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Unstaffed Phone Pop-Up Shops

UNBOXED by Singtel is an All-Hours Pop-Up Store in Singapore

— June 18, 2019 — Tech
Valuable items like smartphones and their accessories are often kept behind lock and key in tech shops and require staff assistance for them to be accessed—but Singapore's UNBOXED by Singtel introduces a next-gen phone pop-up store that's completely unstaffed. UNBOXED by Singtel sets itself apart as Singapore's first unmanned pop-up store and it gives customers the chance to try out phones, receive digital assistance, personalized recommendations and make purchases on the spot.

With video-assisted self-serve kiosks, a live bot and facial recognition, consumers are able to select and purchase high-value goods with ease. The destination also serves as a convenient place for people to pay their bills, top up prepaid cards or replace a SIM card as needed.

As the phone pop-up store is full of valuable goods, it is protected 24/7 by the Sentinel remote surveillance system.
Trend Themes
1. Unstaffed Pop-up Stores - Unmanned pop-up stores are disrupting the traditional retail model by providing convenient and efficient self-service experiences to customers.
2. Technology-assisted Self-service - The integration of video-assisted self-serve kiosks, live bots, and facial recognition technology is revolutionizing the way customers interact with products and make purchases.
3. Remote Surveillance Systems - Sentinel remote surveillance systems are enabling increased security and protection of valuable items in unstaffed retail environments.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Unstaffed pop-up stores have the potential to disrupt the retail industry by offering cost-effective and scalable retail experiences.
2. Technology - The integration of technology, such as self-service kiosks and facial recognition, presents opportunities for innovation and growth in the technology industry.
3. Security - The development and implementation of remote surveillance systems in retail spaces create new opportunities for growth and advancement in the security industry.
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