in an ongoing search for alternative store formats, Amazon has established Whole Foods Market Daily Shops.  Stores will range between 7,000 and 12,000 square feet and will be located in urban areas to provide fast and convenient service. Offerings will emphasize prepared meals, snacks and fresh produce.

Christina Minardi, Executive Vice President for Growth and Development for Whole Foods Market and Amazon stated, “We are excited to introduce a new way for our customers to quickly pick up their Whole Foods Market favorites making the early morning or after-work grocery trips more efficient and enjoyable”.