Amazon Fresh Stores Close Across California

California’s Amazon Fresh locations ceased operations on Friday, March 13, 2026, according to an Amazon spokesperson as reported by ABC10. This closure affects all 22 Amazon Fresh stores within the state, including those in Roseville, Elk Grove, and Citrus Heights.

Reason for Closure and State Law

The decision to close the California stores comes after a broader announcement on February 1, 2026, regarding the closure of most Amazon Fresh locations nationwide as detailed by MSN. However, California locations were granted a longer operational period due to a state law requiring grocery stores to remain open for 45 days following a public closure announcement.

Future of Closed Locations

Amazon has indicated that some of the shuttered stores will be converted into Whole Foods Market locations according to a company blog post. The fate of the remaining locations remains unclear.

Poway Store Closure

The Amazon Fresh store in Poway, San Diego County, too closed on March 13, 2026, just over a year after opening on November 4, 2024, following a two-year delay as reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune. This store was the only Amazon Fresh location in San Diego County.

Broader Company Restructuring

The closures of Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores are part of a larger corporate restructuring by Amazon, which includes plans to eliminate approximately 16,000 jobs nationwide and focus on automation and artificial intelligence according to the Moorpark Acorn. Amazon reported having over $150 billion in gross sales and more than 150 million grocery customers annually.

Moorpark Store Impact

The Amazon Fresh store in Moorpark, which opened in February 2022, closed by March 13, 2026, resulting in approximately 139 job losses as reported by the Moorpark Acorn. Affected employees were offered severance pay, continued health benefits, and transition services.