Amazon is taking over vacant storefronts and other small properties in the Valley to boost its 30-minute grocery delivery operations.
In Phoenix, the company has filed liquor license applications under the name “Prime Now/Amazon Fresh” for two addresses: at 1945 E. Indian School Road, and at 1746 W. Fillmore Street, with other city documents confirming the properties would be used for Amazon’s grocery delivery service and enable it to sell alcohol.
The retail giant also applied for liquor licenses at two locations in Scottsdale: a 12,000-square-foot space at 16087 N. 80th St. and another at 1302 N. Scottsdale Road…