Amazon Fresh Expands in Ballard, Seattle

New Amazon Fresh Store Opening Soon

Amazon Fresh is expanding its presence in Seattle with a new store opening in Ballard. The store will be located at 951 NW Ballard Way and is expected to open in April 2024. This will be the tenth Amazon Fresh store in the Seattle area, joining locations in Ballard, Bellevue, Capitol Hill, Downtown Seattle, First Hill, Lake City, Mill Creek, Queen Anne, and University District.

Amazon Fresh Pickup Location Closing

In other Amazon Fresh news, the Amazon Fresh Pickup location at 5100 15th Ave NW in Ballard is closing soon. The store is scheduled to close on January 15, 2023. This closure is part of a broader move by Amazon to pull back on brick-and-mortar operations. Amazon has closed several other Fresh Pickup locations in recent months, including stores in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City.

Amazon Fresh Automated Checkout Technology

The new Amazon Fresh store in Ballard will feature Amazon's automated checkout technology, which allows customers to skip the checkout line by scanning their items with the Amazon app and paying with their Amazon account. This technology has been installed in other Amazon Fresh stores in the Seattle area, and it has been well-received by customers. The automated checkout technology makes it quick and easy to shop for groceries, and it helps to reduce wait times at the checkout line.

Conclusion

The opening of the new Amazon Fresh store in Ballard is a sign of the continued growth of the Amazon Fresh brand. Amazon Fresh is a convenient and affordable way to shop for groceries, and its automated checkout technology makes it even easier. With the closure of the Amazon Fresh Pickup location in Ballard, customers will need to visit the new store or another Amazon Fresh location to get their groceries.