Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the retail industry, fundamentally changing how businesses operate and interact with customers. With the integration of AI-powered technologies, retailers can enhance customer experiences, optimise operations and drive revenue growth.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Simon Properties is partnering with Dropit to bring omnichannel inventory management and fulfillment capabilities to its facilities. “Simon’s commitment to shaping the future of retail aligns perfectly with our pursuit of technological innovation,” said Karin Cabili, Founder and CEO of Dropit in a statement.

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M19 Retail

JULY 5, 2023

MIAMI, FLORIDA, July 5, 2023 – Mi9 Retail, a leading provider of Retail Software, is pleased to announce that the Aubuchon Company has successfully piloted Mi9 Store Self-Checkout in their hardware and home improvement stores. Mi9 Store Self-Checkout software uses intuitive and highly configurable UX to engage customers and process sales.”

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Preparing Internal Operations for Smart Stores The importance of operational preparedness is especially true for grocers implementing emerging technologies such as autonomous checkout, also referred to as seamless checkout. These operations may struggle to adapt to the unique needs of automated checkout systems and smart stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

It’s hard to believe that the invention of the UPC — first used by railroads almost 100 years ago and then introduced to speed grocery checkout lines back in 1974 — hasn’t changed. Consumers want more information about the products they buy, and retailers want more visibility into the products their customers buy.

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Star Miconics

OCTOBER 6, 2023

But what does it mean for your cannabis business regarding the necessary point-of-sale (POS) hardware for selling at farmers markets? Not only does it streamline business operations, making sales swifter and more efficient, but it can also enhance the overall customer experience.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Conversely, they might spot an item in a store, compare prices on their smartphone, and choose either to take it to the checkout or order it online for home delivery. Furthermore, AI’s predictive analytics capabilities enable retailers to anticipate demand surges or dips and adjust their inventory accordingly.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 29, 2021

NewStore’s combined cloud-based POS and order management solution will allow Faherty to bring together customer, order and inventory data into an omnichannel order management system. Our brand is a true labor of love,” said Alex Faherty, Co-founder and CEO of Faherty Brand in a statement. “Our

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I Vend

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Having the ability to predict the future, to know how shoppers are going to behave would make retailers as excited as a child finding a full Santa sack at the end of their bed on Christmas morning. Retailers have to grow their share of a finite wallet, making promotions and customer experience an essential part of the retail mix.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2022

5G is really three things — speed , latency and massive connectivity ,” said Michael Colaneri, a 30-year AT&T veteran who now leads the telecom’s retail business vertical. a retail store] with their own custom networks. Fraud Prevention, Customer Support and More in Real Time. Fast, Frictionless Checkout.

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I Vend

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Online shopping is intrinsically more personalized – a customer can be greeted by name, shown previous orders, receive suggestions for items they might like and have their payment details stored for seamless checkout. Rapid checkout in store – for many shoppers, the experience is all about efficiency.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

Over the last year or so we’ve seen retailers and ecommerce sellers adopting AI tools at a frenetic pace. From backend inventory optimization to identifying salesfloor hotspots to highly targeted marketing programs, we’re seeing an influx of great retailing practices, all being driven by AI. Practical Benefits of AI in Grocery.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

Looking at all the stats, frankly one might even say quite the opposite. at the peak of the pandemic. at the peak of the pandemic. Add the increasing CPC costs at all sorts of paid advertisement channels and harsher competition to that, and you get a not-so-rosy outlook for the market altogether. in 2019 to 14.9%

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Zebra Technologies Corporation , an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, will put retail data insights and The Modern Store by Zebra framework centre stage at EuroShop , booth A79/Hall 6, Dusseldorf, Germany from 26 February – 2 March.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 11, 2021

retail executives whose stores offered at least one method of store-based online order fulfillment — revealed that the pandemic triggered a 5X increase in ecommerce volume in 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. 2 motivator for future store visits by customers, second only to the need for same-day products.

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I Vend

APRIL 9, 2024

Mobile POS is one of the fastest growing retail trends – with store associates being armed with devices that run the same cloud-based POS software as the fixed checkouts, enabling payment, inventory management and loyalty anywhere in the store. Mobile POS System iVend mobile POS takes service to customers in the aisle.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Actionable data can also help retailers with inventory management across all locations. If the customer needs more information or help, these systems are particularly good at alerting retail managers to know quickly that a customer service action is needed.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 3, 2023

With new applications on the horizon, AI is set to play an ever growing role in improving not only customer experience, but also store efficiency and operations. At Amazon, algorithms are used to track consumer behaviour and adapt product recommendations based on a wide range of factors.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2024

The brand was co-founded in 2014 by best friends Sarah Miller and Jessie Gargan, who were 23 and 26, respectively, at the time. They had met five years prior when Gargan hired Miller as a Christmas casual at Sportsgirl. We are prioritising building and maintaining customer loyalty programs,” Santic continued.

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I Vend

MARCH 20, 2024

Mobile POS is one of the fastest growing retail trends – with store associates being armed with devices that run the same cloud-based POS software as the fixed checkouts, enabling payment, inventory management and loyalty anywhere in the store. Mobile POS System iVend mobile POS takes service to customers in the aisle.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

PoS systems are becoming essential for managing everyday commercial operations, from simple payment processing to inventory management and sales analytics in retail companies. In this article, we’ll dive into the main benefits PoS systems can bring and must-have features you should incorporate into your custom PoS software.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Over the course of her 30-year career, The Vitamin Shoppe CEO has held leadership roles at Godiva , Sally Beauty , Pier 1 , Bath & Body Works , Gap and The Disney Store. It’s been a while since she’s been on the front lines though — not since the late ‘80s to be exact, when she was a manager at Express.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

A recent study from Wharton’s Baker Retailing Center and The Verde Group found that retailers can increase shopper repurchase intent by nearly 60% by delivering a great experience. These experience centers can benefit significantly from 5G to wow the customers. Tractor Supply Co.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

The first Amazon Style store is set to open later this year at The Americana at Brand shopping mall in Los Angeles. “We We obsessed over designing a shopping experience focused on helping customers find great looks, and it led us to create Amazon Style,” said a company blog announcing the new store format.

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Rain Pros

AUGUST 4, 2023

As a specialty retail store owner, you are not merely running a business; you are curating an experience for your customers, offering them products and services that align with their specific interests and aspirations. POS payment processing plays an important role in this customer experience.

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I Vend

AUGUST 17, 2022

Whether they’re buying via ecommerce solutions or in the brick and mortar store, they want a smooth and hassle-free retail experience, to get the job done as painlessly as possible. This means they want shorter queues and rapid checkout, self-service options, and a range of ways to pay. iVend Retail for Supermarket.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2023

They covered how brands can provide elevated and curated customer experiences and how clear differentiation, and even re-invention, can be critical to meeting consumer demand and providing a sustainable future for retailers. What mattered was, were we serving the consumer in the way the consumer preferred?”

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Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2023

This can be seen by the adoption of QR codes – the use of which accelerated amid Covid-19 restrictions – self checkout in supermarkets and autonomous mobile robots, which are being utilised by major retailers for (among other things) logistical, supply chain and other inventory management tasks.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

“You’re going to see a fresh coat of paint, you’re going to see new and improved lighting that really shows that product,” Rosen explained, and “you’re also going to see centralized checkout.” JCPenney is upgrading merchandising tools and supply chain operations to improve product availability as well as the overall fulfillment experience.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 19, 2023

New technologies and approaches are being introduced all the time with the goal of improving the customer experience. This is the first point of contact for many customers and can have a huge impact. Networks need to continuously maximize the customer experience, and be easy to roll out, implement, upgrade, and maintain.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

This is the seventh year of the Index , and while the company noted that top-performers “aggressively” rolled out optimized content, frictionless checkout and other cross-channel capabilities, there was a sizeable gap between industry leaders and their peers. As an example, curbside pickup exploded during COVID.

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Retail Minded

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The term “digital” refers to both the Internet as well as mobile devices that allow customers to buy products from anywhere at any time. Digital technology allows retailers like Amazon not only to access their customers but also to keep track of their habits through data collection techniques. Internet of Things (IoT).

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M19 Retail

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Alterra Mountain Company, a leading name in the world of year-round mountain destinations , is now live on Mi9 Platform at Stratton in Vermont, the first of several resorts. The Mi9 Retail Platform will prove its value by supporting operations at scale across our merchandise management, store operations, and warehouses.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Credit: Żabka Polska The Evolving Autonomous Store Technology, Concepts, and Capabilities Retailers have attempted to solve the friction-filled checkout experiences for decades. At Deutsche Bank Park, fans can buy their products in just a few seconds, simply by walking by [4]. At

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2023

Lesson 1: Network Analytics Can Streamline Operations The NFL uses advanced WiFi analytics to gain insights into fan activity — cashless payments for beer, posting on social media or queueing for the restrooms — that enables them to better understand at a granular level their data usage and plan for other underlying networks.

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Nvidia

JANUARY 13, 2022

At the National Retail Federation’s annual trade show, conversations tend to touch on recurring themes: “Will we be able to stock must-have products for next Christmas?,” “What incentives can I offer to loyal workers?” AiFi, AWM and Trigo’s autonomous shopping platforms, each shown at NRF, provide a seamless store checkout process.

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Star Miconics

JUNE 9, 2023

Securing your business’s financial future begins at the checkout counter. You need tools that won’t break the bank but are robust enough to handle your daily operations in retail, hospitality, or the burgeoning cannabis industry, especially at your point-of-sale (POS). Find Out Where to Purchase

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