# Unstaffed Convenience Stores Singapore's 'Cheers' Store Encourages Consumers to 'Shop It Yourself' By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-07-29 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shop-it-yourself References: [nfcworld](https://www.nfcworld.com/2017/07/28/354120/convenience-store-unmanned-cashless/) & [straitstimes](http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/convenience-store-cheers-opens-first-unmanned-cashless-outlet) 'Cheers' was recently unveiled in Singapore's Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) as a [cashless concept store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microstore) that encourages consumers to 'Shop it Yourself' with a mobile app. The Cheers location is stocked with a variety of food, drinks and other items that are common to convenience stores, but it sets itself apart by having [no assistants or cashiers in-store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aisle-24-expansion). Instead, the shop is completely managed by NYP students and monitored by 10 closed-circuit cameras. To enter the store, consumers use a QR code on the Shop It Yourself app to open the locked portal. After shopping for their desired items, customers may choose to pay in a variety of ways that are completely cashless or even contactless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unstaffed Convenience Stores:** Opportunity for businesses to implement unstaffed convenience store concepts using mobile app technology. - **Cashless Transactions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create cashless payment systems for retail stores. - **Student-managed Stores:** Potential for educational institutions to develop student-managed retail stores as hands-on learning opportunities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Retailers can explore the implementation of unstaffed convenience store concepts to streamline operations and enhance customer convenience. - **Technology:** Tech companies can develop innovative mobile app solutions for cashless transactions in retail settings. - **Education:** Educational institutions can incorporate student-managed retail stores as practical learning experiences for students in business and retail management programs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cashier-Free Grocery Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aisle-24.md) - [Checkout-Free Convenience Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-australia.md) - [Grab-and-Go Employee-Free Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-pick-and-go.md) - [Employee-Free Smart Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teo-smart-stores.md) - [AI-Based Convenience Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-convenience-store.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) - [Contactless Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartshop-pick-and-go.md) - [Convenience Store Self-Checkouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-checkout-technology.md)