Amazon expands SameDay Grocery Delivery to 2,300 locations by 2025

Amazon is broadening its SameDay Delivery program to include thousands of perishable grocery items in more than 1,000 cities, with plans to expand to at least 2,300 locations by the end of 2025. The move brings fresh produce, dairy, meat, seafood, baked goods, and frozen foods into the same-day grocery offering, while also allowing customers to add nonfood items to the same order and receive everything in a single delivery window. Prime members can receive free SameDay Delivery on orders over 25 in most cities, and non-Prime shoppers pay a 12.99 fee.

The expansion builds on Amazon’s existing grocery delivery network, which already includes its Amazon Fresh offerings and Whole Foods Market. The company said it relies on a temperature-controlled fulfillment network and recyclable insulated bags to maintain product quality for perishable orders, with several checks designed to ensure items meet freshness standards before delivery. The initiative is framed as a way to make grocery shopping quicker and more convenient by enabling customers to “order milk alongside electronics” and complete a single checkout for groceries and other household needs.

Amazon has been positioning the...