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Self-Serve Display

Offering customers a sense of autonomy, kiosks integrate self-serve tactics

Implications - Recognizing the individual needs of each consumer, brands and retailers are turning to high-tech kiosk displays to offer customers a more personalized experience. Allowing those passing by to engage with products and services through touchscreen displays and automated technology, brands are allowing customers to test and engage with products without the need for inconvenient face-to-face interaction.
Workshop Question - How can your brand utilize technology to offer a more personalized experience for the consumer?
Trend Themes
1. Self-serve Kiosks - Self-service technology is transforming retail experiences and empowering consumers through improved autonomy.
2. In-store Interactive Technology - Interactive experiences in brick-and-mortar stores are bridging the gap between online and in-person shopping, offering consumers a more personalized experience.
3. On-demand and Customization - Personalization and speed are becoming increasingly important in customer experiences, and brands in various industries are leveraging automation to offer on-demand customization options.
Industry Implications
1. Retail Industry - Retail brands are incorporating self-service technology and interactive displays to improve customers' shopping experiences and remain competitive.
2. Food & Beverage Industry - Food and beverage brands are leveraging self-serve kiosks and customization options to speed up service and offer personalized ordering experiences.
3. Healthcare Industry - The healthcare industry is utilizing telepresence technology and self-serve kiosks to improve accessibility to medical services and prescriptions in remote locations.
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Featured Examples

Futuristic Postal Offices
Futuristic Postal Offices
Canada Post's New Postal Office Has a Self-Serving Shipping Kiosk
This futuristic postal office was recently opened in a Toronto suburb. This marks the first permanent office that offers technology that was tested at a Toronto pop-up shop a few weeks prior. In... MORE
Customizable Coffee Kiosks
Customizable Coffee Kiosks
The New McCafe Coffee Kiosk Allows Customers to Skip the Line
McDonald’s recently began testing out a self-serve McCafe coffee kiosk in one of its Chicago locations. While McDonald’s has experimented with self-serve ordering stations in the past,... MORE
In-Store Ordering Kiosks
In-Store Ordering Kiosks
365 by Whole Foods Stores Feature iPad Kiosks for On-Site Food Orders
When the 365 by Whole Foods concept was launched, it was instantly identified as a Millennial-focused, affordable offshoot of Whole Foods. The grocery store market has certainly lived up to these... MORE
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'Apex Anywhere' is a Vending Machine That Produces Custom Coffee Orders
While many restaurants will let you place your order ahead of time, Apex AnyWhere makes it easier for customers to pick up custom orders anytime with its ingenious temperature-regulated coffee... MORE
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Local Shopping Kiosks
American Express' Shop Small Helps You Experience Local Treasures
In order to promote how important it is to support local businesses, American Express partnered up with the HUSH design agency to create a gesture-based interface called Shop Small. The interface... MORE
Sanitizing Touchscreen Stations
Sanitizing Touchscreen Stations
Sterilyfe's Touchscreen Kiosk Makes Interactive Marketing Hygienic
It’s now pretty common to see touchscreen kiosk stations in retail locations, but there isn’t always a washroom or hand sanitizing unit nearby to cut down on the spread of germs. In an... MORE
Toy-Creating Kiosks
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PieceMaker's 3D Printing Booth Dispenses Tiny Customized Toys
While there’s fun and an element of surprise in something like a gachapon machine that dispenses a toy in exchange for some loose change, this 3D printing booth lets kids personalize small... MORE
Telepresence Pharmacy Kiosks
Telepresence Pharmacy Kiosks
HealthSpot Stations Make Dispensing Prescriptions More Accessible
A telepresence walk-in kiosk makes dispensing prescriptions in remote locations more convenient. This is possible due to a collaboration between HealthSpot and MedAvail. The HealthSpot Station... MORE

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