Since Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods in 2017, Prime members have been offered a slew of shopping benefits, but here are four you probably didn’t know about.
There has rarely been a corporate acquisition as strange on the surface as Amazon’s 2017 purchase of Whole Foods. What did an online retailer primarily known for shipping books and goods at bargain bin prices have to gain from buying a grocery chain known for exorbitant prices and high-end health food? In fact, rather than transforming Whole Foods into a series of homogenized Amazon stores, the Seattle tech giant kept intact the upscale, crunchy vibe of its new, brick-and-mortar serfdom, even adding 3,000 local brands to Whole Foods stores as of 2022. That’s not to say nothing changed at Whole Foods. In fact, the biggest change was that the grocery chain added a slew of benefits for Amazon Prime subscribers.
Many people view Whole Foods as an upscale, expensive place to shop for groceries. To be fair, the Amazon-owned chain does charge more for certain items than do many of its competitors. But for those who take advantages of all the perks offered by an Amazon Prime subscription, Whole Foods can be rather affordable. However, even those who are both regular Whole Foods customers and Prime subscribers, might not be taking full advantage of everything the membership has to offer. So, here are all the Amazon Prime benefits you can use to maximize your savings at Whole Foods.Unlimited grocery delivery
One of the ways Amazon has integrated Whole Foods into its larger business is by integrating it with its preexisting logistics infrastructure to offer quick grocery delivery. Prime subscribers are able to pay an additional $10 each month to unlock unlimited grocery delivery from Whole Foods Market. In addition to the extra fee, the only other caveat is that orders must total $35 or more. This also applies to deliveries from Amazon Fresh, the other grocery option available through Amazon. Subscribers also get access to priority deliveries and recurring reservations.
The grocery subscription for Prime members comes with a few additional perks aside from grocery delivery. Those who sign up are also able to take advantage of 30-minute grocery pickups from both Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh. These slots were once a full hour, but are now more efficient. Unlike delivery, 30-minute, in-person pickups have no order minimum.
