Amazon has opened a new check-out free store in Seattle the latest salvo in Amazon’s quest for retail dominance.<br /><br /> Amazon Go has no cashiers, no queues and no credit cards. <br /><br /> The company says all you need is the Amazon Go app to enter the store and then you are ready to shop ‘till you drop.<br /><br /> #AmazonGo will change brick and mortar #retail https://t.co/tracCM7RZp amazon via WSJ #IoT MT JordanOlivero1 pic.twitter.com/yXIMVTXFJS— Tamara McCleary (TamaraMcCleary) December 6, 2016<br /><br /> The pilot scheme in Amazon’s home town is currently open to Amazon staff only with plans to go public in 2017.<br /><br /> Amazon Go could revolutionize the retail industry—but for now it’s just hype https://t.co/8f3iWEFhAy pic.twitter.com/KOeXDKBnzg— Forbes (@Forbes) December 6, 2016<br /><br /> If the current test is succesful the company plans to open 2,000 outlets.<br /><br /> Apart from groceries such as bread and milk, one can also pick up ready-to-eat-meals prepared on-site.<br /><br /> The new “Just Walk Out Shopping” will impact on job numbers, 850,000 cashiers work in grocery stores across the US today.<br />
