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Amazon will shutter Fresh and Go stores, converting some locations into Whole Foods, signaling a consolidation of its grocery formats.
Whole Foods and delivery will be the focus of its grocery business in 2026, guiding investment and expansion decisions.
The company plans to close roughly 60 Fresh stores and about 15 Go locations as part of its restructuring strategy.

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Navitas Organics recalls specific 8-ounce Organic Chia Seeds nationwide amid potential contamination concerns.
The recall followed a supplier alert and covers products sold at Whole Foods and online retailers like Amazon.
Consumers are urged to discard the recalled chia seeds or return them for a refund.
The lots affected include W31025283 and several others, with best-by dates from late April to late May 2027.
FDA notes no illnesses or adverse health events have been reported in connection with the recall.
The recall does not affect other Navitas Organics products at this time.
Navitas Organics initiated the recall as a precautionary measure after supplier notification.
The items were sold nationwide in stores and online, including Whole Foods and Amazon.
Chia seeds are sold in 8-ounce stand-up pouches with UPC 858847000284.
FDA describes Salmonella as a serious infection risk, especially for vulnerable groups.

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Amazon will shut down its branded Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores to focus on delivery and third-party use of its cashierless tech.
The company will expand same-day grocery delivery and grow the Whole Foods Market footprint.
Amazon plans to offer its cashierless technology to third parties, such as stadium concession stands.
Amazon expects growth in Whole Foods stores, continuing its acquisition strategy since 2017.
The move aligns with a broader shift away from branded physical stores toward grocery delivery and smaller formats.
The closures were announced on January 27, 2026, as part of the Disrupt 2026 period of Amazon strategy updates.
Amazon states the changes are due to not achieving the right economic model for large-scale store expansion.
Amazon’s physical store closures are part of a broader reduction of brick-and-mortar presence.
The report notes past closures in 2024 due to lease cost economics.
TechCrunch positioned the news within its coverage of Disrupt 2026 events.

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