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Würth is Giving Canadian Shoppers the Chance to Shop Around the Clock

— December 18, 2021 — Business
After launching a 24/7 self-checkout store in Germany, Würth is now introducing the concept to the Canadian market. With a Würth eShop account, customers have the freedom to shop around the clock at Würth's first flagship store in North America, which was newly opened in the fall within the Greater Toronto Area.

The store is a destination for everything from hardware and hand tools to abrasives and PPE and it serves as a hybrid solution. Würth Vice President Goran Abramovic says "During normal opening hours, we invite all customers to come see the breadth of our product range, receive product and technical advice from our qualified staff, and pay for their purchases at the service check-out desk. Additionally, approved business customers have the option of accessing the 24/7 functionality at any time (day or night) with their activated Würth eShop account."
Trend Themes
1. 24/7 Self-checkout Stores - The trend of 24/7 self-checkout stores is disrupting traditional retail hours and providing customers with greater convenience.
2. E-commerce Integration - Retailers are integrating e-commerce functionality to provide customers with the ability to shop around the clock and enhance their shopping experience.
3. Hybrid Shopping Solutions - The hybrid solution of in-store shopping with the added convenience of 24/7 e-commerce functionality is a disruptive innovation opportunity for retailers.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Retailers can take advantage of the trend of 24/7 self-checkout stores and the integration of e-commerce to enhance the shopping experience for customers and increase revenue.
2. Hardware and Tools - Stores offering hardware and tools, such as Würth, can adapt to the trend of 24/7 shopping to provide customers with greater convenience and stay competitive in the market.
3. E-commerce - The integration of e-commerce functionality with traditional brick-and-mortar stores provides customers with around-the-clock shopping options and enhances the overall shopping experience, creating a disruptive innovation opportunity for the e-commerce industry.
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