The deal expands Cantaloupe’s micro-market footprint by adding nearly 3,000 locations across North America and international markets, including the U.K. and Sweden.
Similar in size and appearance to a modern AT&T store, the format offers what Best Buy calls a “digital-first shopping experience” to shoppers in North Carolina.
The omnichannel shopping experience — including smart carts, electronic shelf labels and out-of-stock alerts — will launch at Bristol Farms in California.
The grocer focused on enhancing its service offerings, including a greater selection of grab-and-go meal options, expanded pharmacies and additional self-checkout kiosks at five existing stores so far in 2022.
Best Buy is testing a new, digitally enabled store format in Monroe, North Carolina, complete with expanded fulfillment options and a seven-foot-tall digital display that greets shoppers.