Bay Area innovator stops shoplifting, gives shoppers power to open padlocked shelves::New technology coming to stores could stop theft and ease customer access.

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      1 year ago

      It solves a stagnant demand for vending machines and gives a made up growth path for him to take to their investors.

      This sounds terrible. If I can’t pick up a product and look at the packaging for specs or ingredients before deciding which item to pick, why wouldn’t I buy online instead? This is a great way for retail to finally cut one of their last benefits.

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        But if the merchandise is already locked up anyway, this device saves customers from having to find someone with a key.