Is this the end of check-outs?

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Ireland's first-ever completely frictionless store, Market x Flutter, officially opens today.

The shop opens in Clonskeagh in Dublin 4 at Flutter Entertainment’s newly renovated global headquarters.

Shoppers will be able to purchase items in-store without having to wait in line or stop to scan or pay.

How will it work?

According to Compass Group Ireland, customers will 'check-in' when entering and then freely wander through the store, selecting from the food items at their leisure.

There is no scanning or queuing involved and when they leave with their purchases, a receipt is delivered to their phone moments later.

The store uses AI-powered computer vision technology from AiFi.

With this technology, facial recognition is not needed, leaving complete anonymity.

Once inside, computer vision cameras anonymously track the shopper, adding selected items to the virtual shopping cart.

The new contactless store will open Monday to Friday, between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm.

And will be open to the general public, as well as Flutter employees.

Deirdre O’Neill, Managing Director of Compass Group Ireland said:

“We’re incredibly excited by this new frictionless store technology, and are proud that our Irish operation is leading the way.

"We constantly look at how to offer the most convenient service to customers and tailor food solutions to their needs.

"Now, customers just pop into the store and pick up what they need, whenever they need it – it’s a great flexible solution for busy workers.”

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