Well they started installing cameras on a lot of shelfs a couple years back and I am sure it's been for exactly this purpose.
Yet.
> Now, the company will share data about consumer behavior much earlier -- including people who browse but don't actually make a purchase.
If it's purely about transactions, then how is it even possible for them to do that? It's not.
The idea that they need to physically watch people shop in stores in order to collect that data is just bizarre to see on HN.
I think it's because Walmart+BrowsingGoods tends tends picture the in-store experience. I keep doing that, even while I'm reading this thread about Walmart Online.