In this Fast Five Short, we explore why Whole Foods has opted out of using Amazon’s Just Walkout technology in its new Daily Shops, and what that means for the future of grocery store innovation. We discuss the challenges of integrating rigid tech in flexible retail environments and how alternatives like smart carts and Scan & Go are gaining traction. Key moments include:
0:04 - Whole Foods announces its decision not to use Just Walk Out technology
0:22 - Amazon executive explains the inflexibility of Amazon’s tech
1:02 - Is this the end of Just Walk Out tech in grocery?
2:02 - Comparison to Amazon Go and Daily Shop expectations
3:10 - Challenges in selling the tech to other grocers
3:54 - Amazon’s grocery strategy confusion during recent presentations
4:29 - Why flexible tech solutions like smart carts are winning
For the full episode, sponsored by the the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0O2k1chOTM&t=501s
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