Unstaffed Retail

Autonomous hubs are unstaffed retailers popping up in densely populated areas to provide convenience and speed up shopping times through smart tech for automated payments and in-store information food consumers who prioritize convenience.

This trend originates from the report:

TREND HUNTER - Trend Report 2045

Unstaffed retailers are popping up in densely populated areas. Retail hubs like hotels, offices and malls are increasingly featuring unstaffed stores in order to speed up consumers' shopping times. These stores allow for smart detection and automatic charges for products that consumers purchase.

Consumers who prioritize convenience when shopping expect that brands make the entire purchase journey simpler for them. With smart technology now making automated payments and in-store info more accessible, consumers who prefer in-and-out shopping journeys are increasingly being catered to..