Source: Axios
“Amazon announced Tuesday it is closing its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go physical stores and shifting resources toward Whole Foods Market expansion and faster grocery delivery. The move underscores Amazon’s ongoing effort to refine its grocery strategy — even as the business now generates more than $150 billion in annual sales. Amazon confirmed to Axios that 57 Amazon Fresh stores and 15 Amazon Go stores are closing, with most locations set to shutter Feb. 1. California stores will remain open longer due to state requirements. Amazon said it plans to convert some locations into Whole Foods Market stores, while also opening new stores and testing smaller formats.” (01/27/26)