# Cashierless Convenience Concepts 7-Eleven's Cashierless Store Uses Algorithms & Predictive Tech By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-02-05 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-cashierless-store References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/7-eleven-pilots-cashierless-store-concept-300999252.html) & [7‑Eleven](http://www.7‑Eleven.com) At its corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas, [7-Eleven](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xstore-7) is introducing a cashierless store for 7-Eleven employees that introduces a new ways for people to shop with ease. The 700-square-foot non-traditional store uses a combination of algorithms and predictive technology to identify individual customers and their purchases. The concept store itself is stocked with some of the most popular products sold at 7-Eleven, including items like snacks, drinks, groceries, over-the-counter drugs and non-food items. For its cashierless store concept, 7-Eleven developed its own custom-built technology and is ultimately working towards creating [seamless shopping experiences and faster transactions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-pick-and-go). Once a 7-Eleven employee enters the cashierless store with an app, they only need to shop and exit, as their receipt appears in the application after they've made their exit. Image Credit: 7-Eleven ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cashierless Convenience:** The introduction of cashierless stores using algorithms and predictive technology creates opportunities for seamless and efficient shopping experiences. - **Predictive Technology:** The use of predictive technology in identifying individual customers and their purchases can disrupt traditional retail models and improve transaction speed. - **Custom-built Technology:** The development of custom-built technology by 7-Eleven for their cashierless store concept highlights the potential for innovation in creating unique shopping experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail:** The retail industry can leverage cashierless convenience concepts to improve customer experiences and streamline transactions. - **Technology:** The adoption of predictive technology in retail spaces opens up opportunities for technological advancements and data-driven insights. - **Consumer Goods:** The integration of cashierless stores in the consumer goods industry presents new possibilities for enhancing product accessibility and inventory management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unstaffed Grab-and-Go Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xstore-7.md) - [Cashier-Free Grocery Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aisle-24.md) - [Check-Out Free Convenience Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quicktrip.md) - [Smart Cashierless Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashierless-shop.md) - [Employee-Free Smart Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teo-smart-stores.md) - [Convenience Store Self-Checkouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-checkout-technology.md) - [App-Supported Seamless Checkouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sams-club-4.md) - [Contactless Self-Checkout Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-consoles.md) - [24-Hour AI-Powered Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewe-to-go-1.md)