7-Eleven, Inc. Pilots AI-Powered Convenience Store of the Future

7-Eleven, Inc. Pilots AI-Powered Convenience Store of the Future IRVING, Texas, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 7-Eleven, Inc., the world's largest convenience retailer, is piloting its first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered convenience store, continuing the company's legacy of technology leadership in retail. Located in Irving, Texas, the store leverages AI technology to improve efficiency and enhance the customer experience. "At 7-Eleven, we are relentlessly focused on providing innovative and convenient experiences for our customers, both in-store and digitally," said Raghu Mahadevan, 7-Eleven's SVP and Chief Digital Officer. "Introducing AI technology into our stores has the potential to revolutionize the shopping experience, and we are excited to be at the forefront of this evolution." The AI-powered store utilizes computer vision technology to automatically identify and ring up products as customers shop. This eliminates the need for traditional checkout lines, saving customers time and improving the overall shopping experience. The technology also helps 7-Eleven optimize store operations by providing real-time insights into product inventory, customer traffic patterns, and other key metrics. "We believe that AI has the potential to transform the convenience retail industry, and we are committed to exploring its full potential," said Mahadevan. "This pilot store is just the beginning of our journey, and we look forward to learning from our customers and employees as we continue to innovate and evolve." The AI-powered store is open to the public and offers a wide range of products and services, including traditional convenience store items, fresh food, and beverages. Customers can shop as they normally would, and the AI system will automatically ring up their purchases as they exit the store. 7-Eleven is closely monitoring the performance of the pilot store and will use the data collected to inform future AI deployments. About 7-Eleven, Inc. 7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name in the convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates and franchises Speedway®, Stripes®, Laredo Taco Company® and Raise the Roost® Chicken & Biscuits locations. Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee®, Big Bite® and Big Gulp®, 7-Eleven has expanded into high-quality salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings and mini beef tacos. 7-Eleven offers customers industry-leading private brand products at an outstanding value. Customers also count on 7-Eleven for payment services, self-service lockers and other convenient services. Learn more online at corporate.7-eleven.com, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.