Alibaba unveils staff-less Tao Cafe and smart speaker to revolutionise offline retail at its second annual Taobao Maker Festival from 8-12 July. Alibaba has launched an experimental cashier-less store called “Tao Cafe” (淘咖啡) and smart speaker “Tmall Genie”. The “new retail” strategy where big data technology connects and optimizes offline outlets and online stores to enhance customer experiences.…read more at Marketing Magazine
