Amazon Fresh Closure Plan Covers 72 Fresh and Go Locations Nationwide

Amazon announced Tuesday that it would close its Amazon-branded physical grocery stores nationwide, as reported on November 15, 2026, including East Pasadena, where The store at 3425 East Colorado Boulevard is among 72 Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go locations nationwide that will close. At Metaintro, we track layoffs, store closures and return-to-office mandates in our layoffs tracker.

Which Stores Are Closing?

The closure announcement encompasses both grocery formats, with a companywide decision to shut down all of its Amazon-branded physical grocery stores. For workers considering grocery retail opportunities, that makes this a nationwide store-network announcement rather than an isolated local closure.

East Pasadena is part of that network. Its location is identified in the report as The store at 3425 East Colorado Boulevard. The local closure therefore sits within the broader decision affecting both Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go, rather than a separate decision about that shopping center alone.

The store also has an established local history: The store opened September 15, 2022, drawing lines of eager shoppers and a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Councilmember Gene Masuda and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger. That opening brought the grocery format into the district before the company’s decision to leave its branded physical grocery business.

When Will The Stores Close?

The timetable differs by location. According to the closure report, Most stores will shut their doors February 1, while California stores will remain open longer to comply with the state’s requirement that employers provide 60 days’ advance notice before mass layoffs or closures.

For employees, the distinction between a nationwide announcement and a location-specific timetable matters when organizing a job search. A closure announcement is a reason to gather written employment information, review personal documents and prepare applications. The practical preparation can begin before a worker has completed every conversation about their own employment arrangements.

The California timing reflects a notice requirement, with the report explaining that will remain open longer to comply with the state’s requirement applies to these locations. Workers can use written notices and direct employment communications to organize their own transition calendar, including application deadlines, interviews and questions about their final work arrangements.

Why Is Amazon Closing Its Stores?

Amazon’s explanation centers on the business model. The company said the company had not found a sustainable model for expansion, despite encouraging signs from its stores.

Its stated assessment was: “We haven’t yet created a truly distinctive customer experience with the right economic model needed for large-scale expansion,” according to the report’s quotation from the announcement. That explanation describes the economics and customer experience of the format, rather than the performance of individual employees.

The decision also changes the physical footprint of the branded grocery operation. The report describes the end of Amazon’s six-year experiment with Amazon-branded physical grocery stores, which began in 2020 with the first Amazon Fresh in Woodland Hills. For job seekers, the relevant distinction is between experience gained in the stores and the company’s decision about continuing the store format.

What Support And Business Changes Come Next?

On employment support, The company said it will help affected employees find other positions within Amazon. Workers assessing an internal move can prepare questions about the role, work location, schedule and application process before comparing it with outside opportunities.

Some properties have another potential use under the announced plan: Some closed locations will be converted to Whole Foods Market stores, Amazon said. The business transition therefore includes both closures and conversions, alongside a different direction for the grocery brands.

The online brand continues, with Amazon saying it will continue operating Amazon Fresh as an online grocery delivery service in more than 5,000 U.S. cities. Separately, the company plans to open more than 100 new Whole Foods locations over the next several years.

Has Amazon Fresh Cut Jobs Before?

Earlier coverage published on January 28, 2026, documented a state notification: Amazon will lay off approximately 400 workers in Washington state as part of its decision to close all Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores across the country, according to a notice filed with the state Employment Security Department on Wednesday.

That earlier filing described separations occurring at 11 facilities across the Seattle area, including locations in Seattle, Bellevue, Mill Creek, and Puyallup. The positions included retail store associates, food production associates, loss prevention specialists, and store managers.

The earlier employment arrangements also included internal transfers: Employees who accept internal transfers before their separation date will not be laid off. Those details belong to the earlier Washington filing.

What Should Affected Workers Do Next?

• Save employment documents. Keep copies of written notices, pay records and benefit information in a personal folder. Use your own contact details for job-search correspondence.

• Clarify your options. Ask for written information about available employment arrangements and application procedures. Compare duties, schedules and commuting requirements before deciding.

• Update your resume. Describe your customer service, inventory, food handling or supervisory experience accurately. Use examples from your own work without sharing confidential information.

• Review your budget. List essential expenses and payment deadlines. Check your benefit paperwork and ask the relevant administrator how employment changes affect coverage.

• Prepare for interviews. Practice explaining your experience and the work you want next. Gather references with permission and keep their preferred contact information accessible.

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People Also Asked

Q: How Many Stores Are Closing?

A: The nationwide figure is stated as 72 Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go locations nationwide that will close.

Q: Will California Stores Stay Open Longer?

A: Yes. The announcement’s timetable says the stores will remain open longer to comply with the state’s requirement for advance notice.

Q: Will Amazon Fresh Continue Online?

A: Yes. Amazon says it will continue operating Amazon Fresh as an online grocery delivery service in more than 5,000 U.S. cities.

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