Theo Wayt

It looks like Amazon has finally realized most people go to grocery and convenience stores to browse and shop—not to be wowed by technology. Case in point: Amazon is closing more of its futuristic cashierless convenience shops and launching mini Whole Foods stores that are comparatively low tech.

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It looks like Amazon has finally realized most people go to grocery and convenience stores to browse and shop—not to be wowed by technology.

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