Here Comes the Full Amazonification of Whole Foods
The New York Times
A newly revamped store in Washington shows how thoroughly Amazon has woven itself into the grocery shopping experience.
“Would you like to sign in with your palm?”
That was the question a cheerful Amazon employee posed when greeting me last week at the opening of a Whole Foods Market in Washington’s Glover Park neighborhood. She blithely added, “You can also begin shopping by scanning the QR code in your Amazon app.”
“Let’s go for the palm,” I said.
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