tech

Amazon testing cashier-free retail store in U.S.

7 Comments

The requested article has expired, and is no longer available. Any related articles, and user comments are shown below.

© 2016 AFP

©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.

7 Comments
Login to comment

You can loot any store, so that doesn't change. You can loot a vending machine or even an ATM. I'm sure they'll have a door, they obviously have a lot of security cameras and they do still need people (for now) to restock the shelves, answer questions, clean up, maintain the store, etc. The problem I can see is many geeks trying to beat (test) the system trying all sorts of switching, double taking, stacking, covering, blocking and even adding empty boxes or photocopies to the shelves to see what happens. Other problems is when you have multiple accounts, families and groups or people entering and handing products from one person to another, moving products to a different location, accidently knocking/dropping stuff from shelves and you're phone dying inside the shop.

0 ( +0 / -0 )

But what would happen to the greeters by the door

And what happens when ya step in without an Amazon account

1 ( +1 / -0 )

No $15 cashiers.

0 ( +1 / -1 )

There are self-checkout lanes in the local Walmart and Safeway. There's one helper who watches over around 6 to 8 checkout stations shared by a single line. Usually there's someone at the door in the Walmart checking off receipts for every customer, not just the self-checkout customers. A few weeks ago during busy hours I saw a guy walk straight down the middle without paying, with a pack of towels or baby wipes.

0 ( +1 / -1 )

There was Wal Mart in the US without cashiers a few years ago but I am not sure if that system still exists.After shopping they randomly checked a few customers.I was one of them and It was embarrassing.

0 ( +0 / -0 )

Login to leave a comment

Facebook users

Use your Facebook account to login or register with JapanToday. By doing so, you will also receive an email inviting you to receive our news alerts.

Facebook Connect

Login with your JapanToday account

User registration

Articles, Offers & Useful Resources

A mix of what's trending on our other sites