Automated retail
In today's world, Automated retail is a topic that has gained great relevance and interest in society. Whether it's its impact on daily life, its historical relevance, or its influence on popular culture, Automated retail has captured the attention of people around the world. In this article, we will explore in depth all aspects related to Automated retail, from its origins to its evolution today. With a multidisciplinary approach, we will analyze different perspectives and contexts in which Automated retail has left a significant mark. Whether we seek to understand its impact on modern society or unravel its historical roots, Automated retail presents itself as an exciting and constantly evolving topic that never ceases to surprise us.
Automated retail is the category of self-service, standalone kiosks that operate as fully automatic retail stores through the use of software integrations to replace the traditional retail services inside in a traditional retail store. These standalone kiosks are often located in heavily trafficked locations such as airports, malls, resorts and transit hubs.
Consumers often browse and select products using a touchscreen interface that operates similar to an ecommerce website, pay for purchases using a credit or debit card, and then the product is dispensed through a system other than gravity fed drop systems, often via a robotic arm inside the kiosk.
These software integrations, the consumer experience and the delivery mechanisms are what differentiate automated retail stores from vending machines.
ZoomShops and Redbox are examples of companies that pursue an automated retail business model.
See also
- Automat
- Automated convenience store
- Automated restaurant
- Automated teller machine (ATM)
- Business process automation
- Cashierless store
- Self checkout
- Types of retail outlets
- Vending machine
Notes
- ^ The Body Shop deploying automated retail shops Archived August 15, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. RetailCustomerExperience.com. Retrieved on 2011-06-15.
- ^ Alyssa, Bary. (2005-10-24) Zoom Systems Offers iPod Vending Machines | News & Opinion. PCMag.com. Retrieved on 2011-06-15.
- ^ Now available at vending machines: GPS, iPods, cameras ... Archived copy. sj-r.com. July 24, 2010
External links
Media related to Automated retail machines at Wikimedia Commons
