Amazon is phasing out itscheckout-less grocery storeswith Just Walk Out technology, first reported byThe InformationTuesday.
Just over half of Amazon Fresh stores are equipped with Just Walk Out.
The technology allows customers to skip checkout altogether by scanning a QR code when they enter the store.
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The cashiers were simply moved off-site, and they watched you as you shopped.
The layoffs will allegedly impact portions of Amazons identity and checkout teams.
These offer a more reliable solution than Just Walk Out.
Were rolling out Amazon Dash Cart, our smart-shopping carts, said an Amazon spokesperson to Gizmodo.
Amazon confirmed this feature is replacing its Just Walk Out technology in existing stores.
Just Walk Out was firstintroduced in 2016, presenting Amazons biggest and boldest innovation in grocery shopping.
The technology seemed incredible, but there were some stumbles.
The system of scanners and video cameras in each store is also incredibly expensive.
According to The Information,700 out of 1,000 Just Walk Out sales required human reviewers as of 2022.
This widely missed Amazons internal goals of reaching less than 50 reviews per 1,000 sales.
Amazon called this characterization inaccurate, and disputes how many purchases require reviews.
Amazon has also implemented Just Walk Out technology atseveral ballparksaround the country.
These locations will keep the technology going.
Amazon is trying to further break into the grocery space to grow into another billion-dollar market.
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