"Amazon is shutting down all 19 of its Amazon Fresh grocery stores in the UK, putting around 250 jobs at risk as the company pivots towards online sales and expands its Whole Foods brand. The US retail giant confirmed it has launched a consultation process with employees, warning that while some staff may be redeployed elsewhere in the business, many roles are likely to be affected. Amazon Fresh first launched in 2021 with its "just walk out" technology, which allowed shoppers to leave stores without visiting a till."
"Of the 19 stores, five are earmarked for conversion into Whole Foods outlets, bringing the organic-focused chain to 12 sites nationwide by the end of next year. Two additional Whole Foods locations are also planned. As part of the overhaul, Amazon plans to double the number of Prime members with access to at least three of its grocery options. It will also launch fresh groceries, including dairy, meat and seafood, on Amazon.co.uk from next year."
Amazon is closing all 19 Amazon Fresh grocery stores in the UK and has begun a consultation that puts around 250 jobs at risk. Some staff may be redeployed, but many roles are expected to be affected. Amazon Fresh launched in 2021 using "just walk out" technology with app entry and automated billing tracked by cameras and sensors, but growth slowed as demand waned after the pandemic. Five Fresh stores will convert to Whole Foods, increasing the chain to 12 sites by the end of next year with two more planned. Amazon will expand online fresh groceries and widen Prime members' grocery access.
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