News Summary
Amazon has announced the closure of four Amazon Fresh grocery stores in Southern California, including locations in Mission Viejo, Whittier, La Habra, and La Verne. The closures are expected by mid-November and are a result of performance assessments of these stores. Despite the closures, Amazon continues to operate 19 Fresh stores in the region and has opened new locations recently, creating over 600 jobs. Customers will still have access to shopping options through Amazon’s online services.
Mission Viejo, California
Amazon has announced the closure of four of its Amazon Fresh grocery stores in Southern California, with shutdowns expected to take place by mid-November 2025. The affected locations include stores in Mission Viejo, La Habra, La Verne, and Whittier.
Locations of Closure
The specific addresses of the closures are:
- 26940 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo
- 15225 Whittier Blvd., Whittier
- 2229 Foothill Blvd., La Verne
- 1610 W. Imperial Highway, La Habra
Reason for Closures
An Amazon spokesperson indicated that the decision to close these stores was based on an assessment of their performance, noting that “certain locations work better than others.” While the company has not provided specific numbers, it is working with employees affected by the closures to assist them in finding new roles within Amazon.
Impact on Amazon’s Grocery Operations
Following the closure of these four stores, Amazon will continue to operate 19 Fresh locations in Southern California. Earlier this year, the company closed four other Fresh locations across the United States in regions such as Washington, Virginia, New York, and a suburb of Los Angeles. Additionally, Amazon is shutting down 14 Fresh stores in the United Kingdom and converting five into Whole Foods Market locations.
Growth and Employment
Despite the area closures, Amazon has also opened two new Fresh stores in LA County and a total of six since October 2024, creating over 600 jobs in the process. Amazon operates more than 600 physical stores under the Whole Foods Market and Amazon brand nationwide as part of its grocery division. This division has reported that sales of everyday essentials have grown nearly twice as fast as other categories in the U.S. during the first half of 2025.
Alternative Shopping Options
Customers in the communities experiencing store closures will still have the option to shop online through Amazon’s Same-Day Delivery, Amazon Fresh, and Whole Foods Market services. The spokesperson further mentioned that Amazon will continue evaluating its portfolio of stores to make decisions regarding optimization, which may include opening, relocating, or downsizing existing outlets.
Expansion of Services
In August, Amazon expanded its same-day delivery of fresh groceries to over 1,000 additional locations in the U.S. This is part of the company’s broader strategy to adapt its grocery business in response to challenges such as rising interest rates and inflation. Amazon Fresh stores have been designed to provide affordable mass-market grocery items while utilizing checkout-free shopping technology.
Introduction of New Product Line
Additionally, Amazon has launched a new private label grocery brand called “Amazon Grocery,” aimed at serving budget-conscious shoppers. Overall, Amazon caters to approximately 150 million customers in the U.S., providing millions of grocery and everyday essential items online and through its network of physical stores.
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- OC Register: Amazon Fresh Closing 4 Grocery Stores
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Grocery Store
- CNBC: Amazon Shuts 4 Fresh Stores in Southern California
- Google News: Amazon Fresh closures
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