Amazon announces plans for new grocery stores in locations including San Francisco, Los Angeles

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Amazon to open new grocery stores in LA, SF
Amazon is looking to open a dozen new grocery stores. The first will open in Los Angeles this year, with other cities, including San Francisco, to follow.

SEATTLE (KGO) -- Amazon is planning another challenge to the grocery industry.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the company is preparing to open dozens of new grocery stores.

The stores will have separate branding from Whole Foods -- which is owned by Amazon.

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The first store will open in Los Angeles later this year.

Other locations, including San Francisco, will happen at a later date.

The stores will reportedly have a wider selection than Whole Foods and offer online shopping and delivery.

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