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In the past, I have betrayed a certain lack of fondness for the Amazon Fresh concept. I admit that this is an entirely subjective response based on my visits to the Bloomingdale, IL, location.

Amazon’s success has been a double-edged sword for the online giant, as the company has faced scathing criticism over the years.

Amazon is building its internal distribution capabilities, leasing a 1.1-million-square-foot distribution center in Orlando for shelf-stable, refrigerated, and frozen foods. Industry watchers say this shows its commitment to the grocery category and foreshadows more expansion for Amazon Fresh.

Technology is driving many retailers’ strategies to position themselves for the grocery industry of the future—from cashierless to drones to driverless trucks—and Amazon has been a technology-forward company from the beginning.

When it comes to Amazon and its segue into the grocery industry, there’s plenty of good, a few instances of bad, and an occasional bit of ugly.

Amazon has more than two dozen small-format convenience stores in a handful of cities.

Amazon’s initial foray for its own branded grocery, Amazon Fresh, was an online-only venture. To expand further, it needed credibility.

Expert consensus is that many consumers will continue to shop online for groceries in the long term.

Some grocers were ahead of the curve when it comes to ecommerce, though few were ready for the scale of what would soon be needed.