Insight Report 11 minutes PremiumThe Rise of the Unstaffed C-Store: Disruptive Technologies, Increased Efficiencies and the Future of the C-Store Channel Coresight Research July 23, 2018 Executive SummaryAutomated, unstaffed convenience stores (c-stores) are popping up in many of the most dynamic retail markets around the world, especially in Asia. In this report, we examine the rise of this retail format and provide: An overview of the unstaffed c-store ecosystem, which encompasses tech startups, retailers, and food and drink manufacturers. We also look at selected companies that are operating unstaffed c-stores in China and South Korea. An analysis of the tech enablers and business drivers that are encouraging companies to open unstaffed c-stores and their impact on the larger c-store channel. Our view of the role that unstaffed stores will play in c-store retail and companies’ multichannel strategies in the future. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Shoptalk Europe 2023 Day Three: Retail Media and Technology Take Center StagePrivate Label vs. Name Brands: Uncovering Growth Opportunities in the US Food and Beverage MarketUS Store Tracker Extra, April 2023: Bed Bath & Beyond Pushes Total Closed Space to 52 Million Square FeetCES 2024: Pre-Conference Insights on AI, Health, Inclusivity and Sustainability—A Powerhouse Quartet of Innovation