Amazon Grocery Store Coming to Schaumburg

Amazon representatives confirmed Tuesday that the retail giant will be the operator of the nearly 43,000-square-foot grocery store opening in the former Babies R Us space in Schaumburg.

Amazon said the new store will not be part of its checkout-free Amazon Go line but rather will feature a traditional checkout experience.

The store's approval by the village last August included a special-use permit for a restaurant, allowing it to include an 862-square-foot seating area where customers can consume their purchases on-site.

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Will be interesting to see the similarities and differences with Whole Foods.

Here are some early reports of Amazon's grocery stores:

Amazon to open all-new grocery stores separate from Whole Foods

A First Peek Inside Amazon’s New Grocery Store Concept in Los Angeles

The shoplifting aspect of their mini-stores is a significant part of the appeal. As literally a "grab-and-go" experience as possible. Not sure what a conventional retail store adds to the mix, especially since their product selection isn't unique and, thus far, their prepared foods are a disappointment.