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Amazon Extends Just Walk Out Technology to Apparel and Fan Gear with RFID

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon has incorporated RFID capabilities into its Just Walk Out cashierless technology to handle the sale of apparel and fan gear at two Seattle sports venues. 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.

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How will consumers shop in 2025? Here’s a look at four emerging profiles

Inside Retail

A recent report by WGSN on the future consumer sheds some light on the emerging trends that businesses need to take into account. The report states that four consumer profiles will drive businesses in 2025: the new nihilists, the reductionists, the timekeepers and the pioneers. The pioneers The last consumer profile is the pioneers.

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Walmart Brings BNPL to Self-Checkout in 4,500 Stores Via Expanded Partnership with Affirm

Retail TouchPoints

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. will help even more consumers increase their purchasing power during the holiday shopping season and beyond.”

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Athletic Apparel Retailer Boosts AOV 54% With Buy Now, Pay Later Option

Retail TouchPoints

We’ve been pleased to see consumer confidence translate to larger basket sizes and increased buying frequency with ViaBill’s help.”. Retailers are paid up front and ViaBill assumes credit and fraud risk. Now more than ever, we recognize the need for more flexible payment options,” said Thomas Patterson, CEO of IAB MFG in a statement.

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NRF 2024: Key Takeaways From Retail Thought Leaders

Retail Minded

Georganne Bender, a retail thought leader and consumer anthropologist, wasn’t quite as interested in technology when reflecting on what retail needs to see in the year ahead but rather the merchandising in stores. And not from off the floor, which is where I often see apparel these days. ” I couldn’t agree more.

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5 Trends from NRF 2023 That Retailers Can’t Ignore

Retail TouchPoints

We expect RMNs to expand beyond grocery into apparel and specialty and convenience stores. Leading retailers are seeing a double-digit ROI on every dollar spent on sales associates, outperforming consumer-facing mobile apps. This is the first step toward a reimagining of the physical store.

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Study: Industry-Wide Efforts Will be Needed to Build on Sustainability Progress

Retail TouchPoints

Data from The Sustainability EDIT 2021 from marketplace intelligence platform EDITED reveals both progress and problems, including greenwashing and concerns about offering products that are simultaneously sustainable, affordable for consumers and profitable for retailers. Sustainability Can Synergize with Inclusivity.

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