US EditionAmazon taps Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel to lead grocery business
- Amazon appointed Whole Foods Market CEO Jason Buechel as Vice President for Worldwide Grocery Stores, following the departure of Tony Hoggett in October 2024.
- Buechel will oversee Amazon Fresh supermarkets, Go convenience stores, and grocery partnerships, aiming to simplify grocery shopping for customers.
- Under Buechel, Whole Foods has achieved record sales growth, and Amazon has further unified its grocery operations since 2022.
- Amazon's grocery business includes over 500 Whole Foods locations and about 60 Fresh grocery stores, with plans to enhance customer experience.
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Amazon Announces Jason Buechel as VP of Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores and CEO of Whole Foods Market
Worldwide Amazon Stores CEO Doug Herrington sent the following message to the company. ... Continue reading: Amazon Announces Jason Buechel as VP of Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores and CEO of Whole Foods Market.
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