Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Walmart has opened its first-ever Pet Services center at the same store in Dallas, Ga. Now customers will be able to conveniently access their family’s basic health care solutions in one central location, including the health care needs of their furry friends,” said Kaitlyn Shadiow, VP of Merchandising for Pets at Walmart U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Self-checkout is already a big part of how customers shop — according to RBR’s report, “EPOS and Self Checkout in 2020” , shipments of self-checkout solutions increased by 52% in 2019 to a new record high. How can retailers learn how their shoppers and store associates are using self-checkout solutions?

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Walmart will offer buy now, pay later (BNPL) options at self-checkout kiosks in more than 4,500 U.S. Walmart is making a big move in that direction with the integration of BNPL financing at its self-checkout kiosks, allowing customers to pay over time for everything from electronics and apparel to toys and more. year over year.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 11, 2023

Companies that invest in a personalized customer service (CS) program will see improvement in both savings and revenue, despite the loss on returns. The key to creating a seamless self-service experience is to provide a blend of AI-assisted and real-life service agent interactions to make the process as quick and easy as possible.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

Albertsons Media Collective , the retail media arm of the Albertsons Companies , has teamed up with commerce media solution Criteo to expand its onsite retail media offerings. ” To learn more about retail media, check out our full guide here.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2021

Telia — a telecommunications company in the Nordic and Baltic states — is piloting a new self-service store model in Tartu, Estonia, as it looks for cost-effective ways to serve customers in regions where full-service offices aren’t in place.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

Zeropark offers commerce media solutions, targeted at retail brands and agencies looking to drive incremental performance and efficient sales with sustainable, cookieless and 100% brand-safe advertising. The solutions are designed to meet consumers while they’re in a shopping mindset and at their highest moments of intent.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

CMOs are working with limited spending power, prompting a critical examination of resource allocation and a quest for cost-effective yet high-impact solutions. Retail Media Networks that offer managed service advertising solutions are likely to take a more active approach to channel selection. ad spending to increase 5.1%

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

BGC will start its infrastructure journey with NCR Emerald, a cloud-native POS solution that will help unlock robust, integrated capabilities across BGC’s physical infrastructure. Now that we’re live in our first store, we plan to start rolling out NCR’s solutions to our 206 locations.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2024

Alliance Retail Group (ARG) — a nonprofit self-negotiating ad group that helps independent grocers band together to remain competitive — has launched a retail media network (RMN) that will be powered by Swiftly. Solutions like this could help smaller players create the economies of scale needed to get a piece of this ever-growing pie.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 5, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, homebound consumers became digital-first natives as they turned to self-service channels to manage their lives and satisfy their shopping needs. Customers want service, responsiveness and results, and they want it all now. Bottom line: service doesn’t begin with traditional channels.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

While this certainly makes online shopping easier, it also means that consumers expect fast, first-contact resolutions during customer service interactions — and unfortunately, retailers can struggle to meet this demand. AI-driven solutions offer businesses a powerful way to personalize customer experiences.

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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.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 21, 2021

Speaking at a webinar, hosted by Inside Retail , Andrew Hoff, head of technology for retail at Co-op UK, highlighted the importance of self-service as a quick and safe checkout option, particularly at the height of the pandemic. Self-service] continues to be our predominant kind of point-of-sale. In-app vs self-service.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

So-called “negative option” services are a controversial yet time-tested method of doing business. Under this model, a customer signs up for a subscription service, typically as part of a free trial offer. The customer is then charged on an ongoing basis unless they explicitly cancel the service in question.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 15, 2023

“Fans can look forward to convenience and speedy service at the KFC South Penrith Drive Thru, as well as a tech show to boot,” said Michael Clark, chief supply chain officer at KFC Australia. Customers dining in will also have the option of placing their order via three self-service kiosks.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In the store environment, retailers need to evaluate the physical security of POS terminals and self-scanning technology. In 2014, cybercriminals used a third-party vendor’s credentials to enter Home Depot’s network and deployed malware on the self-checkout systems to steal customer information.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Today’s consumers are busier than ever, which has resulted in a greater demand for faster solutions to their retail problems. Conversational commerce that includes programmable voice solutions have provided the ability to establish accounts, make purchases, pay by phone and receive delivery alerts — all using voice technology.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Self check-out solutions have increasingly become a critical aspect of the supermarket shopping experience for consumers, with an estimated two-thirds of shoppers reporting a preference for automated technologies over interacting with a human check-out operator. The technology itself, however, isn’t without its drawbacks.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

“As retail evolves, market-leading brands understand that consumers don’t separate their online shopping experience from their physical shopping experience and that shoppers expect a seamless experience in both,” explains Cameron Hanns, director at Entwined, a digital signage and kiosk solution provider.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

Walmart is planning to scale its InHome delivery service to reach 30 million households by the end of the year, up from the 6 million homes that already have access to the service. Launched in 2019, Walmart’s InHome service offers delivery of fresh groceries and everyday essentials directly into customers’ refrigerators.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As it did with many other aspects of retail, COVID-19 gave a major boost to touchless technology applications — and enthusiasm for these solutions will continue even after the pandemic has waned, according to Greg Buzek, Founder and President of IHL Group.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2022

Gap has launched a fulfillment service for retailers called GPS Platform Service , offering omnichannel fulfillment using Gap’s nationwide distribution network and handling tasks including delivery to customers or stores, returns initiation and processing at its fulfillment centers. For the first time, we are making Gap Inc.’s

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Take Stock of the Inventory Amid the digital transformation of retail, technologies such as SquareSpace have become more commonplace at the point of sale, while self-service kiosks and cashierless checkouts are now ubiquitous. Invest now to save later.

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Retail Customer Experience

JANUARY 9, 2024

A deep dive into the symbiotic relationship between the growing demand for self-service solutions and the transformative potential of MDM in shaping a superior customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Knowledge management can give retail businesses a competitive advantage by elevating the customer experience, by providing quality and consistent customer service. For instance, call agent scripts have to be frequently updated when a new product or service is launched. 24/7 support through self-service portals.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 30, 2022

Through the partnership, Rakuten Advertising will incorporate influencer marketing into its managed affiliate campaign strategies and offer a fully integrated self-service influencer solution.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2023

Self-service micro market chain Morsl has secured $5 million in a series-A capital round, increasing the company’s valuation to $14.4 Borland added that the new capital would allow the company to market its services and show how it can provide employers with a workable wellness solution for their employees.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2024

The services provided under this collaboration will encompass local pick-up, warehousing, international transportation, access to Chinese bonded warehouses, customs clearance, and comprehensive delivery services across China.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Drugstore retailer Kruidvat plans to enhance its checkout experience in more than 1,200 stores in the Netherlands and Belgium by offering customers a self-service option. The retailer — a part of A.S.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

These high-tech displays can highlight new product releases, share product information, provide real-time offers, facilitate self-service pickups and endless aisles, and upsell and cross-sell. Digital signs and screens provide a powerful and engaging way for retailers to display ads, videos, and traditional store signs.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2022

observes Teaj Sian, Managing Director at Glory Global Solutions (Australia). 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.”. There will always be space for physical retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

By embracing innovative solutions like autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, repurposing existing spaces and utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM), cities can foster engaging shopping experiences while addressing mobility and parking challenges.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 14, 2021

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions has introduced ELERA, a unified commerce platform designed to help retailers reimagine their businesses without the constraints of traditional retail IT systems. ELERA employs microservices along with data solutions to harness big data, and IoT and Touchpoints to enable frictionless commerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Coveo and Qubit’s combined ecommerce experience will help the companies develop solutions that enable retailers to keep up with evolving consumer expectations regarding relevance at scale through the use of AI. The deal is expected to accelerate Coveo’s geographic expansion into the UK and European markets.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Sam’s Club has partnered with ecommerce advertising solution Pacvue to help brands that advertise on the retailers’ site reach the right consumers at the right moment. The new partnership is facilitated through an API integration with the Sam’s Club Members Access Platform (MAP), where brands access and manage their ad campaigns.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The camera points at the scan area of the self-checkout terminal. Has a shopper moved away from the self-checkout without a payment transaction? Toshiba is currently also rolling out its solutions for Produce Recognition and Fraud Prevention for two projects. Does the article match the EAN code?

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