Amazon has recently made a change to their plan for the use of Just Walk Out technology in their Fresh stores. Customers have shown great appreciation for this technology during quick shopping trips where they can avoid standing in line to pay or scanning items at self-checkout. In fact, the response to Just Walk Out in small format stores has been so positive that Amazon plans to launch more small format third-party stores with this technology in 2024 than ever before.
For larger grocery stores where customers are making bigger weekly trips and buying more items, Amazon Dash Cart is preferred. This smart shopping cart uses the same computer vision technology as Just Walk Out and allows customers to skip the checkout line, providing a convenient shopping experience. Dash Cart also includes features like maps and navigation, personalized shopping experiences, and real-time tracking of savings and spending.
Amazon is expanding Dash Cart to all Amazon Fresh stores and third-party grocers to offer this convenient shopping experience to more customers. They believe that Just Walk Out technology will be the future of shopping in curated selection stores where customers can quickly grab the items they need and leave.
The success of Just Walk Out technology is evident in the over 18 million items sold in these stores and the presence of over 140 third-party locations with this technology around the world. These locations include travel retailers, sports stadiums, entertainment venues, conference centers, theme parks, convenience stores, hospitals, and college campuses. The momentum for Just Walk Out stores is expected to continue growing due to its convenience for customers and benefits for businesses such as increased sales, reduced theft, and return on investment.