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Amazon to place new grocery orders on a waiting list as it struggles to cope up with the rising demand

Amazon to place new grocery orders on a waiting list as it struggles to cope up with the rising demand
Wajeeh Khan
Apr 13, 2020, 11:03 AM
  • Amazon says new online grocery orders will go on a waiting list from Monday.
  • The online retailer reassures that it is committed to expanding its capacity.
  • Amazon has so far reported COVID-19 cases at 50 of its fulfilment centres.

In a statement on Sunday, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) announced that new online orders from grocery customers will now be placed on a waiting list as the company prioritizes the existing orders. The online retail giant also said that it will cut shopping hours at a few of its Whole Foods stores as well.