market. Prime members pay $14.99 monthly or $139 annually. Amazon launched its Prime membership in 2005, and it has become the gold standard for subscription services with a slew of perks including unlimited streaming with Prime Video and discounts at Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh. Walmart, which launched its membership program called Walmart + in 2020, has been racing to add more benefits. It costs $12.95 per month or $98 per year. Depending on members' location and availability, Walmart members can schedule same-day delivery for their groceries, including perishables. "We're continuously innovating to make grocery shopping simpler, faster, and more affordable for our customers, especially Prime members," said Doug Herrington, CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores, in a statement. "By introducing fresh groceries into our Same-Day Delivery service, we're creating a quick and easy experience for customers. " Herrington noted that customers can order milk alongside electronics; oranges, apples, and potatoes with a mystery novel; and frozen pizza at the same time as tools for their next home improvement project-and check out with one cart and have everything delivered to their doorstep within hours. The company first tested the service in Phoenix, last year, and then added Orlando, Florida and Kansas City, Missouri, earlier this year. Amazon noted that many of its customers were first-time Amazon grocery shoppers who now return to shop twice as often with the same-day deliver service compared to those who didn't purchase food. It also noted that based on early sales, strawberries now regularly knock AirPods out of the top five best sellers of all products sold, while bananas, Honeycrisp apples, limes, and avocados round out the top ten best-selling perishable grocery items in their same-day delivery carts. "It's a nice step forward," said Jason Goldberg, chief commerce strategy officer at Publicis Groupe, a global marketing and communications company. "It definitely makes them more competitive" in perishables. Goldberg noted that Amazon has struggled to succeed in fresh food and that shoppers have been confused ordering shelf stable items and perishables, and having them appear in different online shopping carts, including Amazon Fresh. He said this move will greatly improve the experience. Amazon said it generated over $100 billion in gross sales of groceries and household essentials last year not including sales from Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh. In June, Amazon said it was investing more than $4 billion to triple the size of its delivery network by 2026, with a focus on small towns and rural communities across the country. It also noted that it's using artificial intelligence to help it predict local customer preferences so it can stock popular items alongside items targeted for specific communities
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Amazon Announces Major Change For Groceries
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Amazon has announced that customers in more than 1,000 U.S. cities and towns will soon be able order perishable groceries, including produce, dairy, meat, seafood, baked goods and frozen foods, for same-day delivery. The delivery giant will make the deliveries through its existing Same-Day Delivery network, with plans to expand the offering to roughly 2,300 locations by the end of 2025. Why It Matters The move places Amazon in more direct competition with Walmart+ and Instacart by lowering friction for customers to buy fresh food alongside nonfood items in a single checkout. Lower order minimums and free same-day delivery for Prime members could also nudge consumers toward Amazon and pressure rival delivery margins. What To Know On August 13, Amazon enabled same-day delivery of perishable groceries in more than 1,000 U.S. cities and towns and said it planned to reach roughly 2,300 locations by year-end. The company had piloted the service in major cities across the U.S., including Phoenix, Orlando, and Kansas City. Prime members receive same-day grocery delivery free on orders over $25 in most cities, while Prime orders below that minimum incur a $2.99 fee; non‑Prime customers can use the service for a $12.99 per-order fee. Amazon said it had integrated perishable items into its temperature-controlled fulfillment network and used insulated, recyclable bags and a six-point quality check for items before delivery. FILE—The logo of e-commerce company Amazon is pictured on parcels in Manta, Northwestern Italy, on March 29, 2024. FILE—The logo of e-commerce company Amazon is pictured on parcels in Manta, Northwestern Italy, on March 29, 2024. Marco Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images "This marks one of the most significant grocery expansions for Amazon as the company introduces thousands of perishable food items into its existing logistics network that is already optimized for speed and efficiency," Amazon said in their statement. "Customers will have the option to order produce, dairy, meat, seafood, baked goods, and frozen foods, alongside the millions of items such as everyday household essentials, electronics, fashion, home and garden, and more already available for Same-Day Delivery." What People Are Saying Doug Herrington, CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores, said in a statement: "We're continuously innovating to make grocery shopping simpler, faster, and more affordable for our customers, especially Prime members. "By introducing fresh groceries into our Same-Day Delivery service, we're creating a quick and easy experience for customers. They can order milk alongside electronics; oranges, apples, and potatoes with a mystery novel; and frozen pizza at the same time as tools for their next home improvement project—and check out with one cart and have everything delivered to their doorstep within hours." What Happens Next Amazon planned to expand same-day perishables to roughly 2,300 cities by year-end and to continue building out its same-day logistics footprint, a move that could prompt faster delivery offers and pricing responses from Walmart+, Instacart and delivery platforms.
