Amazon Fresh to open first Philadelphia location

Amazon Fresh is opening a location in Northern Liberties on Aug. 14, a spokesperson tells Axios.

Why it matters: It’s the retail giant’s first grocery store in Philly proper and comes after years of delays.

1 techy thing: The stores are known for using Amazon’s Dash Cart, which is basically a self-checkout register on wheels.

  • The smart shopping cart is equipped with a scanner, screen and scale that allows users to bag while shopping and skip the checkout line.

Worth noting: You won’t need an Amazon Prime membership to shop there…

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