Amazon Expands Same-Day Grocery Delivery to Compete with Walmart and Instacart
ReutersSeptember 5, 20252 min5,622 views
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- π¦ Amazon is expanding its fast-delivery option for Prime members to include perishable groceries like fruit, milk, and frozen dinners.
- π― This move is a direct effort to compete with grocery delivery services offered by Walmart and Instacart.
Service Expansion and Availability
- π The enhanced service is currently available in over 1,000 US cities, with plans to expand to 2,300 cities by year-end.
- π° Prime members receive this benefit for free on orders over $25, matching the minimum for free delivery offered by Walmart Plus.
- ποΈ Amazon is also investing $4 billion to bring same-day and next-day delivery to over 4,000 rural US communities.
Competitive Landscape and Market Impact
- π Amazon's stock saw a rise, while Walmart experienced a slip and Instacart plunged following the announcement.
- π‘ An analyst suggests Amazon's lower minimum order directly threatens Instacart's appeal for quick, one-off purchases.
- π Walmart has also been focusing on faster delivery, reporting a significant increase in deliveries under three hours.
- π Previously, Prime subscribers' grocery orders were fulfilled through Amazon Fresh or Whole Foods; now, additional orders will use same-day delivery logistics locations.
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