Sep 26, 2018 - Technology

Amazon to open general store in New York with spotlight on popular products

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A portion of the sign advertising Amazon Go outside the grocery store's location in Seattle. Amazon announced it will be opening a general merchandise store in New York City. Photo: David Ryder/Getty Images

Amazon announced it will open a general store in New York City that will sell toys, household goods and some of its other top-selling products, Reuters reports.

Why it matters: The e-commerce giant already accounts for nearly 50% of the e-commerce market, with a recent survey showing the reality of Amazon's untouchable advantage against other retail companies. Now, the company is continuing its push to satisfy customers with physical locations.

The details: The store, which will be called "Amazon 4-star," will use data on New York customers to help inform what products it carries and will only stock its shelves with items that received 4-star reviews or higher on the site.

Like in Amazon's bookstores, two prices will be listed for each item, with Prime members able to pay the lower, online prices in store.
Customers will also be able to test a number of Amazon's devices, including those that work with Alexa.

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Amazon to open general store in New York with spotlight on popular products

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