Amazon abandons cashier-less checkout system, 'Just Walk Out' technology in US grocery stores

Amazon is removing its cashier-less checkout, also known as its "Just Walk Out" technology, from its Fresh grocery store locations across the United States the company announced Wednesday.When the system launched in Cerritos, California in 2021, it offered an ambitious take on retail strategy and grocery shopping. The system involves several cameras and sensors throughout the store that monitor which items shoppers take in order to automatically charge them when they leave.

SUGGESTED: California's $20 minimum wage for fast food workers starts MondayThe company announced that it will cease use of the cashier-less checkout system in existing Fresh storefronts across the country, and it will not include the technology in the new Fresh locations set to open this year. Instead, customers can check out at Amazon Fresh grocery stores using "Dash Carts" – a scan-as-you-go technology that allows users to keep a running total as they shop.

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