Amazon to Open Supermarkets Without Cashiers

The video discusses Amazon Go's cashier-less technology, its initial rollout in Seattle, and expansion plans. It addresses investor concerns about profitability and outlines future plans for national rollout and licensing the technology to other retailers. The effectiveness of the technology in preventing theft is examined, along with labor concerns regarding the impact on cashier jobs.

What was a major concern analysts had about the Amazon Go model?

• Poor store locations

• Lack of customer interest

• Limited product variety

• High cost of technology implementation

What new types of facilities is Amazon planning to open as part of their expansion?

• Supermarket-sized facilities

• Drive-thru stores

• Mobile vending units

• Online-only stores

Which industry was Amazon reportedly in talks with for implementing Go-like solutions?

• Airlines

• Automobile dealerships

• Movie theaters

• Fast food chains

How does Amazon address concerns about potential job losses due to cashier-less stores?

• By offering retraining programs

• By hiring more security personnel

• By stating stores are not fully unmanned

• By reducing store hours

What is Amazon's approach to handling theft in their Go stores?

• Installing more cameras

• Implementing RFID tags

• Forgiving untracked thefts

• Hiring undercover security