Retailers race against Amazon to automate stores

At Amazon Go, the internet retailer’s experimental convenience shop in downtown Seattle, sensors and artificial intelligence have replaced cashiers. Soon, more technology-driven businesses like Amazon Go may be coming to shoppers.

Companies are testing robots that help keep shelves stocked. It has the makings of a global race to automate stores – and prevent Amazon from dominating the physical retail world like it does in e-commerce.

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