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This Unmanned Food Store in Sweden Does Not Have any Human Employees

— March 1, 2016 — Tech
Technology is disrupting many industries leaving people without jobs, and retail is no exception as the first unmanned food store opened in Sweden. Located in Viken, the shop has no cashier or other staff. Everything is powered by smartphone use, which is a triumph for the mobile commerce field.

Human IT specialist Robert Ilijason runs the unmanned food store. Smartphones are used for absolutely everything in the small convenience shop, from unlocking the door to scanning items for purchase and paying the items. This is all thanks to an app 39 year old Ilijason developed. Open 24/7, the mobile-powered retail space gives the term 'app store' a whole new meaning. Customers need simply register for the service, download the app and pay a monthly bill.

As far as human involvement goes, Ilijason still stocks the store and is prepared to take more drastic forms of loss prevention under control with a crowbar.
Trend Themes
1. Unmanned Food Stores - The rise of unmanned food stores powered by smartphone technology presents an opportunity for retailers to streamline operations and offer convenient shopping experiences.
2. Mobile Commerce - The growing reliance on smartphones for shopping purposes opens up new possibilities for businesses to leverage mobile apps and create seamless purchase journeys.
3. Digital Payment Systems - The adoption of digital payment systems like mobile apps eliminates the need for traditional cashier roles and creates opportunities for innovation in payment technology.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The retail industry can explore the implementation of unmanned food stores to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
2. Information Technology - The development and maintenance of mobile apps for unmanned stores require expertise in IT, creating opportunities for IT professionals.
3. Payment Technology - The rise of digital payment systems in unmanned stores necessitates advancements in payment technology, presenting opportunities for companies in the payment industry to innovate and provide secure and convenient solutions.
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