EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 1 MIN
Retail Anywhere: AI Smart Kiosk Selling Products 24/7
from The Retail Podcast (Video Feed) · host The Retail Podcast
Recorded live from the show floor at EuroShop, this episode features Vahan Vardanian, Founder and CEO of Kerpak, demonstrating an AI-powered autonomous retail platform that can transform almost any cabinet, fridge, freezer, or kiosk into a 24/7 unattended store. The idea behind autonomous retail is simple: take the store to where the customer already is. For years retailers focused on getting customers into stores. But with AI-powered retail infrastructure, brands can now place products exactly where they are needed. In this quick demo, Kerpak shows how a customer can: • Tap a bank card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay • Open a smart retail cabinet • Take the products they want • Close the door and walk away Computer vision AI detects what was taken and processes the purchase automatically. The system uses NVIDIA GPU-powered edge processing, meaning product detection happens directly on the device, ensuring real-time performance and GDPR compliance. This technology enables retailers and brands to deploy stores anywhere customers need them. About the Guest Vahan Vardanian is Founder and CEO of Kerpak, a company developing autonomous retail infrastructure powered by computer vision and edge AI. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Which trend discussed today do you think will impact the industry most? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO STAY AHEAD Don't miss the next update. Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL Welcome to the official channel of The Retail Podcast, your hub for global retail intelligence. Whether you are an executive refining your strategy, a vendor connecting with major players, or an innovator tracking the latest tech, this channel connects you to the pulse of the industry. What to expect: Expert Analysis: Breaking down insights from major global conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, Web Summit, MAPIC; Euroshop and EuroCIS. Diverse Perspectives: Hosted by a rotation of industry veterans and regional experts (APAC, US, EU). Actionable Strategy: We move beyond the headlines to discuss real ROI, digital transformation, and the future of commerce—from AI agents to luxury fashion and grocery trends. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, we help you cut through the noise to find what actually works in modern retail. 🌐 GET MORE INSIGHTS Visit our knowledge hub: https://retailnews.ai/ 📲 CONNECT WITH US LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/ Contact: [email protected] #RetailTrends #APACRetail #AIinRetail #FiveThingsFriday #TheRetailPodcast #thefutureofretailguy 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Which trend discussed today do you think will impact the industry most? Let us know in the comments below!
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Recorded live from the show floor at EuroShop, this episode features Vahan Vardanian, Founder and CEO of Kerpak, demonstrating an AI-powered autonomous retail platform that can transform almost any cabinet, fridge, freezer, or kiosk into a 24/7 unattended store. The idea behind autonomous retail is simple:take the store to where the customer already is. For years retailers focused on getting customers into stores. But with AI-powered retail infrastructure, brands can now place products exactly where they are needed. In this quick demo, Kerpak shows how a customer can: • Tap a bank card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay• Open a smart retail cabinet• Take the products they want• Close the door and walk away Computer vision AI detects what was taken and processes the purchase automatically. The system uses NVIDIA GPU-powered edge processing, meaning product detection happens directly on the device, ensuring real-time performance and GDPR compliance. This technology enables retailers and brands to deploy stores anywhere customers need them.About the Guest Vahan Vardanian is Founder and CEO of Kerpak, a company developing autonomous retail infrastructure powered by computer vision and edge AI. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Which trend discussed today do you think will impact the industry most? Let us know in the comments below! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO STAY AHEAD Don't miss the next update. Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL Welcome to the official channel of The Retail Podcast, your hub for global retail intelligence. Whether you are an executive refining your strategy, a vendor connecting with major players, or an innovator tracking the latest tech, this channel connects you to the pulse of the industry. What to expect: Expert Analysis: Breaking down insights from major global conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, Web Summit, MAPIC; Euroshop and EuroCIS. Diverse Perspectives: Hosted by a rotation of industry veterans and regional experts (APAC, US, EU). Actionable Strategy: We move beyond the headlines to discuss real ROI, digital transformation, and the future of commerce—from AI agents to luxury fashion and grocery trends. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, we help you cut through the noise to find what actually works in modern retail. 🌐 GET MORE INSIGHTS Visit our knowledge hub: https://retailnews.ai/ 📲 CONNECT WITH US LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/ Contact: [email protected] #RetailTrends #APACRetail #AIinRetail #FiveThingsFriday #TheRetailPodcast #thefutureofretailguy 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Which trend discussed today do you think will impact the industry most? Let us know in the comments below!
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