Jesse, your enthusiasm for looking at solving an obvious problem is admirable. I don't want to be one to burst your bubble, but there are a bunch of reasons why this hasn't happened so far. Unfortunately, your strategy of give-it-away is basically 'build-it-they-will-come', and access to solutions in this space hasn't been a problem.
If, after reading all the recommendations on here about how you'll fail, you still think this is worthwhile to approach -- spend your time understanding the retailer (not the consumer user.) If you can meet the retailer's needs, you're onto something.
Spoiler alert: be prepared to learn about how everyone else has tried and failed to do exactly what you're proposing.
If, after reading all the recommendations on here about how you'll fail, you still think this is worthwhile to approach -- spend your time understanding the retailer (not the consumer user.) If you can meet the retailer's needs, you're onto something.
Spoiler alert: be prepared to learn about how everyone else has tried and failed to do exactly what you're proposing.