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Starbucks Opens Store With Amazon Go Starbucks Opens Store With Amazon Go
Starbucks Opens Store With Amazon Go Starbucks has partnered with Amazon Go to create a new store in New York. The Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go store opened on Thursday, Nov. 18, in New York City, at 59th Street between Park & Lexington Avenues, the company announced. The company said the store features the full Starbucks menu and food and beverages in the Amazon Go market.  The Starbucks Pickup store primarily accepts orders placed through the company's app.  Starbucks said customers can place their order for the new store through the app, and a digital screen at the store will show them the status of …

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by Nicole Valinote
News
7-Eleven Is Testing Stores Without Cashiers In Select Markets 7-Eleven Is Testing Stores Without Cashiers In Select Markets
7-Eleven Is Testing Stores Without Cashiers In Select Markets An app may be replacing traditional cashiers at some 7-Eleven locations across the country. The retail giant announced it is testing out stores that will not require cashiers in an effort to improve speed and convenience for customers. The pilot program began in Irving, Texas, though 7-Eleven is expected to roll it out to more stores throughout the year.  The new program piggybacks on the company’s Scan & Pay mobile app, which debuted in New York City. "More people are on the go and looking for faster, easier ways to shop than ever before. 7-Eleven continues to redefine convenie…

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by Zak Failla
Business
First Amazon Go Store Debuts In New York City First Amazon Go Store Debuts In New York City
First Amazon Go Store Debuts In New York City The future has come to New York, as Amazon Go opened its first store to accept cash in Manhattan - the first to accept cash in the country. The 1,300-square-foot store opened its doors on Tuesday across the street from One World Trade Center on the second level of the Brookfield Place Mall. Amazon launched its first Amazon Go store last year, a checkout-free grocery store that opened its flagship store in Seattle in 2018 after experimenting with physical retail locations for several years. According to Amazon, the company “created the world’s most advanced shopping technology so you never…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Retailers Can't Refuse To Accept Cash Under New CT Measure Retailers Can't Refuse To Accept Cash Under New CT Measure
Retailers Can't Refuse To Accept Cash Under New CT Measure Cash will remain king in Connecticut, as lawmakers opted to prohibit cashless retailers from setting up shop in the state. Committee members of the General Assembly approved legislation that will prohibit businesses such as Amazon Go from refusing cash for payment. The bill was passed, following in the footsteps of several other states nationwide who are encouraging consumers to use cash. The bill, which was introduced by Rep. Holly Cheeseman, overwhelmingly passed last month by a 15 to 1 vote. Fairfield County Rep. David Rutigliano was the lone dissenter, arguing that such measures should …

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by Zak Failla
Business
First Amazon Go, Checkout-Free 'Store Of Future,' Opens First Amazon Go, Checkout-Free 'Store Of Future,' Opens
First Amazon Go, Checkout-Free 'Store Of Future,' Opens Amazon may be once again changing the way tristate residents -- and American -- get their shopping done. Amazon launched its first Amazon Go store this week, a checkout-free grocery store that opened its flagship store in Seattle on Monday after experimenting with physical retail locations for several years. According to Amazon, the company “created the world’s most advanced shopping technology so you never have to wait in line.” The inaugural store is 1,800-square feet and in Amazon's main headquarters. “Our checkout-free shopping experience is made possible by the same types of technolog…

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by Zak Failla