Amazon is eliminating its fee for grocery delivery in the United States as competition heats up in the rapidly expanding food delivery business.
Before today, Amazon charged Prime members a $14.99 monthly subscription fee for its Amazon Fresh online grocery delivery service. Two-hour Whole Foods deliveries were free for many Prime customers through Amazon's Prime Now delivery app.Starting Tuesday, grocery delivery from Amazon Fresh is free for Prime members who have previously used the grocery-delivery service.
New customers can order some items on Prime Now for a fee.Amazon bought Whole Foods two years ago for $13.7 billion.The company said in a press release that grocery delivery is one of its"fastest growing businesses." Amazon maintains several grocery shopping options, including Prime Now delivery, Whole Foods, and 20 Amazon Go stores. It is also developing a new chain of grocery stores.But the $14.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Amazon makes grocery delivery service free for U.S. Prime membersAmazon.com Inc said on Tuesday it would make its grocery delivery service free f...
Read more »
Amazon is making two-hour grocery delivery free for all Prime membersThat means Prime members, who pay $119 per year in the U.S. for free shipping and other benefits, like Prime Video and Music, will now also be able to get grocery products ranging from fresh meats and veggies to snacks delivered for free.
Read more »
Amazon unveils free grocery delivery, but only some Prime members will get it - Business InsiderAmazon announced Tuesday that it is removing the $14.99 monthly fee on its Amazon Fresh grocery delivery service.
Read more »
Amazon eliminating the $14.99 fee for grocery delivery to Prime membersAmazon.com Inc. announced Tuesday that it is eliminating the $14.99-per-month fee for grocery delivery, making delivery from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods...
Read more »
India is stumbling because of its prime minister’s failure to curb his darker sideNarendra Modi needs to show more of his reformist character and less of the Hindu nationalist, says Max Rodenbeck
Read more »
Students defy prime minister to join Iraq protestsIraqi security forces on Monday fired tear gas at school and university students...
Read more »