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>The screens, which were developed by the startup Cooler Screens, use a system of motion sensors and cameras to display what's inside the doors — as well as pro
by the_snooze 5y ago
>The screens, which were developed by the startup Cooler Screens, use a system of motion sensors and cameras to display what's inside the doors — as well as product information, prices, deals and, most appealing to brands, paid advertisements. The tech provides stores with an additional revenue stream and a way to modernize the shopping experience.
I really hate the trend of putting "smart" screens and networked ads everywhere. Those startup bros can go jump off a cliff with their trash ideas.
Is it really so hard for retailers to stick to their core competencies and keep the transaction simple between us? I give them money, they give me goods/services. No need to get random middlemen involved.
- shkkmo 5y agoIf they were just adding screens that created a new means of interacting, that would be much less infuriating. What makes to so bad is the removal of the standard means of interaction, forcing everyone to use the screens whether they want to or not. If I see these color door screens someplace, I am simple going to walk out and refuse to give that store any business. I refuse to support companies that are actively trying to make my life harder.
- genocidicbunny 5y agoI don't walk out. I make a point to open the doors as hard as I can to get them jammed open or bend the hinges a bit. I've managed to break one or two so far.
- jimrandomh 5y agoIf you break it on purpose, that's a crime. And if you write that that publicly, you can no longer reasonably claim it was an accident.
- genocidicbunny 5y agoI'm not breaking them on purpose. I'm just a klutz that doesn't know his own strength.
- legostormtroopr 5y ago> I make a point to open the doors as hard as I can to get them jammed open or bend the hinges a bit. You literally said you open them hard to break them.
- kergonath 5y agoWhat proof is there that whoever wrote the comment actually did it? Besides, if they can be broken merely by being opened and closed hard, they aren’t going to stay long anyway.
- ichugwindex 5y agoI kind of like the problem of stupid customers always breaking their super expensive screens.
- kwhitefoot 5y agoMake sure you tell every member of staff why you are walking out as you go.
- laurent92 5y agoLeave the cart, full, in front of the fridges. They’ll understand soon enough.
- shkkmo 5y agoPlease don't do this. This creates more work and hassle for the low paid employees who have no ability to affect decision making. Instead, talk to the manager and explain why you dislike the removal of glass doors and why you will no longer do business at their store as a result.
- chaorace 5y agoThis already is a core grocery competency. Did you think that the shelf placement of goods was chosen on a whim? Every shelf is a billboard where prime placement is auctioned off to the highest bidder. Digital shelves are still stupid as all hell, but strictly from a KISS perspective, not a business one. The fact that this approach is so conceptually similar to existing SOP is probably why so many big grocers are getting swindled by this "innovation".