Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go to open second location on Tuesday
A second Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go location will open on Tuesday in the New York Times building in Midtown, Amazon.com Inc. announced. The first Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go opened in November, also in New York City. The shops allows customers to order ahead for a Starbucks order and incorporates Amazon's Just Walk Out technology that bypasses a traditional checkout line. Food options include salads and sandwiches. Dominique Ansel, Ess-a-Bagel and Genji Sushi items will also be available. Starbucks shares are down 33.4% for the year to date. Amazon, which is hosting its two-day Prime Day event, also starting Tuesday, is down 33% for the period.
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