![]() But it is the least negative of the options they have," Copic said. They’re excited to try this new shopping experience. It's possible the company is making adjustments to its business model and technology before opening new locations. That includes anticipating a possible recession in 2023, with the benefits of waiting to open until an economic recovery.Ĭopic also says Amazon is struggling with its real estate footprint around the world, including its grocery division. San Diego State University professor Miro Copic, an expert on the grocery industry, says the Poway location is one of several around the country that Amazon has built without opening, jokingly referring to them as "zombie stores." He speculates that Amazon is currently pausing expanding its grocery operations while it weighs several factors. When reached by ABC 10News, Amazon declined to answer questions or confirm if or when the store would open. The community can put something else there that could be useful to the people.” We can’t do anything," said Ashley Yuhas. ![]() “What the heck? We have this thing we’d like to use and it’s useless. But while everyone ABC 10News spoke with said they were excited to try out the high-tech concept, in which scanners connected to the Amazon app track what's in a customer's shopping cart and bill automatically, avoiding the need for check-out lines, they all said they are tired of waiting and wondering when the store will open. The signage was installed in April, including designated parking spots for touchless grocery pick-up and corrals for the carts. “It’s been a big disappointment," said Alexis Vu. ![]() “I’m just dying of curiosity," said Rey Cano. ![]() But while it appeared the store was just about ready to open in the spring, its doors have remained closed, leaving residents in the Poway neighborhood flummoxed. (KGTV) - The first Amazon Fresh grocery store location in San Diego County has been in the works for years.
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