Amazon Plans 229,000-Sq-Ft Chicago Superstore as Mini-Warehouse

Amazon is advancing plans for a 229,000-square-foot superstore in a Chicago suburb designed to double as a micro-fulfillment center. This follows the closure of earlier Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh locations this year. The hybrid format aims to accelerate same-day delivery, lower logistics costs, and increase conversion rates while competing with Walmart's smaller 179,000-square-foot stores. Supporting data shows Amazon Now orders rising 25% month over month internationally and Prime members tripling shopping frequency after adoption.