Amazon.com Inc’s AMZN second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, features two community banana stands, offering free bananas to employees and the public, Business Insider reports.
A Unique Concept: The banana stands are a concept devised by Amazon’s founder and former CEO, Jeff Bezos. The idea was to provide a free, healthy snack that didn’t require heavy packaging. An added advantage of bananas is that they don’t need washing before consumption.
Expansion of the Banana Stands: Amazon opened its first banana stand outside its Seattle headquarters in 2015. Since then, the company has expanded the concept to other locations, including Bellevue, Nashville, and Tokyo. In total, Amazon operates seven banana stands, distributing thousands of bananas each week.
Community Impact: The banana stands are open to everyone, including non-employees, children, and even dogs. The concept has been well-received, with one patron stating that the free bananas have become their daily breakfast. The idea has even inspired imitators, with business advocates in DC’s NoMa neighborhood setting up their own banana stand in 2018 to promote the area’s bid for Amazon’s second headquarters.
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