Are American Shoppers Ready For Walmart's 'Scan & Go' And Amazon Go?

Walmart took another shot at Amazon when it revealed its "Scan & Go" technology, which allows shoppers to pay for products in stores by scanning them on their smartphones. The service, which is currently being tested in some locations, directly competes with Amazon Go, a store without checkout lines. Walmart had rolled out its Scan & Go technology a few years ago, but it failed to catch on. However, new data from the 2017 Walker Sands Future of Retail Report suggests it could be more popular with consumers this time around. The annual report, based on responses from more than 1,600 U.S. consumers, found 60 percent of Americans are open to shopping in checkout-less stores.