A popular and often unknown niche for online sellers is non-perishable food products. Several members of my Facebook group discuss selling food items on Amazon using the FBA program. Now, Amazon is testing a new service that may really make this niche explode.
Amazon has created a new service called Amazon Tote. It’s a weekly grocery delivery service – and it’s free. You don’t have to pay any fees, order certain amounts, or subscribe to anything. Your purchases through Amazon Tote will be delivered for free in a reusable tote bag (large items are delivered as is, and are covered in bad weather). Amazon will make deliveries as often as 2 times per week. You will be assigned a delivery day(s) based on your zip code. Because this is a new program, only certain zip codes are eligible (98004, 98005, 98006, 98007, 98008, 98033, 98039, 98040, 98052, 98102, 98103, 98105, 98107, 98109, 98112, 98115, 98117, 98119, 98125, 98133, 98199).
There are several reasons that people chose to purchase their groceries online. Saving time is a big incentive. Because ordering online keeps you from having to go to the store, stand in line, search for exactly what you want, etc., it can be a great choice for busy people.
Ordering groceries online can save money as well. It may seem more expensive, but ordering online allows you to buy in bulk (which is almost always cheaper), plus you avoid the risk of impulse buys. Some online merchants will even accept coupons and run sales.
Buying groceries online is also much more convenient for people who live in a large city and rely only on public transportation. Ordering online lets you avoid lugging heavy bags through subways and crowds. Plus, you don’t have to climb stairs weighted down with bags.
The elderly and those with physical limitations can also greatly benefit from ordering groceries online (mothers of young children can too!). Plus, being a one car family is gaining in popularity (both for economic and eco friendly reasons). Ordering online means you have one less errand to fit into your schedule (which is especially helpful when you’re using one car for a large family).
As people’s lives become busier and busier, they’re looking for ways to save time and money and reduce stress. Ordering groceries online might be the next big thing for those looking to simplify their lives. Because of that, food products may be an excellent niche for online sellers.
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