Why is Amazon launching an alternative to Whole Foods?

KA Karissalaughlin asked on 28 May 2020, 07:31
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Amazon will launch grocery store as alternative to Whole Foods. The company asured plans for a new store format when job openings were posted Monday. At an Amazon Go store in Manhattan. The store won't be using the company's Amazon Go technology this allows customers to check out with no waiting in line.
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Amazon will launch grocery store as alternative to Whole Foods. The company asured plans for a new store format when job openings were posted Monday. At an Amazon Go store in Manhattan. The store won't be using the company's Amazon Go technology this allows customers to check out with no waiting in line.
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Amazon is launching a new brand of grocery stores to effectively compete with established chains offering a lower price point. HEB, Safeway Kroger, Publix and others come to mind. This allows Amazon to maintain Whole Foods as a premium brand.

Grocery delivery is also growing rapidly with companies offering to shop and deliver within the hour. This is important due to refrigerated items such as ice cream and milk. Amazon wants to own a large piece of this market and this is a major reason for the launch of the new grocery brand

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