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Amazon-owned Whole Foods has rolled out its cashierless technology in Washington, DC.

The store announced that shoppers at the Whole Foods location in the Glover Park section of the capital would no longer need to interact with anyone at a cash register when paying for their groceries.

The company unveiled its Just Walk Out technology, which was first announced in the fall of last year, at the 21,500-square-foot location — the first of two that will be outfitted with automated cash registers.

A similar initiative is being planned for a Whole Foods in the Sherman Oaks section of Los Angeles.

Just Walk Out works by having shoppers scan their payment method of choice when walking into the store. It could be a credit card; the Amazon One payment system, which lets shoppers hover their palms over a scanner to identify themselves; or the Amazon and Whole Foods apps.

Instead of a bagger scanning each item taken, cameras and sensors track what shoppers choose and automatically charge them.

Shoppers then have to scan again upon exiting with their groceries.

At the DC and LA locations, shoppers will be able to opt out of the new technology and instead pay in the traditional way.

Amazon has said that it will gauge customer experiences in the two stores before deciding on whether to expand the feature to other Whole Foods locations around the country.

IHOP is spreading more joy with its largest menu evolution to-date, featuring a selection of craveable items spanning across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beyond. 

The new menu was driven by the brand’s research that identifies exactly what guests are looking for when it comes to IHOP’s menu – quality ingredients, options that meet the indulgent and lighter side of cravings, choice, and value.

As the leader in all things breakfast, IHOP continues to elevate and expand its offerings to ensure the brand is providing guests with quality ingredients. IHOP debuts its fresh take on Sweet & Savory Crepes, best-in-class Eggs Benedicts, juicy Ultimate Steakburgers with a new Four-Cheese Crisp, and the return of fan-favorite Cinn-A-Stack Pancakes crafted to satisfy guests’ cravings any time of day. 

Lay’s takes the iconic experience of eating potato chips with a sandwich to a whole new level with the introduction of three new sandwich-inspired potato chip flavors–BLT, Cuban and Buffalo Chicken.

Here’s a closer look at the new lineup:

• Lay’s BLT Sandwich combines the flavors of smoky bacon and tomato in a savory, crisp spin on one of America’s most beloved sandwiches.
• Lay’s Wavy Cuban Sandwich combines the traditional flavors of pork and cheddar cheese in a fresh take on a classic sandwich.
• Baked Lay’s Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is the first limited time offering ever for Baked Lay’s and delivers flavors of cheese and zesty buffalo sauce.

All three new classic sandwich-inspired flavors can be found at retailers nationwide.

Ford announced a recall of nearly two million Ford Explorer SUVs. The recall impacts all Ford Explorer models from 2011 to 2019.

The company said that A-pillar trim retention clips that run up the sides of the front windshield may not be adequately secured. As a result, the trim could fly off, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners may notice gaps around the A-pillar trim or hear rattles and excessive wind noise if the trim is loose.

Ford said it has received 14,337 warranty claims over the issue but has not received any reports of injuries or crashes due to the problem.

Owners can bring their SUV to a dealership where technicians will inspect and replace the trim if necessary.

Impossible Foods announced Impossible Hot Dogs will be the brand’s latest new meat-from-plants innovation product coming to restaurants and grocery stores soon.

The juicy, savory links offer a similar cooking and sensory experience to traditional animal beef hot dogs, but are made with high-quality ingredients derived from plants.

Compared to a leading animal-based hot dog served in restaurants, Impossible Hot Dogs pack 0mg cholesterol, 50% less total and saturated fat, 12g protein (vs. 6g), and none of the mystery – just plants.

The company says that these hot dogs are not made with added or synthetic nitrates or nitrites like some hot dogs made from animals, although they do contain natural nitrates and nitrites from cultured celery powder.