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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

The identification, payment, loyalty membership and entry solutions are currently deployed at a total of more than 400 locations in the U.S., The Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology also has been deployed by other brands, including select Panera Bread locations. Amazon acquired Whole Foods in 2017 for $13.7 billion.

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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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Digital Signage Solution Provider Raydiant Secures $13M in Fresh Funding

Retail TouchPoints

Raydiant was founded in 2017 to create connected experiences for brick-and-mortar businesses using cloud-based digital signage technology. New service offerings will focus on bridging the gap between offline and online experiences and increasing productivity. Additional backers include Bloomberg Beta, Transmedia Capital and Ron Conway.

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How digital payments can help businesses lead in customer experience

Inside Retail

In the 2021 financial year, the number of payments on card rose to 12 billion, a 22 per cent increase on 2019 and up by more than 4 billion since 2017. 3 The hidden cost of cash For many organisations, completing the sale with the least disruption is usually more important than eliminating cash.

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The Future of International Commerce is Online — and the Field is Open

Retail TouchPoints

The somewhat unlikely locations are eight rapidly growing countries that are currently off of most retailers’ radar: Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria and the Philippines. There may be a path whereby this point of sale becomes the source for last mile delivery.

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FMI applauds introduction of DIR reform bill

Mass Relators

These payments, known as Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR), were designed to be applied at the point-of-sale to reduce the cost of prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries. According to the federal government, DIR fees charged to pharmacies increased by an extraordinary 45,000% from 2010 to 2017.