Amazon to Discontinue 'Try Before You Buy' Program by End of January
The decision comes as Amazon shifts focus to AI-driven tools and aims to streamline its shopping and returns processes.
- Amazon's 'Try Before You Buy' service, launched in 2018 as Prime Wardrobe, will end on January 31, 2025.
- The program allowed Prime members to try up to six clothing items at home for a week before deciding which to purchase.
- Amazon cited the program's limited scope and the growing adoption of AI-powered features such as virtual try-on and personalized size recommendations as reasons for its discontinuation.
- The move aligns with Amazon's broader efforts to reduce return rates and operational costs while improving customer experience through technology.
- Customers will still have access to free returns and the full Amazon Fashion selection but will need to pay for items upfront before trying them at home.