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AutoCart Drive-through Supercenters

Robin Capper

Robin Capper

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Perhaps those that think we need more shopping malls in New Zealand are behind the times. Malls require all that tedious walking when all you really want is more stuff fast...

Could Drive-through Supercenters  be the future?

Perhaps but I think they have missed two important features of shopping:

  • It's a social and recreational activity. The mall/superstore is the modern equivalent of the town square or, sadly, the park for many. People actually go shopping for fun even if they don't want to buy something. I don't really understand this concept except for book, CD and electronics stores!
  • Discovery is an important part of shopping. You may know what you want but often it's not what you buy. Just delivering the goods you have ordered more efficiently is fine (the net can do that now) but it won't with help the selection process.

Link: IFTF's Future Now: AutoCart Drive-through Supercenters.

AutoCart Drive-through Supercenters An interesting new concept .. a drive-through supercenter ...

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