Amazon expands ultra-fast deliveries in UK and adds same-day fruit and veg
Summary
Amazon is growing its fast delivery service in the UK by adding fresh fruit and vegetables to same-day deliveries. The company is expanding ultra-fast delivery to more cities and offering grocery delivery as a free option for Amazon Prime members.Key Facts
- Amazon is expanding its Amazon Now delivery service, which delivers within 30 minutes, to Manchester and Birmingham in 2024.
- Same-day delivery service will also reach Ipswich and Coventry this year.
- London shoppers can add fresh groceries like fruit, vegetables, meat, and dairy to same-day deliveries.
- This grocery delivery option is free for Amazon Prime members on orders over £20; non-members pay £5.99 per delivery.
- Amazon closed its standalone Amazon Fresh stores in the UK and is focusing more on online grocery sales and its Whole Foods business.
- The company plans to invest £40 billion in the UK from 2025 over three years.
- Amazon is working with UK grocery chains like Morrisons, Iceland, Co-op, and Gopuff to expand fresh grocery delivery options.
- Amazon’s Darlington fulfillment center is testing drone deliveries as part of its Prime Air service.
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