Recently, the Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon is planning to introduce convenience stores and curb side pick-up locations for its grocery business. The company is looking to build physical stores which will stock perishable items such as milk and meat. Additionally, customers will be able to use their smartphones or in-store flat screen displays to order other non-perishable items in the store to be delivered on the same day. Providing an option to consumers to pick their fresh grocery items conveniently appears to be the key driver behind this initiative. Amazon is competing with Walmart in this space which is already innovating to make grocery shopping more convenient. Walmart is reportedly developing self-driving carts which can help customers pick up items from stores, saving the hassle of walking around crowded long alleys.

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