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Choice at the checkout – why it matters

Inside Retail

Consumers have changed. The trend towards using self-service and self-checkout (SCO) options in both retail and hospitality was already strong, but the pandemic sent it soaring. The same research found that 47 per cent of consumers choose different checkout options each time. sqm footprint.

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Coles doubles down on payments with launch of Flypay for grocery

Inside Retail

A year on from the introduction of payment platform Flypay to Coles Liquor websites, including Liquorland, Vintage Cellars and First Choice Liquor, the digital wallet has now been expanded to grocery shoppers through Coles Online. Coles isn’t the only retailer investing in payments technology. Exciting time’.

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The customer is in control: Here’s the new payment and checkout experience

Inside Retail

E-commerce skyrocketed when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, as more consumers realised its ease and convenience. People flock to shopping centres and it is not just to procure goods and services; it is also about the experiential enjoyment, the social element and the ability to make more informed purchasing decisions.”.

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Aldi Deploys Computer Vision-Enabled Cashierless Checkout at Chicago-Area Store

Retail TouchPoints

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. Amazon , one of the pioneers of cashierless solutions, has been moving away from deployments in supermarkets.

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Walgreens Debuts Wellness-Focused Credit Card, Giant Eagle Expands In-Store Digital Payment Options

Retail TouchPoints

Walgreens has introduced the myWalgreens Credit Card program, while supermarket chain Giant Eagle will start accepting PayPal and Venmo in-store as retailers continue expanding their payment options. Shoppers can apply for either Walgreens card in real time at checkout. Giant Eagle Seeks to Make In-Store Checkout Seamless.

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Amazon May be Pulling Just Walk Out from its Stores, but Autonomous Retail is Booming in Other Arenas

Retail TouchPoints

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.

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What Rewe’s hybrid concept says about the future of checkout-free stores

Inside Retail

Back in 2020, Amazon opened its first Amazon Go store in Seattle, introducing consumers to the concept of full-size, cashierless grocery stores. All the payments would be done automatically. If they opt for the autonomous checkout, customers need to use the Rewe app to register at the entrance to the store. Cutting down costs.

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