Żabka to do away with store staff

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POLAND The Żabka store chain has gone into partnership with start-up AiFi.
The two companies intend to create 24 hour stores without check-outs. The two companies intend to start testing the first such store over the coming months. The retailer is also intending to use the system to further develop its container store format, which so far it has opened in seaside towns on a seasonal basis. AiFi uses image recognition systems to process data in real time. Eventually the stores are intended to operate independently without staff, with customers being charged for goods au
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