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Rage against the machine: Will more grocers ditch self-checkout?

Retail Gazette

Last month Booths axed its self-service checkouts in all but two of its 28 stores, claiming the move was in response to customer demand. The high-end supermarket will only retain self-checkouts in its Windermere and Keswick stores in the Lake District as these stores can become very busy. Busby thinks it was a factor for the grocer. “We

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Albertsons to Launch Smart Shopping Carts at Select Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Albertsons Companies will launch cart-based smart checkout technology later this year at select supermarkets throughout the country, in partnership with Veeve Smart Carts. we are building a link between multiple consumer channels and the brands they trust while keeping customer loyalty central to the experience.”. in a statement.

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Smart shopping carts, low-code and robots: Welcome to retail tech in 2023

Inside Retail

From smart shopping carts and intelligent buying assistants, to dynamic pricing algorithms and inventory tracking systems, retailers will have access to a wealth of powerful tools that enhance their ability to meet customers’ needs and respond quickly to changes in the market. .

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What’s in Store for Grocery in 2022?

Retail TouchPoints

Outfits like GoPuff, Gorillas and 1520 took the grocery market by storm in 2021, offering a limited menu of consumables, delivered to your door in an incredible 30 minutes or less (and commanding multi-billion dollar valuations in the process.) In 2022, grocers will need to become digital-first.

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Asda to trial digital ID at self-checkouts

365 Retail

Asda has announced it will be the first supermarket to trial an automated age verification solution at self-checkouts which aims to make it easier and quicker for customers using this facility. If the system detects a customer looks younger than 25, they can prove their age through the Yoti and Post Office EasyID apps.

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Which Approach To Self-Service Grocery Checkout Will Emerge As The Standard In 2023?

Retail Minded

But they do want a faster, more efficient shopping experience once they’re within those doors. . Although self-service checkouts were first introduced in 1986 , they are still far from perfect. Plus, when implemented the wrong way, they only add friction to the shopping experience. . ShopRite’s Scan and Go app has a dismal 2.2

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How to Make Sense of the Complex Modern Grocery Retail Landscape 

Retail TouchPoints

As consumers look to save money on takeaways and eating out, grocery retailers can be the quiet winners during an economic downturn. The pandemic trend of following food influencers on Instagram and TikTok and re-creating their recipes hasn’t waned and continues to drive consumer grocery purchasing habits.