As the world moves from a Flintstones model to a Jetsons reality, major corporations are looking to incorporate technology into everyday lives in dynamic ways.
Walgreens, a company that has enjoyed almost 70 years as a Fortune 500 company, is making a bold leap in the retail space by debuting a redesigned store in downtown Chicago.
The new store looks dramatically different from all of the thousands of stores the company has across the country. This one only has two aisles featuring traditional must-have drug store items like over-the-counter medication, batteries, bandages, grab-and-go snacks, and bath and body care supplies.
In the store, located at State and Roosevelt, there is a modified pharmacy and a series of kiosks that allow customers to access other things in their inventory not visible or accessible to those in the store.
The company announced the opening of the store via its social media.
“Our new concept store provides enhanced convenience for customers by taking them through a streamlined experience,” the caption reads, adding, “Step into the future and experience it for yourself today!”
The post features a video of the store giving customers a tour and informing them that items can be purchased either online or by placing an order in the kiosk area.
The press department for the company explained in an email to CNN, the experimental shift to a hybrid model of shopping, combining in-person and digital purchases, is to “enhance the experiences of our customers and team members.”
One person on social media rhetorically asked, “What problem is this solving for…
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