US EditionAmazon Plans First Big-Box Grocery Store Near Chicago
The 228,000-square-foot Amazon store will blend grocery and general merchandise with on-site e-commerce services, aiming to compete with Walmart and Target, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Orland Park village officials approved Amazon.com Inc.'s plan for a 228,000-square-foot mega store near Chicago offering groceries and general merchandise.
- The move follows a Business Insider report a month ago that Amazon is developing a `rush` pickup service, reflecting efforts to expand physical retail and rival Walmart and Target.
- The proposed site sits on 35 acres at the southwest corner of 159th Street and LaGrange Road, replacing the vacant Petey's II restaurant, with plans for a retail-first building and limited warehouse component.
- The commission's approval sends the plan to a full village board vote scheduled for Jan. 19, while residents raised concerns about traffic impacts along the Orland Park commercial corridor.
- After closing all 68 of its earlier stores, Amazon leverages its $13.7 billion Whole Foods Market acquisition to explore a larger big-box retail model.
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Amazon plans first big-box grocery store near Chicago
Amazon plans to open their first box store near Chicago. Business Insider reported Orland Park, Illinois officials voted to approve the mega store on Tuesday. According to the city, the plan will redevelop approximately 35 acres with a building more than 225,000 square feet. The store will offer groceries, prepared foods and other services. “This is a prime location, and we are encouraged to see it being considered for full commercial redevelopm…
Amazon Proposes First Big-Box Retail Store In Orland Park - Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT)
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has proposed opening a large-format retail store in Orland Park, Illinois. Check out the current price of AMZN stock here. Amazon, one of the world’s top five retailers, is considering the development of a commercial retail site at the former Petey’s II restaurant location. The proposed site, situated at the southwest corner of 159th Street and LaGrange Road, would cover approximately 35 acres. Amazon Ramps Up ...Full story…
Amazon is planning a Super Amazon-mart store near Chicago
Amazon could be taking another, even bigger swing at physical stores, this time with a Walmart-like supercenter. On Tuesday, the Orland Park Plan Commission in the Chicago suburb Orland Park, Illinois voted 6-1 to approve Amazon's proposal to develop 35 acres of land for a 229,000-square foot retail center, as reported by The Information. The development would include a brick-and-mortar supercenter selling groceries, general merchandise, and pre…
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