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Due to labor shortages in the Japanese convenience store chain “LAWSON”, the chain began testing no-employee self check out convenience store layouts.
On the 23rd of August, a store in Yokohama began experimenting with the new model from 12am to 5am. Customers were required to take a facial photo prior to entering the store as a means of guest booking customers. Items such as cigarettes, alcohol, or anything requiring employees were not available during these hours.
One tester reported on how confusing it was initially for the usage of the new layout and no-employee model.
To compensate for the security, 29 separate cameras were installed in every isle and part of the store and one security personnel behind a room in the store.
So is pretty gay or is this efficient?
ローソン 深夜の売り場無人実験
人手不足によるコンビニの２４時間営業の見直しが注目されるなか、ローソンが深夜の売り場を無人にする実験を始めました。 「深夜０時になりました。レジカウンターにはカーテンがひかれ、店員が売り場からいなくなりました」（記者） ローソンが２３日、横浜市の店舗で始めたのは、午前０時から５時の深夜帯に限り、売り場に店員を置かずに営業する実験です。客は入口で顔写真を撮影すれば誰でも入店でき、商品の支払いは、自動でおつりも出てくる「セルフレジ」で、現金決済もできます。 年齢確認が必要な酒やたばこのほか、店員の作業が必要なレジの横にある惣菜も販売しません。...
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On the 23rd of August, a store in Yokohama began experimenting with the new model from 12am to 5am. Customers were required to take a facial photo prior to entering the store as a means of guest booking customers. Items such as cigarettes, alcohol, or anything requiring employees were not available during these hours.
One tester reported on how confusing it was initially for the usage of the new layout and no-employee model.
To compensate for the security, 29 separate cameras were installed in every isle and part of the store and one security personnel behind a room in the store.
So is pretty gay or is this efficient?
