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Autonomous Grocery

Unstaffed grocery stores become more common as tech in this space advances

Trend - Unstaffed grocery stores and markets are becoming popular as businesses collaborate with tech companies--installing smart systems that allow for seamless in-store transactions where consumers can simply walk out with their items and be charged automatically.

Insight - Smart technology is commonly used to organize consumers' homes, professional responsibilites, and general lifestyles. By incorporating smart or autonomous tech into the retail environment, brands are able to offer convenience for busy consumers.
Workshop Question - How could your brand elevate its purchase journey for customers?
Trend Themes
1. Unstaffed Grocery Stores - Innovative automated solutions for grocery stores create seamless and frictionless experiences for customers.
2. Smart Retail Technology - Smart retail technology empowers consumers to make purchases in a contact-free environment.
3. Autonomous Convenience Stores - Autonomous convenience stores offer flexible shopping solutions for those who desire to avoid crowds and lines.
Industry Implications
1. Retail Industry - Retail industry professionals can benefit from adopting smart retail technology and creating unstaffed shopping experiences.
2. Real Estate Developers - Real estate developers can implement unmanned retail spaces as modern amenities for apartment residents.
3. Hospitality Industry - Autonomous retail solutions offer hotel and office owners the opportunity to provide low-cost, friction-free shopping experiences for customers.
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Featured Examples

Rural Unstaffed Supermarkets
Rural Unstaffed Supermarkets
Lifvs Brings Automated Supermarkets Where They're Needed Most
Fully autonomous stores are beginning to appear in some of the world’s busiest cities and Swedish retail start-up Lifvs is now bringing automated, unmanned grocery stores to rural parts of... MORE
Unstaffed Convenience Stores
Unstaffed Convenience Stores
Wundermart is an Autonomous Retail Solution for Hotels and Offices
Wundermart is a startup that develops and installs unstaffed retail stores in offices, hotels, and hospitals. The company’s innovative solution combines a physical retail space with... MORE
Hybrid Autonomous Grocery Stores
Hybrid Autonomous Grocery Stores
Nourish + Bloom Market is a Frictionless Store in Georgia
The 1,500 square foot Nourish + Bloom Market in Fayetteville, Georgia recently opened its doors as the first African American-owned autonomous grocery store in the world, complete with powerful... MORE
Autonomous Community Markets
Autonomous Community Markets
Valet Market is a Modern Amenity for Apartment Buildings
Accel Robotics’ Valet Market is an autonomous community market that lets building residents shop for necessities at all hours via an app. This experience connects dwellers to everything from... MORE
Unstaffed Smart Supermarket Pilots
Unstaffed Smart Supermarket Pilots
5 Seoul-Based Stores Will Be Tested for This Pilot Project
Autonomous grocery stores aren’t necessarily a new concept, but a concept that lends itself well to consumer needs during the COVID-19 pandemic—as a result, Seoul announced that five... MORE
Cashier-Free Grocery Chains
Cashier-Free Grocery Chains
Automated Grocer 'Aisle 24' Opens a New Location in Toronto
Aisle 24 is a fully-automated grocery store chain based in Toronto that operates without the need for cashiers. Today, the innovative company announced the launch of its newest location, which comes... MORE

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