Summary
Amazon announced it is closing all Amazon Fresh supermarkets and Amazon Go convenience stores in the United States to focus on expanding its Whole Foods Market locations and enhancing same-day delivery services. Affected stores will close by early February 2026, with some U.S. locations remaining operational for a short period to meet local requirements.
Key Facts
- Amazon will close 57 Amazon Fresh stores and 15 Amazon Go stores in the U.S.
- Some closed locations will convert to Whole Foods Market stores.
- The closures are part of Amazon's plan to prioritize higher-growth areas.
- Amazon plans to open over 100 new Whole Foods stores in addition to its current locations.
- The company is boosting investments in same-day delivery of fresh groceries.
- Amazon's grocery delivery service now covers over 5,000 U.S. cities and towns.
- "Just Walk Out" cashierless technology used in Go stores will continue to expand in other settings.
- Amazon is planning to develop new retail store concepts and formats.
