Amazon launches grocery delivery from Whole Foods in Ohio

Amazon is now delivery groceries from Whole Foods in some cities, including West Chester and Cincinnati.

Amazon and Whole Foods Market today announced the introduction of free two-hour delivery of natural and organic products from Whole Foods Market through Prime Now, with plans to expand across the U.S. in 2018.

Customers can enter their zip code on the Prime Now website or app to see if they are in the delivery area, a Whole Foods spokeswoman told this news organization. Residents living in zip codes near West Chester can order food online and get it delivered to their doors.

The Dayton area Whole Foods, located at 1050 Miamisburg Centerville Road, is not delivering currently.

Prime customers in neighborhoods of Austin, Cincinnati, Dallas and Virginia Beach can shop through Prime Now for items including fresh produce, meat and seafood, everyday staples and other locally sourced items from Whole Foods Market.

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Select alcohol is also available for delivery to customers. Prime members receive two-hour delivery for free and ultra-fast delivery within one hour for $7.99 on orders of $35 or more.

“We’re happy to bring our customers the convenience of free two-hour delivery through Prime Now and access to thousands of natural and organic groceries and locally sourced favorites,” said John Mackey, Whole Foods Market co-founder and CEO.

Delivery from Whole Foods Market through Prime Now is available daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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