World's first Black-owned autonomous grocery store opens near Atlanta

Nourish Bloom opened in January, introducing a high-tech experience that aims to make grocery shopping as simple as possible. We're all familiar with the traditional way of buying items at a grocery store where you check out with a cashier. The store's owners say it's the world's first Black-owned autonomous grocery store. "No one likes waiting in line, fumbling for their payment," said co-founder Jilea Hemmings. Jilea Hemmings and her husband Jamie opened Nourish Bloom in January, introducing a high-tech experience that aims to make grocery shopping as simple as possible.