Chemesis International Inc. Announces Exclusive Partnership with ViaTouch Media for its VICKI Artificial Intelligence Self-Checkout Solution
Chemesis International Inc. Announces Exclusive Partnership with ViaTouch Media for its VICKI
Artificial Intelligence Self-Checkout Solution
VICKI is an IoT self-checkout solution for regulated retail, powered by artificial intelligence, with secure data storage and
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June 1, 2020
Vancouver, BC – Chemesis International Inc. (CSE: CSI ) ( OTC: CADMF ) ( FRA: CWAA ) (the “Company” or
“Chemesis”), announces its exclusive partnership with Via-Touch Media for its VICKI IoT (“Internet of Things”)
self-checkout solution for retail. Chemesis has exclusive rights across North America for VICKI machines
containing cannabis products, and will announce its initial roll-out plan in the coming weeks.
VICKI allows Chemesis’ to enter the unattended retail channel, with an industry leading, technology enabled
store, deliv ering a preferred shopping experience for both consumer and our retail partners. The platform
leverages the following features:
- Secure facial and age verification to ensure compliance in regulated markets.
- Integrated loyalty program giving consumers the opportunity to setup automated home delivery, and
other perks boosting consumer retention.
- Consumers communicate with VICKI via Natural Language Processing for product information, location
and other information.
- Loss prevention via patent Intelli-Shelf hardware and VICKI Verify Program to combat retail theft and
shrinkage.
- UV-C lighting and QR-Code & contactless payment methods and to prevent and kill up to 99.99% of
bacteria.
- Advanced inventory tracking via cloud-based platform allows for automated reporting and restocking.
- 15-inch display and speakers allow for an enhanced user experience to further elevate a consumer’s
ability to connect with products and information.
VICKI will be branded under the Green Spirit Rx brand, integrating Chemesis’ brick and mortar and unattended
stores. The combination of multiple retail channels gives consumers flexibility with 24/7 accessibility, home
delivery, and access to budtenders in person.
“Chemesis continues to deploy innovative technologies that will certainly pave the future of retail and
consumer experience,” said President of Chemesis, Josh Rosenberg. “We believe VICKI is at the cutting edge of
the consumer retail experience. VICKI gives Chemesis the ability to be within an arm’s reach of our consumers,
delivering proximity for convenience, and leveraging artificial intelligence to create custom recommendations,
subscription based fulfillment, and at home delivery, to UV -C lighting that kills bacteria. The Company will
continue to expand its operations via bricks & mortar along with the deployment of VICKI’s in high traffic areas
and lucrative markets.”
"ViaTouch Media is very excited about this strategic partnership as Chemesis understands the value the VICKI
Smart Store will bring to their Cannabis customers throughout the world. Customers on the go will enjoy the
frictionless shopping experience without having to interact with anyone as VICKI is the attendant who can
answer product questions, guide you to the right selection and reward you for your purchases" says Jim
Sirignano, ViaTouch Media's Chief Revenue Officer.
For more information regarding VICKI, please visit, https://getvicki.com
On Behalf of The Board of Directors
Josh Rosenberg
President
About Chemesis International Inc.
Chemesis International Inc. is a vertically integrated U.S. Multi-State operator with International operations in Puerto
Rico and Colombia.
The Company focuses on prudent capital allocation to ensure it maintains a first mover advantage as it enters new
markets and is committed to differentiate itself by deploying resources in markets with major opportunities. The
Company operates a portfolio of brands that cater to a wide community of cannabis consumers, with focus on quality
and consistency.
Chemesis has facilities in both Puerto Rico and California. The Company is positioned to win additional licenses in
highly competitive merit-based US states and will expand its footprint to ensure it maintains a first mover advantage.
About ViaTouch Media, Inc.
ViaTouch Media is a privately-owned software technology platform company focused on delivering solutions to
disrupt the retail shopping industry by powering AI Self Check Out Smart Stores and IoT devices. Self Check out
supports Social Distancing. ViaTouch Media's patented software platf orm is called VICKI which stands for
“ViaTouch-Intellishelf-Cognitive-Kinetic-Interactions”. The VICKI software platform is powered by artificial
intelligence, enables advanced biometric analytic and purchase capabilities, computer vision at the point of sale
and full multimedia capabilities for marketing and advertising. VICKI AI attendant enables self -check out while
reducing labor costs by 90%, eliminates credit card fraud and speeds transactions. ViaTouch Media is the only
company to leverage all of the se technologies together at the point of sale to help companies promote their
brands, deliver media at the point of sale, increase profit, reduce operating expense and gather empirical
customer data to make dynamic business decisions.
About GSRX Industries Inc.
GSRX Industries Inc. (OTCQB: GSRX), through its subsidiaries, is in the business of acquiring, developing, and
operating retail cannabis dispensaries and non-THC CBD retail stores. GSRX also is in the process of expanding
its business to include distribution, extraction and light manufacturing, and delivery of cannabis and cannabinoid
products. Currently, GSRX operates five cannabis d ispensaries in Puerto Rico under the name Green Spirit RX,
one dispensary in California under the name The Green Room.
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