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What is Artificial Intelligence, and How Does it Impact Your Point-of-Sale?

Star Miconics

But while those things are still in the realm of science fiction, AI has become increasingly engrained in the modern technology we now use every day, from our smartphones to our point-of-sale (POS) systems. AI helps consumers and workers streamline their activities and increase productivity. But what is artificial intelligence?

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Amazon Plans Chainwide Rollout of Palm-Based Payments at Whole Foods

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon acquired Whole Foods in 2017 for $13.7 “Since we’ve introduced Amazon One at Whole Foods Market stores over the past two years, we’ve seen that customers love the convenience it provides, and we’re excited to bring Amazon One to all of our customers across the U.S.” billion.

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Schnucks Deploys ‘Caper Carts’ to Provide Checkout on Wheels

Retail TouchPoints

“We aim to make customers feel like each shopping experience was custom-made for them, and we’re excited to take another big step forward with the rollout of this pilot of Instacart’s Caper Carts.”

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Consumers and Merchants Should Look Before They Leap into BNPL Services

Retail TouchPoints

Surges in online shopping during the pandemic helped fuel the growth of point-of-sale loans — a market that is forecast to grow at an annualized 9.8% Another danger for consumers using point-of-sale loans is a temptation to overspend. Mac Nab has been in this role since April 2017 when he co-founded the company.

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How Woolies is using 2D barcodes to increase sales and transparency

Inside Retail

The same barcode that you use at your point-of-sale can also be scanned on a phone by the consumer so they can access a lot of information about the products they’re buying. Their journey began in 2017 with just loose produce. “At

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“Transformation agenda”: MFG CEO on Bobux acquisition and growth plans

Inside Retail

Seamless channel movement In 2017, MFG finalised the acquisition of Fusion Retail Brands, which saw labels such as Williams, Mathers, Diana Ferrari and Colorado join its existing brands. It also has a number of new initiatives in the works, including the rollout of a new point- of-sale system, which is set to facilitate further growth. “We

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How Retailers can Combat the Rising Threat of Theft

Retail TouchPoints

Aaron Stamm is a Retail Consultant at Acuity , which he joined in 2017, bringing with him more than 35 years of experience in a broad range of retail. Doing so can equip you with a financial safety net that ensures your hard-earned investment remains protected. Throughout his retail career, loss prevention remained a focus.