All Amazon Fresh grocery stores are being closed nationwide. As a result, six locations in the Philadelphia area will be affected. The decision was announced Tuesday morning by Amazon.

At the same time, approximately 15,000 layoffs have been reported. Consequently, uncertainty has been created across the company’s retail operations. However, local employee impacts have not been disclosed.

Several Philadelphia-area Amazon Fresh stores had been opened only recently. Notably, the Northern Liberties location debuted in August at 555 Spring Garden Street. Meanwhile, other regional sites had remained unfinished for years.

Nationwide, 58 Amazon Fresh locations have been listed on the company’s website. However, some shuttered stores are expected to be converted into Whole Foods locations. As a result, continued investment in the Whole Foods brand has been confirmed.

In fact, more than 100 additional Whole Foods stores are planned in the coming years. Therefore, the company’s grocery strategy is being realigned.

Previously, the Amazon Fresh model was paused in 2023 for reevaluation. As a result, several Philadelphia-area projects remained on hold. However, many of those sites were later opened in 2024.

The Bensalem store was opened in August 2024. Shortly after, the Langhorne location was launched. Then, the Willow Grove store was opened that November.

Following these openings, strong grocery sales growth was recorded in 2025. Regional sales increased by 17.5 percent to more than $655 million. Consequently, positive performance was achieved despite strategic shifts.

Still, the Amazon Fresh format is now being phased out. Ultimately, Amazon’s grocery future is being anchored by Whole Foods expansion.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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