# Automated Retail Technologies Express Retail Group Creates Automated Shopping Experiences By Amy Duong | Published 2020-01-14 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/express-retail-group References: [expressretailgroup](https://expressretailgroup.com/) The idea of retail automation has been tested, practiced, prototyped, and many times reached success -- [Express Retail Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrefour-flash) is one of the brands that specialize in this sector. The market of this space is consistently growing and with it is a growing demand of this convenient retail solution as well. One of the most notable projects by Express Retail Group include the latest and captivating Carlos Bakery Express, which is simply a [cake vending machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-express) to put simply. This retail option can be found throughout Toronto, branded to look like the storefront of Carlo's Bakery. Other projects by the brand include Cuffwear Express and [Automated Mall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sodexo-and-automated-retail-technologies), which all embody a self-assisted retail vending experience overall. Image Credit: Express Retail Group ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retail Automation:** There is a growing demand for automated retail solutions that provide a convenient and self-assisted shopping experience. - **Vending Machines:** Vending machines are being used in innovative ways such as selling cakes and cuffwear. - **Self-assisted Retail:** The concept of self-assisted retail experiences is becoming more popular with the use of automated technologies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry has the opportunity to adopt and integrate automated technologies to provide a more streamlined and efficient shopping experience. - **Vending Machine Industry:** The vending machine industry has the opportunity to expand beyond traditional product offerings and explore new markets with innovative products. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry has the opportunity to develop and integrate new solutions into existing retail systems to create more efficient and automated experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Micro-Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-stores.md) - [Autonomous Micro Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micromart.md) - [Automated Retail Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muffato.md) - [Novel Robotic Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-robotic-vending-machine.md) - [24-Hour AI-Powered Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewe-to-go-1.md) - [AI-Powered Snack Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quick-eats-store.md) - [Compact Automated Retail Checkouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneview-selfcheckout.md) - [Automated Hot Food Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sodexo-and-automated-retail-technologies.md) - [AI Checkout Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-checkout-lines.md)