Dollar General Tests Employee-Free Stores Amid Retail Innovation Wave
Dollar General shares ROSE 2.5% Wednesday as reports surfaced of the discount chain testing cashierless stores in Texas. The model requires customers to scan payment cards before entry, with computer vision tracking purchases for automatic checkout—a concept reminiscent of Amazon's shelved Just Walk Out technology.
While unconfirmed, the MOVE signals retailers' growing appetite for automation solutions. Amazon's 2020 experiment with similar technology faced operational hurdles, yet Dollar General's potential adoption suggests refinements may be underway. The market's positive reaction underscores investor confidence in retail tech innovation.