Amazon closing scores of shops in retail strategy shift

Amazon is closing some of its brick-and-mortar bookstores and popups as it refocusses on its grocery stores and retail outlets that utilise its auto-checkout tech. REUTERS/File Photo

E-commerce titan Amazon on Wednesday confirmed plans to close its bricks-and-mortar bookstores and pop-up shops in order to focus on the Whole Foods grocery chain and retail outlets featuring its latest auto-checkout technology.

According to a spokesperson, the company will shutter its Amazon 4-star, Books, and Pop Up stores.