There are alternatives to the classic checkout with cashiers: self-checkout systems. These technical solutions enable customers to complete their payment process in the store independently.
q.beyond invests in self-checkout specialist Snabble
First unattended scan & go store in Australia
What makes unmanned 24/7 store concepts so appealing?
How can customers shop 24/7?
Rolf Schumann, CDO of the Schwarz Group, provides answers at the "Retail Innovation Days"
Using biometric authentication technology
New standards for retail?
The idea: a shopping experience in stores that is unique worldwide
Retrofitting an existing store
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