Tag Archives: Autonomous Retail

Asia Going Hybrid: Cash, QR and AI Developments

By | May 29, 2026

Asia’s Self-Service Future Is Hybrid Despite predictions of a cashless future, Asia is embracing a hybrid self-service model that combines cash, QR payments, mobile wallets, cards, and emerging AI technologies. Consumer payment preferences vary widely across the region. China has rapidly adopted mobile payments, Japan still relies heavily on cash, and many Southeast Asian markets support both digital… Read More »

China’s Retail Robotics Layer

By | May 20, 2026

How Service Robots Are Becoming Part of Store Infrastructure From Kioskasia — For years, retail automation in China focused mainly on screens. Self-service kiosks, vending machines, self-checkout systems, and digital signage shaped the first wave of smart retail. These tools helped stores improve payments and daily operations. But they were still mostly screen-based systems inside traditional retail spaces.… Read More »