Amazon opens its first 4-Star store

It's opening day for Amazon's newest physical store, featuring products that are top-rated or new and trending.

Sarah Tew

Sept. 27, 2018 6:17 p.m. PT

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Amazon 4-star store opens in NYC

Amazon's newest store in New York is on Spring Street between Crosby and Lafayette streets.

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Amazon 4-Star store opens in NYC

We walked in on opening day to find the place pretty crowded.

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Amazon 4-Star store opens in NYC

The concept of the store is that it's only carrying products that either get a four-star rating or higher from their users, or are top sellers... or "new & trending" on Amazon.com.

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Amazon 4-Star store opens in NYC

This table featured "most wished-for" items... I must say I found the statistics of it all intriguing.

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Amazon 4-Star store opens in NYC

The store featured a sizable technology area.

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Amazon 4-Star store opens in NYC

Lots of products featured sample reviews from the site posted on these little cards.

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Here are some "new and trending toys." You can also walk directly to a section of gifts for the age-group you're shopping for.

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Smart home is its own section.

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Naturally there were lots of products for the kitchen.

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This table features today's deals.

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Naturally, Amazon had tables devoted to its own hardware offerings.

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And an interactive display for visitors to get acquainted with Alexa.

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As one would expect, there were plenty of books.

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Interestingly, the price cards show the difference between the standard price and the "prime members' price."

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The "frequently bought together" table was heavy on the Amazon devices too.

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If you're unsure of a current price, just scan the bar code on this handy kiosk.

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It's fascinating to find out what the Trending products in NYC are. Interestingly, Reese Witherspoon's book about growing up in the south showed up on this table.