Lawson's newly established research facilities are equipped with shelves of products and cashier counters in the same way as stores, and verification has been made as to whether services utilizing the latest IT technology can be put to practical use It is.

Currently, the examination is advanced payment system. The product is equipped with an "electronic tag" that transmits information by radio waves, and customers can settle the payment by electronic money etc. by simply putting the products in the bag and leaving the store.
Because it does not require checkout at the cash register, it is expected that it will save the trouble of visitors and will greatly reduce the work of store clerks.

In addition, when a customer takes out goods from the shelf, AI = artificial intelligence analyzes the service that the humanoid robot explains information such as raw materials and the movement of the customer, optimizes the placement of the sales floor We will also verify systems that will lead to product development.

Lawson 's President Takeshi Takeyoshi said, "With the lack of human resources, we can not increase the number of stores in the future unless we raise the satisfaction of customers by improving the efficiency of the store using technology I am talking.

Lawson is proceeding with the verification work at this facility, and in February next year he wants to make a plan for the next-generation store.