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takyon [soylentnews.org] writes:

Amazon is reportedly planning a new, low-cost grocery chain [engadget.com]

Amazon is reportedly planning to open dozens of grocery stores in major US cities, which will be under different branding from its Whole Foods chain [engadget.com]. The first location may open in Los Angeles before the end of this year, while it's signed leases for at least two other stores, according to [wsj.com] Wall Street Journal sources.

[...] Amazon already has a grocery delivery service [engadget.com], and the reported chain would expand its retail footprint beyond Whole Foods, 4-Star stores [engadget.com] and self-service Amazon Go outlets [engadget.com]. It's not clear whether the planned stores will also be cashierless, though the report suggests they'll have a strong focus on customer service and pick-up options.

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