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Groceries, takeaway, electronics and clothing will be available to Australians from Amazon's expanded online offering from the end of next year.

 

A wide range of products will be able to be sourced from its website, including Amazon Fresh, its online grocery delivery service, according to a Fairfax Media report.

 

The e-commerce giant will also launch an Australian version of its Prime Now program, which provides fast shipping to members.

 

Despite recent publicity around its 'Amazon Go' concept convenience store that has no checkouts, Amazon has yet to commit to bricks and mortar grocery stores in Australia, according to the article.

 

An Amazon executive said it will build physical grocery stores and launch Amazon Go only after Amazon has become more established in the country and analysis determines the market will support physical stores.

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