Amazon(US:AMZN) 智通财经网·2025-09-24 02:17Group 1 - Amazon plans to close all Amazon Fresh stores in the UK and convert some into Whole Foods due to the lack of widespread acceptance of the contactless shopping concept post-pandemic [1] - The first Amazon Fresh store opened in the UK in 2021 but failed to gain sufficient momentum to effectively challenge major supermarket chains like Tesco and Sainsbury [1] Group 2 - Amazon is accelerating its grocery delivery business and aims to invest and innovate to expand online delivery options, including partnerships with other online delivery companies [2] - By early 2026, Amazon plans to more than double the number of UK Prime members with three or more online grocery options, capitalizing on the growing enthusiasm for online shopping among UK consumers [2] - According to PwC, the UK is projected to have 25% of consumers choosing to buy groceries online by 2030, making it the third-largest online grocery market by sales [2]