Flash ReportFung Retailing Group’s Circle K Showcases First AI Checkout Experience in Hong Kong Coresight Research March 18, 2019 Executive Summary On March 13, 2019, Fung Retailing Group’s convenience-store chain, Circle K, rolled out Hong Kong’s first AI-powered checkout solution using image recognition. The checkout counter can recognize products without a barcode, RFID or packaging. This pilot project represents a first step for Fung Retailing Group and JD.com to create smarter and more convenient retail. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 5: Game Over; But Aldi To Open 40 StoresHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism; Inflation Awareness Down Versus Early 2025: US Consumer Survey InsightsHigh-Income Consumers Drive Uptick in Financial Optimism: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 22, 2025—InfographicFinancial Confidence Improves but Tariffs and Inflation Impact Shopping Behavior: US Consumer Survey Insights