Smart Market opens in EPIC

On Jan. 10, a Smart Market self-checkout retail spot opened on the first floow of the EPIC building. What makes it smart? It’s filled with fuel that thinking people need, like fresh coffee brewed by the cup, snacks, energy and soft drinks, grab-and-go meals and sandwiches. And it’s powered by infrared, thumbprint-recognizing, multi-camera technology to make shopping simple and secure (and very cool). Over 300 products are available, whenever the building is open.

“I’m extremely excited to have a Smart Market here,” said Rick Torres, vending program manager for UNC Charlotte Auxiliary Services. “Student and staff requests and our own surveys indicated both desire and need for a quick service food and beverage venue on the CRI-side of campus. And because so many people work in labs at off-hours and late at night, the concept would ideally need to accommodate them, too. Smart Market is a perfect fit!”

Read more on the Auxiliary Services website.