BobNet, a retail automation hardware and software solutions provider in Europe, has announced key trends that will shape the future of the retail industry in 2024. These trends include:
- Fully automated stores: These stores integrate hardware and software automation systems to create self-service retail experiences with self-checkout, automated instructions, selling, payment, and product delivery.
- Logistics revolution through advanced software: Advanced software-driven networks are becoming essential for delivery retail, enabling companies to maintain market resilience and optimize their logistical models.
- Super-convenience stores redefining proximity retail: Ultra-convenience stores located in dynamic urban areas will grow in numbers to provide immediate access to products, saving consumers time.
- New technologies and immersive AI for in-store experiences: Automation technologies will become more engaging and exciting for consumers through the use of guided AI assistance, interactive demonstrations, virtual reality experiences, and gamification elements.
- Products as services: The rise in renting within the retail sector reflects changing consumer preferences, with consumers valuing experiences and access over ownership.
BobNet aims to be a major player in the digital transformation and automation of the global retail market, offering advanced technologies to automate sales and logistics processes and provide a new retail experience for consumers.