Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 16, 2024

supermarket with cashier-free checkout technology powered by computer vision. It’s exciting to see a checkout-free capability live in one of our stores,” said Eric Traxler, VP of IT at Aldi in a statement. Aldi has retrofitted its Aurora, Ill.

Checkout 130

Checkout Supermarket ATS Consumer 130

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Simplifying Checkout In this case, “simplifying checkout” means embracing “self-checkout.” To prove the value of these experiences, Buzek cited results at retailer Sam’s Club , where stores that offered a self-checkout option registered sales 18% higher than those without it.

Payment Services 361

Payment Services Checkout Fulfillment Kiosk 361

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2022

Mashgin , a self-checkout solution powered by AI and computer vision, has raised $62.5 The Mashgin solution speeds checkout by reading multiple items simultaneously, although it requires shoppers to set their purchases down on the countertop devices’ base to operate. million in Series B funding at a $1.5

Checkout 257

Checkout Payment Services Planning Point of Sale 257

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

The statistics show that more and more retail businesses are implementing IoT solutions to explore new ways of connecting with customers, boost sales and streamline business operations. IoT solutions enable retail stores to monitor and manage their equipment, including HVAC systems and refrigerators. Self-checkout.

Payment Services 246

Payment Services Checkout Inventory Management Customer Experience 246

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 22, 2021

Autonomous convenience store retailer Wundermart is expanding its operations, with plans to open more than 10,000 checkout-free stores in a partnership with contactless checkout company AiFi. Smaller stores have less space to work with, which means smaller products selections where every SKU counts.

Payment Services 317

Payment Services Checkout ATS Kiosk 317

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Whether it was inspiration from this “summer of sport” or keeping up with the ever-changing weather, the increasing unpredictability of consumers’ shopping habits was on display this summer. The cost-of-living crisis is undoubtedly driving buying decisions, so simplifying the consumer journey is essential for closing the sale.

Merchant Services 264

Merchant Services Social Commerce Checkout Payment Services 264

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2022

Controlling traffic volume and giving the perception of control and exclusivity to the consumer is one way to make the most out of each square inch. Self-Checkout/Roaming Checkout. Versions of self-checkout are already in play for grocery, big box and a variety of other stores, mostly to reduce wait times at registers.

Payment Services 264

Payment Services Checkout Shrinkage Fast Fashion 264

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2023

Then, last year, in-store sales grew faster than online sales, while ecommerce stocks took a big hit. Retailers cited rising costs, declining consumer spending and supply chain volatility as their top concerns. Those same cameras and sensors also are at the heart of the grab-and-go checkout system featured in Amazon Go stores.

Payment Services 242

Payment Services Inventory Management Checkout Loss Prevention 242

Inside Retail

APRIL 11, 2022

The pandemic has greatly shifted consumers’ preferences for shopping, whether this be physically or online. The increased prevalence of omnichannel solutions has forced businesses to rethink their approach to keeping consumers engaged when shopping in-store. An example of this is using a QR code system.

Payment Services 147

Payment Services Checkout Point of Sale Advertising 147

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 23, 2023

Increasingly, however, their focus has turned to the large amounts of data processed at the “edge,” and not just transactional information: inventory, sensor, capacity, video, performance — across tens to hundreds of devices in each store. Edge systems process data in real time.

Payment Services 277

Payment Services Customer Experience Promotions Point of Sale 277

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Consumers select their items and then leave the store via an exit gate that they unlock either with their credit or debit card or by hovering their palm over an Amazon One device. RFID tags placed on jerseys, hats and other items allow customers to carry out (and even wear out) their purchases without standing in line to check out.

Apparel 275

Apparel Payment Services Checkout Location 275

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 29, 2021

Namely, the conversations focus on how traditional brick-and-mortar stores can incorporate AI into their operations as more and more fully autonomous stores pop up around the world. Simultaneously, data and analytics were at the forefront of retailers’ minds as stores sought to anticipate their consumers’ needs.

Payment Services 236

Payment Services Checkout Customer Retention Kiosk 236

Retail Minded

APRIL 3, 2024

In 2024, two critical factors will demand your attention: Consumer Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and operational efficiency. But is it the Consumer Privacy Rights Act or California Privacy Rights Act? It’s more a demonstration of commitment to consumers’ trust and privacy. What are strategies for CPRA compliance?

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Store Operations Inventory Management Consumer 52

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Cyberattacks and network outages can disrupt operations and erode customer loyalty. This article delves into the evolving threat landscape, examining the impact of these disruptions on retail operations and exploring proactive measures for safeguarding businesses, customer data and reputations.

Payment Services 275

Payment Services Wholesale Store Layout Inventory Management 275

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2020

Understanding consumer behaviors will be key to building (or rebuilding) a successful retail business in a post-pandemic world. Data will fuel the shift to digital, according to expert contributors to the recent Retail TouchPoints (RTP) webinar, Analyzing The Shift To Digital From 7,000 Marketers And 1B Consumers Worldwide.

Marketing 285

Marketing Consumer Checkout Customer Experience 285

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The store combines a manned checkout with the use of computer vision as part of checkout-free shopping powered by AiFi Solutions. Stocking 2,000 SKUs ranging from fresh meats to snacks, this store represents the largest deployment to date of the AiFi Autonomous Store Platform OASIS.

Shopping 321

Shopping Checkout Payment Services Consumer 321

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Imagine you pick up all the things you need for your farm, and then they tell you that they currently cannot process credit cards. Connectivity is critical to driving in-store traffic, providing a seamless shopping experience, fostering a robust brand connection and creating lasting memories. Tractor Supply Co. , You get the drift.

Sporting Goods 260

Sporting Goods Payment Services Shrinkage Point of Sale 260

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

To accomplish this, operational models need to be adapted quickly. Predicting what’s to come isn’t easy, but having a robust network infrastructure in place would allow retailers to deploy new services rapidly when they’re ready to add them — regardless of where stores are located, or how long they’ve been established.

Payment Services 185

Payment Services Fulfillment Location Checkout 185

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The Retail market landscape has seen significant changes in retail trends and shifts in consumer behavior since the coronavirus breakout, but the industry now appears more optimistic about the growth prospects. Self-service check-ins and checkouts have become the new norm, saving time and money for retailers. New Look Stores.

Retail Trends 94

Retail Trends Consumer Payment Services Fulfillment 94

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2023

That sense of unease is to be expected from a cohort shaped by both the 2008-2009 Great Recession and the COVID pandemic, and it’s had a big impact on their shopping choices: nearly half ( 48% ) say they shop the most often at discount/off-price retailers, and 25% frequently patronize dollar stores.

Discount Store 286

Discount Store Shopping ATS Payment Services 286

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 17, 2023

“This will enable the creation and execution of innovative promotion types, along with unified promotional execution across all of our direct-to-consumer channels, enhancing customer engagement.” In May 2023, The Vitamin Shoppe went private and named Lee Wright , who had been serving as Interim CEO, the top job on a permanent basis.

Point of Sale 244

Point of Sale Promotions Checkout Consumer 244

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

At its 350+ stores in 11 countries, Crocs has implemented customer engagement and merchandise management solutions for POS, merchandising, audit and operations management and analytics. In addition to Aptos, Crocs partnered closely with retail strategy company Sophelle on the deployment. “We

Payment Services 147

Payment Services Customer Experience Checkout Management 147

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Curious about how consumer attitudes and behaviors are evolving? Want the latest thinking on how brick-and-mortar stores can be reconfigured for a post-pandemic environment? What consumers really want from brands and retailers. Practical ways to harness the enthusiasm of values-driven consumers. 17 from 1:20 to 2:10 p.m.

Merchant Services 330

Merchant Services Payment Services Consumer Beauty and Health 330

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2020

Walmart Canada will augment and modernize its supply chain with the construction of two new distribution centers equipped with next-generation automation, and the implementation of new warehouse management systems at DCs to help meet the needs of omnichannel consumers. On the distribution front, Walmart Canada will open a 300,000-square-foot.

Fulfillment 225

Fulfillment Payment Services Beauty and Health Checkout 225

365 Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Zebra Technologies Corporation , an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, will put retail data insights and The Modern Store by Zebra framework centre stage at EuroShop , booth A79/Hall 6, Dusseldorf, Germany from 26 February – 2 March.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Checkout ATS Inventory Management 52

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2024

Fortunately, the shift toward diverse checkout options and digital receipts has fostered new touch points for retailers looking to make a memorable impact. In fact, 53% of shoppers under 45 years old prefer self-checkout options , and 89% of consumers of any age like the idea of a digital receipt.

Checkout 286

Checkout Point of Sale Returns Kiosk 286

Inside Retail

JUNE 3, 2021

Thirteen years after Woolworths introduced self-service checkouts to Australian supermarket shoppers, discount grocer Aldi has bowed to the demand for quick and convenient self-serve transactions at its stores. They clearly recognise a need to give consumers choices. Quiet observer.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Checkout Promotions Supermarket 52

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 10, 2023

Retailers often think about the checkout process as if it’s an isolated obstacle separate from the rest of the shopper journey, particularly on mobile devices. Even so, retailers can benefit when they view checkout challenges in the context of shoppers’ full range of expectations.

Checkout 147

Checkout Payment Services Shipping Accounting 147

I Vend

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Consumers continue to spend on essentials such as food, personal care, and basic clothing, but reduce their outlay on items such as furniture, home electronics, sporting goods and accessories. Retail Technology: Efficient in-store operations. Fast, reliable retail POS system and contactless payments for smooth checkout.

Dead-Stock 98

Dead-Stock Payment Services Sporting Goods Inventory Management 98

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2024

This is the second part of our two-part series, “From Self-Checkout to Just Walk Out: A Look at Autonomous Retail Experiences.” In part one we went beyond the headlines to uncover the reality of the self-checkout situation. In part two, we’re examining the feasibility of fully autonomous checkout solutions like Amazon’s Just Walk Out.

Checkout 270

Checkout Payment Services Point of Sale Location 270

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2020

As the LUXIE brand has grown to become a global DTC cosmetic tools brand sold in 160 countries, its consumer base has shifted from an average age of under 20 to a 30- to 45-year-old demographic. Riley : When I first came on board as CEO in February 2018, I wanted to get us out in front of a lot of consumers.

Checkout 193

Checkout Fulfillment Shipping Payment Services 193

V Count

JULY 9, 2021

Slow-moving lines not only cause shopper frustration but may also affect brand loyalty: 74% of shoppers will go to a competitor’s store if they perceive a faster queue time. According to a study by EPSON, 56% of consumers say that fast payment and short queues are critical to “positively influencing their perception of a retail brand.”.

Management 52

Management Checkout Payment Services Technical Support 52

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 17, 2023

While most supermarkets prioritized developments that facilitated COVID-era shopping behaviors like grocery delivery, curbside pickup or self-checkout, grocery shoppers are now looking for improved in-store experiences. If one store finds lightning in a bottle, there needs to be a way to replicate that in other stores. #2:

Specialty Retailers 266

Specialty Retailers Grocer Payment Services Outdoor 266

Retalon

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Instead of only shipping to customers’ homes, retailers let online customers shop from their local and online store’s inventory and pick up their orders from their closest brick-and-mortar location the same day. A retail fulfillment process that is known as BOPIS — Buy Online, Pickup In-Store. What is BOPIS?

Fulfillment 41

Fulfillment Payment Services Inventory Management Shipping 41

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

This, combined with workforce shortages, has caused airports to move more toward automation, with self-service check-in kiosks, baggage drops and mini stores. Consumers are also becoming more exposed to self-checkout options, and they are in turn becoming more normalized and natural.

Payment Services 245

Payment Services Kiosk Marketing Shrinkage 245

I Vend

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Optimising store operations – When it comes to store operations, one of the things that all successful retailers have in common is optimised processes and efficiency. Things change and before you know it, customers want new services, new products, new ways of interacting.

Payment Services 105

Payment Services Supply Chain Management Store Operations Point of Sale 105

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The centrality of the POS has led both retailers and solution providers to integrate it with other fundamental operational systems, from inventory and order management to customer relationship management (CRM) and, of course, payments. Large retailers in particular are interested in having a single uniform user interface.

Point of Sale 253

Point of Sale Merchant Services Payment Services Checkout 253