UST Introduced Walk-In, Walk-Out Frictionless Shopping Solution

The technology behind UST Walk-In, Walk-Out is a unified integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), sensors as well as cameras working together to enable the core features.

FREMONT, CA: UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, has declared the introduction of the UST Walk-In, Walk-Out frictionless shopping solution. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the in-store retail experience as well as consumer buying patterns permanently. This new contactless solution redefines customers' relationships with retail by eradicating long checkout lines and waiting times. As a consequence, customers get a seamless shopping experience that enables them to walk into a store, grab their items as well as immediately walk out.

The technology behind UST Walk-In, Walk-Out is a unified integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), sensors as well as cameras working together to allow for the core features. Customers enter the store by scanning a QR code in the mobile app, choosing desired items from the shelves, and thereafter exiting the store, receiving their digital receipt in a matter of seconds. The solution integrated by UST can be installed as well as functional in a little as eight weeks.

"It's all about accessibility, convenience, and most importantly - safety," stated Mahesh Athalye, Sr. Director and Go to Market Leader of UST Walk-In, Walk-Out, "With the solution, profits can be maximized, and customer experience improved - all as a result of the 24/7 access, and no checkout lines. UST Walk-In, Walk-Out empowers companies to drive and reap the rewards of new technology and its impact on their bottom lines."

"In this new normal, customers are concerned about their personal risk and those of their communities. The big challenge has been implementing this in a safe, fair, and equitable way," stated Krishna Prasad, Chief Customer Officer and Head of Retail, UST, "For businesses looking to drive profits, delight customers and gain a competitive edge, making an investment in frictionless shopping is the critical next step. It aligns with the new realities for global retailers to instill consumer confidence."