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Amazon Launches Same-Day Perishable Grocery Delivery to 1,000+ U.S. Cities

Amazon is using AI-driven stocking with a $4 billion network build-out to extend same-day perishables service to 2,300 cities by year-end.

Una tienda de comestibles Whole Foods Market en Harlem, en la ciudad de Nueva York el 3 de marzo de 2023. (AP Foto/Ted Shaffrey)
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Overview

  • Amazon activated same-day perishables delivery for Prime members on August 13 in over 1,000 U.S. cities, providing free service on orders above $25.
  • Prime subscribers with orders under $25 face a $2.99 delivery fee while non-Prime customers pay $12.99 per same-day grocery order.
  • Perishable items will ship from Amazon’s repurposed same-day fulfillment centers instead of Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods Market.
  • The company is deploying AI-based demand forecasting to stock local delivery centers with community-specific fresh items.
  • The expansion is expected to intensify competition with Walmart+, Kroger and Target in the fast-delivery grocery market.