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Amazon Shuts Down Prime Pantry Service

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Amazon has shut down its Prime Pantry delivery service, reports Bloomberg. The thousands of products that were previously available under the service have now been folded into the company’s main retail site, according to an Amazon spokeswoman.

The service was launched in 2014 as a way for customers to stock up on shelf-stable food, snacks, and cleaning products.

“As part of our commitment to delivering the best possible customer experience, we have decided to transfer the Amazon Pantry selection to the main Amazon.com store so customers can get everyday household products faster, without an extra subscription or purchase requirement,” the spokeswoman said in an email. Full Story

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