The convenience store landscape is set to change, with retailers making greater use of cutting-edge technology to pilot unmanned kiosks.
The retailers showcased their concepts, which they developed with support from Enterprise Singapore, at the Singapore Retail Industry Conference and Exhibition 2019. "They show the spirit of the sector, that even in difficult times, we are still constantly innovating and trying out new solutions," he said.Unmanned stores have been around for several years, but there are only a few of them. NTUC FairPrice launched its first unmanned, cashless Cheers convenience store at Nanyang Polytechnic in 2017.
Octobox opened its first 24/7 automated store at the National University of Singapore's University Town earlier this month, and plans to open a second one on Jurong Island. "When a product is taken, the smart shelves will detect it. It will link up with the cameras and tag the item to the customer's account. Even if customers pick up an item and put it in their bag, the item will be charged to their account when they leave the store," he said.
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