No cashier, no problems? What’s behind the rise of S’pore’s unmanned stores


At least 18 outlets by retailers in Singapore like Chateraise and more have been launched to test unmanned store systems. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE: Unmanned stores are popping up in Singapore just as retail shop operators worldwide are calling it quits on the technology amid teething issues.

At least 18 outlets by the likes of Cheers, 7-Eleven and, most recently, confectionery company Chateraise, have been launched to test “just walk out” systems that allow customers to simply pick up items and leave without having to queue for a cashier.

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