Amazon Shuts Down Cashierless Convenience Stores in 3 Major Markets
Amazon has announced that it is shutting down its cashierless convenience stores in three major markets. The stores, which were located in Seattle, San Francisco, and Chicago, allowed customers to enter the store, grab what they needed, and leave without having to wait in line or interact with a cashier.
The stores, which were part of Amazon's "Go" brand, used a combination of cameras, sensors, and artificial intelligence to track what customers were taking off the shelves. Customers were then charged for their purchases through their Amazon accounts.
The stores were seen as a way for Amazon to expand its retail presence and test out new technologies. However, the company has decided to close the stores due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amazon said in a statement that it was "making the difficult decision to close our Amazon Go locations in Seattle, San Francisco, and Chicago." The company added that it was "grateful to the many customers who visited and provided valuable feedback."
The closure of the stores is a setback for Amazon, which had been hoping to expand the concept to other cities. It is unclear if the company will try to revive the concept in the future.
Amazon's cashierless stores were seen as a way to make shopping more convenient for customers. However, the pandemic has caused many people to stay home and shop online, making the stores less necessary.
It remains to be seen if Amazon will try to revive the concept in the future. For now, the company is focusing on its online retail business, which has seen a surge in demand due to the pandemic.
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