Amazon’s updated grocery delivery program has some strings attached


by Engadget

Engadget— After asserting itself as an overshadowing presence in retail, Amazon is still experimenting with ways to leave a similar mark in groceries. The company’s latest tweak to its service lowers the minimum price for free grocery deliveries to $35. However, most customers using the service will also need to pay a $10 monthly subscription in addition to having a Prime membership ($15 monthly or $139 annually). To participate, you must live in one of the 3,500 supported cities and towns in the US....

KLFY—Amazon debuts grocery delivery program for Prime members, SNAP recipients. For about $10 a month, Prime members will have access to unlimited grocery delivery for orders over $35 from Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh and various local grocery retailers on Amazon.com.

WWLP.com—Amazon debuts grocery delivery program for Prime members, SNAP recipients. Amazon unveiled its new grocery delivery program, which is open to Prime members and recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Tech Times—Amazon Revamps Grocery Delivery Program, Unveiling New Terms & Expanded Reach. This program promises unlimited grocery deliveries from various sources, including Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods, and various local and specialty partners.