Amazon Ditches Just Walk Out Cashier-less Tech from U.S. Grocery Stores, Bets on Smart Carts Instead

Amazon is removing "Just Walk Out" cashier-less technology from its U.S. Amazon Fresh stores, though it will remain in the UK.

"Just Walk Out" failed to spread widely to Amazon's Whole Foods stores or the broader industry as originally envisioned.

Amazon is now betting on smart shopping carts with built-in scanners and screens to change grocery shopping.

Rolling out cashier-less technology proved overly expensive and complex for entire grocery stores.

It remains difficult to introduce new tech in grocery stores given the variety of products and customer resistance.