More on the recent Amazon announcement on their grocery delivery subscription:
Amazon has launched a new unlimited grocery delivery subscription service for Prime members and SNAP recipients in the U.S. 1 2 3 4 5:- Prime members can get unlimited grocery deliveries for orders over $35 from Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, and various local grocery and specialty retailers on Amazon.com for $9.99 per month. 1 2 3 4 5
- SNAP recipients can access the same service for $4.99 per month, without needing a Prime membership. 3 5
- The subscription includes features like one-hour delivery windows at no extra cost, unlimited 30-minute pickup on any size order, and priority access to recurring weekly grocery delivery reservations. 2 3 4
- Amazon piloted this program in Columbus, Denver, and Sacramento in late 2023, and is now expanding it nationwide to over 3,500 cities and towns. 3 4
- In addition to Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh, the service includes deliveries from local and specialty retailers like Cardenas Markets, Save Mart, Bartell Drugs, Rite Aid, Pet Food Express, and Mission Wine & Spirits. 1 2 3 4
Amazon has not provided details on the specific warehouse distribution backend for this new grocery delivery service. However, it likely leverages Amazon's existing logistics network and infrastructure, including Whole Foods stores, Amazon Fresh facilities, and partnerships with local retailers. 1 2 3 4 5 |
