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Amazon.com to Close All of Its Amazon Fresh UK Stores

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Posted on September 23, 2025

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Last updated: January 21, 2026

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Amazon will close all 19 Amazon Fresh UK stores, converting five to Whole Foods, and focus on expanding online grocery delivery.

Amazon.com to close all of its Amazon Fresh UK stores

LONDON (Reuters) -Amazon.com said it planned to close all of its 19 Amazon Fresh UK convenience grocery stores, of which five would be converted to its Whole Foods Markets brand, less than five years after it entered the market.

Amazon Fresh pioneered "walk out" technology in Britain, enabling customers to skip the checkout line when they picked up groceries, including its own "by Amazon" brand.

It said on Tuesday it had taken the difficult decision to propose closing the stores after evaluating the business and the substantial growth opportunities in online delivery.

It said it was seeing strong demand for household essentials and groceries from its Amazon.co.uk store, Amazon Fresh online, Whole Foods Market and its online delivery partnerships with Morrisons, Co-op, Iceland and Gopuff.

Next year it said it planned to introduce perishable groceries alongside everyday essentials and other products on Amazon.co.uk with same-day delivery.

In addition to expanding online grocery, it said it would convert five Amazon Fresh locations to Whole Foods Market, the U.S. chain it bought in 2017.

(Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by Sarah Young)

Key Takeaways

•Amazon plans to close all 19 Amazon Fresh UK stores.
•Five stores will convert to Whole Foods Market.
•Amazon focuses on online grocery delivery growth.
•Amazon Fresh pioneered 'walk out' technology in the UK.
•Amazon will introduce perishable groceries online next year.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amazon.com to close all of its Amazon Fresh UK stores

1Why is Amazon closing its Fresh stores in the UK?

Amazon has decided to close all 19 Amazon Fresh UK stores after evaluating the business and recognizing substantial growth opportunities in online delivery.

2What technology did Amazon Fresh introduce in the UK?

Amazon Fresh pioneered 'walk out' technology in Britain, allowing customers to skip the checkout line when picking up groceries.

3What will happen to some of the Amazon Fresh locations?

Five of the Amazon Fresh locations will be converted to Whole Foods Market, the U.S. chain that Amazon acquired in 2017.

4What are Amazon's plans for online grocery delivery?

Next year, Amazon plans to introduce perishable groceries alongside everyday essentials on Amazon.co.uk with same-day delivery.

5How is Amazon performing in the grocery market?

Amazon is seeing strong demand for household essentials and groceries through its Amazon.co.uk store, Amazon Fresh online, and partnerships with other retailers.

Amazon.com to close all of its Amazon Fresh UK stores

Amazon Fresh pioneered "walk out" technology in Britain, enabling customers to skip the checkout line when they picked up groceries, including its own "by Amazon" brand.

It said on Tuesday it had taken the difficult decision to propose closing the stores after evaluating the business and the substantial growth opportunities in online delivery.

Next year it said it planned to introduce perishable groceries alongside everyday essentials and other products on Amazon.co.uk with same-day delivery.

In addition to expanding online grocery, it said it would convert five Amazon Fresh locations to Whole Foods Market, the U.S. chain it bought in 2017.

(Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by Sarah Young)

Frequently Asked Questions

1Why is Amazon closing its Fresh stores in the UK?

Amazon has decided to close all 19 Amazon Fresh UK stores after evaluating the business and recognizing substantial growth opportunities in online delivery.

2What technology did Amazon Fresh introduce in the UK?

Amazon Fresh pioneered 'walk out' technology in Britain, allowing customers to skip the checkout line when picking up groceries.

3What will happen to some of the Amazon Fresh locations?

Five of the Amazon Fresh locations will be converted to Whole Foods Market, the U.S. chain that Amazon acquired in 2017.

4What are Amazon's plans for online grocery delivery?

Next year, Amazon plans to introduce perishable groceries alongside everyday essentials on Amazon.co.uk with same-day delivery.

5How is Amazon performing in the grocery market?

Amazon is seeing strong demand for household essentials and groceries through its Amazon.co.uk store, Amazon Fresh online, and partnerships with other retailers.