Amazon Fresh Announces Second Chicago-area Grocery Store Opening

Hope Foods, one of the nation’s leading plant-based dips and spreads brands found in more than 6,200 stores nationwide, including Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Safeway has now expanded distribution to include delivery by Amazon Fresh. Additionally, Hope Foods hummus and guacamole flavors have also received a new look. …

The 80/20 organic and 100% grass-fed burger patties, available in 4-packs, are now accessible nationwide through Amazon Fresh and Verde’s leading retail partners. Alongside this nationwide debut, Verde introduces innovative packaging designed for both convenience and freshness. Each patty is vacuum-sealed and perforated, ensuring easy opening, mess-free handling and storing. This innovative design not only optimizes shelf space but also extends the patties’ freshness, offering consumers a longer shelf life compared to traditional packaging methods. …

The company said it’s restructuring the in-store staffing and operations model at its Amazon Fresh stores in the U.S., and as a result is eliminating its “zone lead” role. Zone leads are lower-level management positions, with responsibilities including oversight of specific store departments and assisting with training new employees. …