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Will AI-powered open-door vending machines reshape Hong Kong’s retail landscape?
Sherry Shum has embraced a new shopping routine after finding a smart vending machine near her home in Chai Wan.
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Sherry Shum, a 37‑year‑old retail worker in Chai Wan, now shops from a smart vending machine located near her home. She scans a QR code on her phone, opens the machine’s door, selects a bottle of Coca‑Cola, an oolong tea, and a pack of potato chips, then closes the door and walks away. The total purchase costs HK$60 (US$7.70). The machine offers a convenient, contact‑less shopping option for local residents.
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