Amazon launches online grocery delivery in Ƶ with Al-Othaim Markets

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Amazon customers in select regions of Ƶ will now have access to thousands of grocery and everyday products from Al-Othaim Markets. This marks a significant expansion of Amazon’s online grocery delivery services in the Kingdom. Initially available in Riyadh and Jeddah, the service offers customers thousands of new grocery and everyday household essential items, in addition to those already available through Amazon.sa.

This launch combines Al-Othaim Markets’ extensive retail network and competitive pricing with Amazon’s advanced delivery infrastructure, enabling same-day delivery of fresh groceries directly to customers’ homes. 

Abdo Chlala, country manager, Amazon Ƶ, said: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Al-Othaim Markets, a company that shares our dedication to putting customers first. This collaboration represents a significant step in our ongoing efforts to enhance Amazon’s grocery shopping experience in Ƶ. We’re excited to bring this new offering to our customers, starting in key cities, to provide more convenience, selection, and value than ever before.”

Muaffaq Mubarah, CEO of Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets, said: “Our collaboration with Amazon signifies a transformative step for the grocery sector in Ƶ. By integrating Al-Othaim Markets’ extensive range of quality products with Amazon’s logistics infrastructure already optimized for speed and efficiency, we are setting a new standard for grocery delivery services. This collaboration is not just about expanding our reach; but also enriching the shopping experience for customers, ensuring they receive the best in both product quality and delivery efficiency.”

Key benefits

  • Selection: Access to over 10,000 new products, including fresh produce, packaged groceries, household essentials, and more, in addition to the wide grocery selection available from Amazon.sa
  • Competitive pricing: Instant discounts, bi-weekly promotions, and multi-shop coupons.
  • Fast delivery: Same-day delivery across Riyadh and Jeddah. Prime members receive free delivery on orders above SR75 ($20). 
  • Trusted shopping experience: Amazon’s easy returns, refund policies, and 24/7 customer support. 

Cutting-edge logistics

Amazon utilizes temperature-controlled vehicles and AI-powered inventory management. This grocery-specific infrastructure allows for same-day delivery of perishables and maintains cold chain integrity from store to doorstep. The introduction of perishables for customers on Amazon.sa demonstrates Amazon’s commitment to revolutionizing online grocery shopping, offering customers unparalleled convenience and product quality.

Customers in Riyadh can shop Al-Othaim products directly from the “Fresh” header in the Amazon app.