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April 28, 2021

Meet Sensei, the Portuguese startup that says it can help retail to rival Amazon Go

“It’s not just about improving your offering, it’s now about survival, just like taxis and Uber.”


Freya Pratty

3 min read

Amazon Go’s autonomous stores — where consumers can simply walk out of the store with their products instead of going to the checkout — are expanding fast, with two new shops recently opened in London and plans to open more in Europe soon.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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