Amazon Consolidates Grocery Operations Under Whole Foods Brand While Expanding Fast Delivery
Amazon will close some Go and Fresh stores to convert them into Whole Foods Markets while expanding same-day delivery. The firm aims to open 100 new stores.
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Amazon.com Inc. announced on January 27, 2026, that it would close some Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical locations to convert them into Whole Foods supermarket stores and expand same-day delivery service to more US 
UScities. This strategic shift reflects the effort of Amazon.com Inc.to consolidate its grocery operations and compete more effectively with Walmart Inc. , Kroger Co. , and Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) .
UScities. This strategic shift reflects the effort of Amazon.com Inc.to consolidate its grocery operations and compete more effectively with Walmart Inc. , Kroger Co. , and Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) .
