Even Brick and Mortar Retail is Being Automated

While we have mostly focused on e-commerce in this blog, here is a story that points to the continuing trend towards automation, even in brick and mortar stores. Walmart is testing technology that scans shelves to constantly update inventory. Although the promotional video repeatedly emphasizes the new roles for workers, it is hard to not imagine this will translate to less workers on site. That will be having both labor implications and space implications for already struggling retail locations.