Within the automated stores industry, the automated checkout segment has found the most traction as evidenced by the large number of incumbents and disruptors alike. The cashierless checkout trend has already reached convenience stores, grocery chains, and arenas, providing a seamless shopping experience for customers and reducing labour cost. Most players in this space are early stage with products available in the market and going through the process of gaining customers. A smaller number of these startups are at the seed stage and still going through product testing and trials.

Some companies provide both automated stocking and shelving as well as automated checkout solutions. These include industry incumbents like Kroger and Ahold Delhaize as well as startups like AWM Smart Shelf, Focal Systems, Ava Retail, Trigo, and Scandit.