Grocery wars! Amazon expands food delivery to 1,000 cities in push to compete with Walmart
Amazon now offers same-day grocery delivery in 1,000 cities
- Amazon has significantly expanded its same-day grocery delivery service, now available in 1,000 US cities, with plans to reach 2,300 by the end of 2025.
- This strategic move aims to intensify competition with Walmart, which currently leads the U.S. online grocery market.
- The service is free for Amazon Prime members on orders over $25, with a small fee for smaller orders, and a flat fee for non-Prime customers.
- Amazon reported over $100 billion in gross sales from groceries and household essentials in 2024, excluding Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh.
- The company has been building its grocery presence for nearly two decades, including the launch of Amazon Fresh, opening physical stores, and acquiring Whole Foods.