Chinese e-commerce company JD has opened its largest-yet unmanned store, in Xiong’an New District.
In the Xiong’an Civic Service Center, the 246sqm outlet uses innovative technology as JD rolls out a “new-model industrial ecological chain”.
Jingdong X unsupervised stores have already opened in more than 10 cities, including Beijing, Dalian and Tianjin, at malls, scenic spots and petrol stations. Shoppers use face-scanning technology to enter. Products have electronic price tags and payment is automatic.
Xiong’an New District is being built south of Beijing as an economic hub, and JD is already planning a second store there. The move comes shortly after JD announced it would open 1000 convenience stores every day by the end of this year. The convenience retail plan runs on a franchise model.
