Amazon announces launch of same-day grocery delivery service from FoodMaxx stores in California

Amazon is offering same-day grocery delivery from select FoodMaxx locations serving customers in Central and Northern California.

Customers in Bakersfield, Hayward, Sacramento, San Jose, and Turlock can now place grocery orders online.

Amazon is also expanding its existing grocery delivery service with Save Mart to three additional stores in Auburn, Bakersfield, and Chico, and with Lucky Supermarkets to four additional locations in Foster City, Hollister, Napa, and Oakley.

“FoodMaxx shares in our goal to offer tremendous price, selection, and convenience to grocery shoppers, so we’re thrilled to be able to provide fast delivery from Amazon to FoodMaxx customers throughout California,” says Christian Seitel, Head of US Grocery Partnerships at Amazon.

“We work with more than 20 grocery and specialty retailers globally to meet the needs of a broad range of customers and shoppers, and it’s through retailers like FoodMaxx that we’re able expand our grocery offering and deliver items from beloved neighbourhood brands like FoodMaxx to price conscious shoppers looking for the utmost value. We look forward to further building our relationship with them and the rest of The Save Mart Companies stores.”

For greater savings on FoodMaxx, Save Mart and Lucky grocery delivery from Amazon, Prime members can also sign up for a monthly ($9.99) or annual ($99.99) subscription which offers unlimited grocery delivery on orders over $35 across Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, and a variety of local grocery and specialty retailers.

“We’re excited to expand our Amazon partnership to our FoodMaxx banner, allowing shoppers to gain access to exceptional quality fresh and local produce, meat and seafood, all at low prices shoppers need now more than ever,” says Tamara Pattison, Chief Digital Officer at The Save Mart Companies.

“We see this expansion as part of our continued commitment to providing shoppers with the most convenient way to shop our stores each and every day.”

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Grocery delivery is a key focus area for the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards, which are now closed for entries.

The awards, sponsored by Scala, CADS, 3D Cloud, Brightpearl by Sage’s Lightning 50, Business France, and Retail Technology Show 2025, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Key 2024 dates

Friday, 25th October: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 29th October: 2024 shortlist revealed

30th October-6th November: Judging days

Thursday, 21st November: Winners announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, to be held at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London.