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Akachan Honpo sets up unmanned payment store for maternity and baby products in a hospital.

~Using TOUCH TO GO's unattended payment system

- The following is content from the press release -

(Head office: Osaka, Japan) https://www.akachan.jp On Friday, April 19, 2024, Akachan Honpo, Inc. set up an unmanned Akachan Honpo settlement store for purchasing maternity and baby products at Chifune Hospital (Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka), an acute care general hospital of Aijinkai Social Medical Corporation (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture). 
This will be the first time that Akachan Honpo has opened an unmanned payment store.

Providing a new customer experience to support childcare

(Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo) will support shopping for maternity and baby items in hospitals by utilizing the TTG-SENSE MICRO unattended payment system provided by TOUCH TO GO Co.

The unmanned Akachan Honpo settlement store was set up on the first floor of Osaka City's Chifune Hospital, offering a lineup of emergency products such as wipes and milk for use before and after childbirth, as well as baby food and baby beverages.

By utilizing an unattended payment system, customers can enjoy a quick and smooth shopping experience at the time they use the hospital.

Akachanhonpo, Chifune Hospital, and TOUCH TO GO will continue to work together to support the lifestyles of people with babies through their services.

Store Overview

  • name
    Akachan Honpo Chifune Hospital Unattended Settlement Shop
  • Location
    Senfune Hospital 1st floor (next to LOWSON)
  • Business Hours
    7:00 - 21:00
  • Items handled
    Approximately 130 items including maternity beverages and foods, prenatal and postpartum items, wipes, baby beverages, baby foods, etc.

About TTG-SENSE MICRO, an unattended payment system

TTG-SENSE MICRO is an unattended payment system that makes effective use of space and offers a high level of convenience while reducing costs. Cameras installed on the ceiling and sensors installed on shelves instantly recognize items in the customer's hand and complete checkout smoothly without waiting in line at the cash register.

 The system, which can be installed in as little as 7 square meters of space, is envisioned for use in a variety of locations, including convenience stores, offices, and even gas stations. This innovative solution offers unprecedented convenience to both businesses and customers.

About Akachan Honpo Co.

Company Name : Akachan Honpo Co.
Representative: Kenji Ajishi, President and Representative Director
Description of Business: Specializes in maternity, baby and children's goods. Providing products, information, and services related to pregnancy, childbirth, and child-rearing.
Head Office : 3-3-21 Minami-Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City
URL : https://www.akachan.jp/

About TOUCH TO GO Inc.

Company Name : TOUCH TO GO Co.
Representative: Tomonori Akutsu, President and Representative Director
Business activities: Planning, design, development, maintenance and sales of labor-saving systems and services such as unattended settlement
Head Office: TokyoYard Building 8F, 2-21-42 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo
URL : https://ttg.co.jp/

About Chifune Hospital, Aijinkai Social Medical Corporation

Hospital Name:Social Medical Corporation Aijinkai Chifune Hospital
Location: 3-2-39, Fukumachi, Nishiyodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Director : Katsuhiko Yoshii
URL : https://www.chibune-hsp.jp/

Please refrain from coming to the hospital or visiting the hospital except for hospital visitors or for shopping purposes.
*Photography is not permitted.

Press Inquiries

Akachan Honpo Co.
Public Relations Email: ah-kouhou@akachan.co.jp
TEL:06-6258-7125

TOUCH TO GO Inc.
Public Relations Email :. pr@ttg.co.jp