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Dark Stores
Retail outlets that cater exclusively to online shopping, functioning as fulfillment centers for quick delivery in urban areas, often used in grocery and FMCG sectors.
Implications
Retail locations that are closed to the public and operate exclusively as fulfillment centers for online orders, allowing for efficient e-commerce operations and faster delivery times, often used by grocery and retail chains.
Example
Example: A grocery chain opens dark stores in urban areas to handle the increased demand for online grocery shopping, speeding up delivery times and reducing congestion in traditional stores.
Related Terms
Different from traditional retail stores, dark stores are not open to walk-in customers and are solely focused on fulfilling online orders.
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