Aug 19, 08:45 PM

Amazon Expands Same-Day Grocery Delivery to 1,000+ U.S. Cities with Plans to Reach 2,300; Bernstein Analyzes Market Amid Meituan Latin America Entry and DiDi Legal Battle

Amazon is significantly expanding its same-day grocery delivery service across the United States, leveraging its extensive logistics network to offer perishable grocery deliveries in over 1,000 cities and towns by the end of 2025, with plans to scale to 2,300 locations. This expansion integrates various Amazon grocery brands and subscription services into a more unified offering. Analysts from Bernstein and other financial firms have been closely examining the competitive landscape of e-grocery delivery, noting that Amazon's growth does not necessarily threaten all existing stocks in the sector. Meanwhile, in Latin America, Chinese food delivery giant Meituan is entering the market, aiming to capitalize on the region's growing online food delivery sector, which is projected to increase from $23.7 billion in 2024 to $36.7 billion by 2030. In Brazil, a legal dispute has emerged between DiDi Global, a Chinese ride-hailing company with a Brazilian subsidiary, and its Chinese rival Keeta, with DiDi suing for trademark infringement and unfair competition in a Sao Paulo court. Additionally, DiDi has introduced a service in China that allows intoxicated drivers to be safely driven home in their own vehicles by professional chauffeurs, enhancing road safety.