Amazon Is Closing Its Physical Amazon Go And Amazon Fresh Stores

Amazon Go stores closing as the retail giant pivots from physical stores to delivery and Whole Foods expansion.
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Amazon Is Closing Its Physical Amazon Go And Amazon Fresh Stores
Amazon Go Stores Closing: Why Cashierless Tech Failed Amazon is shuttering all its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh convenience stores nationwide, ending a bold but ultimately unprofitable experiment in cashierless retail. The closures, announced January 27, 2026, will not affect grocery delivery services or Whole Foods Market locations. Instead, Amazon will redirect resources toward expanding same-day delivery infrastructure and opening more than 100 new Whole Foods stores over the next three years—signaling a strategic retreat from branded brick-and-mortar retail toward models with proven customer loyalty and stronger unit economics. Credit: Amazon The Promise of Frictionless Shopping When Amazon Go debuted in Seattle in 2018, it felt like science fiction made real. Shoppers simply walked in, grabbed items, and exited without waiting in line. Behind the scenes, an intricate network of ceiling-mounted cameras, weight sensors on shelves, and AI-powered computer vision tracked every movement. Th…