Retail
January 25, 2018
Amazon Go is finally open to the public. Image credit: Amazon
By Danny Parisi
The long-awaited Amazon Go retail store has finally opened and there has been immense praise for its cashierless model, but is the concept one that can be emulated by luxury?
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