: Starbucks and Amazon Go collaborate for the launch of a New York City store

Located in Midtown Manhattan, the location also features wider tables and USB ports for those who will stick around, along with the full Starbucks menu and additional food items from the Amazon Go lineup.

“Our goal with this new store concept is to give our customers the ability to choose which experience is right for them as they go through their day, whether it is utilizing the Starbucks and Amazon apps to purchase food and beverages on the go, or deciding to stay in the lounge for the traditional third place experience Starbucks is known for,” said Katie Young, senior vice president of global growth and development at Starbucks, in a statement.

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A digital screen will alert customers of the status of their orders when they arrive. Once inside the store, any additional items are added to a customer’s virtual cart when it’s removed from the shelf. Customer payment cards are charged when they leave the store.

Starbucks and Amazon are planning at least three of these locations, with one located in the New York Times
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building expected next year.

Starbucks says the new store is part of the company’s enhanced digital strategy.

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This is the latest in recent big name retail partnerships, including Target Corp.
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and Ulta Beauty Inc.’s
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collaboration on shop-in-shop locations, and Walmart Inc.
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and Home Depot Inc.’s
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partnership for speedy delivery service.

Starbucks stock is up 5.6% for the year to date. Amazon shares have gained 9.6%. And the S&P 500 index
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has rallied 25% for the period.