Coronavirus Prompts Amazon to Convert More Whole Foods Locations to Online Delivery Only

Amazon is converting more of its Whole Foods locations to online delivery only to keep up with the increased demand for groceries while mitigating the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

Amazon Said to be Eyeing Further Fairway Supermarket Locations in N.Y. Area

Amazon is once again on the prowl for stores owned by bankrupt grocer Fairway Market, the New York Post reported having learned.

Amazon Has Quietly Started a Free Delivery Service for Restaurants Housed in its Buildings

May 11, 2020 Eater Seattle

Some downtown Seattle restaurants have an unexpected option for third-party delivery. Amazon is quietly running an ad hoc free restaurant delivery service using drivers and vehicles that are no longer shuttling its corporate employees around during the stay-at-home order.

OTG to Use Amazon’s Just Walk Out Technology to Bring Checkout-free Shopping to Airports

March 13, 2020 OTG

OTG, the hospitality group that is transforming the airport experience for millions of travelers every year, today announced that it will use Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology in select CIBO Express Gourmet Markets, with the first store set to open next week.

Amazon Warns of Delays After Stampede of Virus-Spooked Shoppers

March 4, 2020 Spencer Soper, Bloomberg

Amazon.com Inc.’s Prime Now and Amazon Fresh delivery services have been overwhelmed by demand, a sign that virus-spooked shoppers are turning to the world’s largest online retailer to avoid going to brick-and-mortar stores.