Amazon could be seeking competitive edge in low-income areas through SNAP pilot

E-commerce giant Amazon is one of seven retailers entering a pilot program allowing some food stamp users to order groceries online. The first states to participate with Amazon starting this summer are New York, New Jersey and Maryland, though other states are working with different participating companies. Last year, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provided food assistance to about 44 million low-income Americans. What’s the business incentive for Amazon to do this?

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