Grand opening of JDX Presto Concept Store on 12.12 at Quill City Mall KL
officiated by: Senior Vice President of Quill City Mall KL,
Justin Liew (L-1) Group CEO of
Quill Group of Companies, Koong Wai Seng (L-3) Group MD & CEO of PUC Berhad, Cheong Chia Chou (L-5) Senior Manager of International Business Division
Supply Chain & Logistics Dept. of JD Logistics, Gary Sun
(L-6) Y.M. Tengku Dato’ Hishammuddin Zaizi bin Y.A.M. Tengku Azman
Shah Alhaj (L-7) Acting Chairman of Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), YBhg.
Dato’ Mathialakan Chelliah (R-6) Founder of Smuzcity Berhad, Kent Lee (R-5) Group Executive Director
of Quill Group of Companies, Dato’ Ar. Michael Ong (R-3)
● JDX Presto Concept Store, the largest cashless
concept store in ASEAN, celebrates its official grand opening at Quill City
Mall KL today, signifying joint effort of PUC and Smuzcity to creating a
cashless retail scene in Malaysia
● Every transaction at JDX Presto Concept Store is
cashless and seamless AI- and RFID-powered JDX Presto Unmanned Fridges
are available in store
Kuala Lumpur, 12 December 2019 – JDX
Presto Concept Store, the largest cashless concept store in ASEAN, celebrates
its official grand opening at Quill City Mall KL today. The partnership between
PUC Berhad (“PUC”) and Smuzcity Berhad (“Smuzcity”) in launching their first
Online-to-Offline (“O2O”) store signifies the joint effort of the two parties
to create a cashless retail scenario in Malaysia.Spanning a total
50,000 square feet in the strategically located Quill City Mall KL on Level 3
(Lot 63, 63B and 72), JDX Presto Concept Store hosts products from a host of
brands covering categories such as Electrical Appliances, Gadgets, Health &
Beauty, Home & Living, Fashion and Food & Beverage, with a total of up
to 3,000 Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) from J.Zao, as well as other top selling
products from China and the ASEAN region.It is easy to
begin shopping around the store. Shoppers just need to scan the QR code of
their selected product with the Presto app and enjoy a hassle-free payment
experience by checking out with the eWallet named PrestoPay in the app.
Shoppers can opt for on-the-spot self-pickup or for convenient delivery to
doorstep, supported by JD Logistics, the logistics affiliate of JD.com, China’s
largest retailer.Shoppers can
take a break from their shopping sprees and enjoy some refreshments from the
AI- and RFID-powered JDX Presto Unmanned Fridges, developed by JD Logistics’
logistics innovation lab, JDX, that are available at the in-store cafe. By
scanning the displayed QR code with Presto app, shoppers are able to unlock the
fridge and pick their favourite products off the shelves. Payment will be
deducted from PrestoPay accordingly after the door is closed.
In line with the
government’s roadmap to transform Malaysia into a cashless society, PUC has
fully embraced digital finance, from the inclusion of PrestoPay to the
introduction of micro-financing facility, PrestoPay Credit Financing to its
ecosystem. At JDX Presto Concept Store, every transaction is cashless and
seamless.Group Managing
Director and Chief Executive Officer of PUC Berhad, CHEONG Chia Chou said, “We
proudly launched Presto two years ago, and along the way, our teams have worked
relentlessly to gradually enrich Presto with various digital offerings. Today
truly marks a great milestone on our journey, with the grand opening of our
first ever O2O store. We are excited to extend to Malaysians the opportunity to
first explore JDX innovations via PrestoMall and then complete the shopping
journey by visiting JDX Presto Concept Store or vice versa, as we believe that
the integrated experience is important for consumers to touch and feel the
actual products, providing a sense of certainty to consumers with lesser or no
experience in online purchase.” Cheong added,
“The symbol for Presto is a rabbit. It was chosen as the central character due
to its fun-loving personality, its alertness, its ability to navigate
challenges effortlessly, and the way it sprints and leaps at lightning speed,
reflecting the brand’s propensity for growth. With the launch of our first O2O
store, shoppers are welcome to meet and take a photo with Presto, doubling the
joy of shopping with fun and interactive elements. Presto-themed merchandise is
also available in the store for Presto lovers.” Founder of
Smuzcity, Kent Lee Kian Yan shared, “We are proud to leverage JDX technology to
bring increased cashless convenience to shoppers in Malaysia through homegrown
super app Presto.”“Ever picture
yourself shopping in shopping mall without your wallet? With a smartphone in
hand, your shopping journey is now good to go. Together with PUC, we are
committed to add a touch of innovation to the retail scene, redefining and
shaping a unique O2O shopping experience for Malaysians,” Lee added.
To begin shopping in
JDX Presto Concept Store, shoppers just need to scan the QR code of selected products
with Presto app and enjoy hassle-free payment experience by checking out with
PrestoPay. Shoppers can opt for on-the-spot self-pickup or for convenient
delivery to doorstep
Official venue
partner, Group Executive Director of Quill Group of Companies, Dato’ Ar.
Michael Ong said, “Our retail mall offers utmost support to the adoption of
digital payment that is a win-win for both shoppers and sellers. Back in May,
Presto held their first Cashless Raya Bazaar at Quill City Mall KL to encourage
and educate consumers to go cashless while shopping for their Raya needs, which
saw a success. We are more than delighted to be part of their adventure in the
retail scene.”
Senior Vice
President of Quill City Mall KL, Justin Liew added, “As Quill City Mall KL is
repositioning itself towards the ‘phygital’ era, JDX Presto Concept Store is
very much aligned with the direction we are moving forward. That focuses on
consumer-centric technology infrastructure that facilitates the interactions
between the consumers and brands. Thus, we are very excited to be able to
collaborate with both parties closely in a set of exciting activities; such as,
expanding home-grown brands to the international platform.”In conjunction
with the grand opening of JDX Presto Concept Store, the first 300 shoppers will
be eligible to purchase selected SKUs at only RM12.12, limited to one item per
shopper. Queuing starts at 8am and the doors are open to public at 11am on 12
December 2019. Continuing the celebration, until 15 December 2019, shoppers can
spot and scan QR codes placed in the store and the mall to earn free PrestoPay
Credits, which can then be spent in store and on any services on Presto.
Adding to the
shopping pleasure, 5 shoppers who spend a minimum of RM50 in the store with
PrestoPay from 12 December 2019 to 31 December 2019 will have a chance to win a
pair of Hong Kong Disneyland Theme Park admission tickets.
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