7-Eleven tests cashierless store concept

7-Eleven is moving forward with efforts to make in-store shopping as frictionless as possible.

The convenience giant is piloting a 700-sq.-ft. cashierless store with employees at its Irving, Texas, headquarters. To test the store, employees download an app, sign up, check in at the store, enter the store, shop and exit. A detailed receipt appears in the app automatically after the customer exits..   ...more

RSK: I suppose the theft aspect will outweigh having to hire and pay people to be cashiers....especially the night shift and robberies. Jury is still out however. And who said Tech and AI isn`t important in retail and CRE?