# Automated Self-Service Stores Monoprix Uses AI-Powered Tech to Help Customers Pay for Products By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-10-16 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfservice-store References: [nfcw](https://www.nfcw.com/2020/10/15/368666/monoprix-pilots-automated-self-service-store/) After months of closures, retail stores are adopting a mix of both high-tech and low-tech solutions that help to minimize contact between shoppers and staff, which is making everything from contactless pickup lockers to [autonomous self-service stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teo-smart-stores) more common. French retail chain Monoprix is trying out the latter with a [24-hour store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-supermarket) that stocks hundreds of snacks and hygiene products. Consumers can gain entry to the store by scanning their credit card and once inside, the store uses [AI-based product recognition technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-vision) to simplify the process of selecting and paying for goods. The unique format of the store helps shoppers avoid having to end their in-store trip at a cashier station, and guests only need to validate their baskets to make their exit. Image Credit: Monoprix ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Contactless Payment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered contactless payment systems for retail stores to simplify the process of selecting and paying for goods. - **Autonomous Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create autonomous self-service stores that use AI-based product recognition technology to provide a seamless shopping experience. - **High-tech Retail Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the implementation of high-tech solutions like contactless pickup lockers to enhance the retail experience and minimize contact between shoppers and staff. ### Where This Applies - **Retail Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced retail technologies and solutions, such as AI-powered product recognition systems, to transform the retail industry. - **Payment Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build innovative contactless payment solutions for retail stores to offer convenience, security, and efficiency to customers. - **Autonomous Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in autonomous systems and technologies to revolutionize the retail industry by introducing self-service stores and automated processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Supermarkets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-grocery-store.md) - [AI Checkout Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-checkout-lines.md) - [Cashier-Free Grocery Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aisle-24.md) - [Automated Retail Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muffato.md) - [AI-Powered Snack Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quick-eats-store.md) - [Tech-Fueled Express Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrefour-flash.md) - [24-Hour AI-Powered Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewe-to-go-1.md) - [AI-Assisted Aisles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantaloupe-smart-aisle.md) - [Autonomous Micro Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micromart.md)