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Paid in a blink: Rokid AR glasses let shoppers check out instantly with Alipay

Inside Retail

According to Rokid, the system cuts average checkout time from up to 30 seconds with a smartphone to just a few seconds, removing the need to handle a mobile device. Founded in 2014, Rokid develops both hardware and software for augmented reality headsets and related systems.

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Why slowing down in stores can drive big sales: The science behind dwell time

Inside Retail

It’s the reason your local supermarket is now one giant self-checkout dystopia and why even the idea of browsing feels as old-fashioned as sending a telegram. A 2014 study by Patrick Bohl on airport shopping behaviour revealed a striking pattern: Longer dwell time in duty-free shopping zones directly increased spending.

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How three Aussie businesses set themselves up for international success

Inside Retail

Our checkout is fully integrated with Australia Post so we can make sure that what were telling the customer at checkout is reflective of whats actually going to happen, Ludwik says. References : 1 Statista, 2023, Retail e-commerce sales worldwide from 2014 to 2027. Sign up for free today.

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Essential Ecommerce Statistics Every Business Should Know for Success

Small Biz Trends

Key Growth Indicators Marketplaces play a pivotal role in ecommerce, driving 67% of global online sales by 2024, a notable increase from 40% in 2014. By understanding what drives your customers away, you can make necessary adjustments to your website and checkout process. Technological advancements also spur growth.

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California Bans All Plastic Bags, Strengthening Decade-Old Law

Retail TouchPoints

1, 2026, is designed to close a loophole in the plastic bag ban that was passed by the California legislature in 2014 and affirmed by voters in a 2016 referendum, according to the AP. The new law, scheduled to take effect Jan. This straightforward approach is easy to follow and will help dramatically reduce plastic bag pollution.”

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Food Lion Donates 5.4 Million Meals to Families in Need

Retail TouchPoints

24, 2022, customers purchased a specially marked, prepacked Holidays Without Hunger food box for $6 or made a cash donation at checkout. Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves. During the Holidays Without Hunger campaign, which ran from Nov. 9 through Dec.

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Uniqlo opens its first South Australian store, at Myer Centre

Inside Retail

It has 11 fitting rooms for customers and five self-checkout stations to improve the shopping experience. The Adelaide store marks Uniqlo’s 30th store after debuting in Australia in 2014. The Japanese retail giant is expanding its footprint into other markets including the US, Europe, China, South Korea and Singapore.

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