Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2022

E-commerce skyrocketed when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, as more consumers realised its ease and convenience. observes Teaj Sian, Managing Director at Glory Global Solutions (Australia). Of course, physical retail has had to undergo a few changes since the first wave of Covid, particularly at entry, payment and checkout.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2024

The widespread adoption of next-gen barcodes (otherwise known as 2D) is not only transforming the way we interact with products but also reshaping the landscape of business operations and consumer engagement. The first barcode was scanned on a pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit chewing gum in an Ohio supermarket.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 23, 2023

Australian retail giant Woolworths Group reported solid FY23 results on Wednesday , showcasing the supermarket sector’s resilience in the face of dropping consumer spend. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) from the company’s Australian supermarkets rose 19.1 per cent over the financial year to $2.8 per cent to $249 million.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

For the first episode, we spoke to industry expert and Swinburne University professor Jason Pallant about the rise of checkout-free stores, what they can offer the sector, and the barriers they need to overcome to succeed. Checkout-free stores also open up the potential for new and innovative ways of designing stores.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 2, 2021

Now that there are 900 million internet users within China and e-commerce is expected to continue growing in the region, global brands need to focus on tapping into this customer base, according to David Lloyd, UK managing director of e-commerce giant Alibaba. . “We So this is why gamification is very, very important for Chinese consumers.”.

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Inside Retail

JULY 28, 2021

Digital shelf, dark store and a fresh food playground – is this the future of supermarkets? The consulting company has developed a new supermarket concept, in partnership with design agency Le Projet Hope, that blends online with offline and old shopping habits with new processes. . Accenture thinks so. Image: Supplied.

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I Vend

AUGUST 10, 2021

The COVID surge for supermarkets The pandemic hit many retailers hard, with stores shut and high streets deserted. According to industry experts The Grocer magazine, UK supermarkets continue to see high levels of growth. iVend Supermarket iVend helps supermarkets offer uninterrupted service to their customers.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

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. The post Asda to trial digital ID at self-checkouts appeared first on 365 RETAIL | Retail Technology News.

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Retail Minded

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Although self-service checkouts were first introduced in 1986 , they are still far from perfect. on the App Store, which says a lot about how people’s sentiment towards self-service checkouts. . Trigo’s digital twin can be used for other purposes too, such as inventory management. . ShopRite’s Scan and Go app has a dismal 2.2

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The barcode was initially developed to improve the checkout experience and inventory management in the grocery sector and it is now used in almost every industry and sector. Smartphones can now scan barcodes and instantly provide consumers with detailed product information, user reviews, price comparisons, and much more.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2023

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.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 3, 2024

In Australia, the growing importance of loyalty programs could be seen in the half-year results of both Coles and Woolworths , the country’s leading supermarkets, which reported that the e-commerce, digital and loyalty aspects of the business were responsible for strong growth. billion in 2024. The Coles App had a 42.3

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365 Retail

APRIL 27, 2023

It’s fair to say that self-service checkouts are not universally popular with shoppers. We choose the self-checkout to avoid the queue, only for a machine to block us, requiring an attendant to intervene and override. ” (RBR, January 2023) “The global self-checkout system market is projected to grow from $4.51

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365 Retail

JUNE 21, 2021

Tesco is set to launch its first checkout-free store following a successful trial for staff at its head office over the past year. Some commentators had raised concerns that supermarkets would take a hit from the reopening of non-essential retailers, and with restaurants, bars and cafes welcoming back customers in the past two months.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

This week, Australian supermarket giant Coles appealed to that love by announcing a pick-and-collect service that takes less than 60 minutes , shaving 30 minutes off its existing promise. It’s a trend that will continue as consumers demand more convenience and speed. Last-kilometre delivery is complicated.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, retail consultant Nick Bubb warns that growth for the big supermarkets is “likely to be more subdued” in 2024 as the boost from grocery inflation falls away. over the golden period, which the retailer attributed the ongoing challenges to discretionary consumer spending for its subdued trading.

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I Vend

AUGUST 17, 2022

Supermarket shopping is, for the vast majority of consumers, an essential. So what supermarket shoppers want above all is convenience. iVend Retail for Supermarket. iVend Retail for Supermarket. Learn how we’re helping supermarket retailers around the world. Read more Top priorities for grocery shoppers.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

grocery shoppers, 78% of consumers have experienced out-of-stock products in-store over the last 12 months, and 68% have experienced the same issue online. From the moment a product enters the store via a delivery to the moment it exits the store through the checkout, there is very little data that retailers can leverage to make decisions.

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V Count

JULY 9, 2021

According to a study by EPSON, 56% of consumers say that fast payment and short queues are critical to “positively influencing their perception of a retail brand.”. Using a queue management solution to solve queuing problems. Here are the ways your retail business can benefit from queue management: Customer Satisfaction.

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I Vend

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As consumer demands continue to evolve, and competition is hotter than ever, retailers are embracing innovative solutions to stay ahead. Process automation – such as inventory management , tracking stock levels and re-ordering. As we move into a new year, our thoughts turn to the time ahead and what it will hold.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Makro, the biggest cash-and-carry operator in Southeast Asia, was already something of a beast in wholesale and retail terms: it operated 154 warehouse-style units with an average size of just under 5,400sqm, selling to both retailers and end consumers in major cities and secondary locations, mostly in Thailand and Malaysia.

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I Vend

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Process automation – such as inventory management , tracking stock levels and re-ordering. Payment options – Frictionless checkout means making the payment process as smooth as possible and giving customers a range of ways to pay. Store layouts – optimising sales by tracking shoppers and the way they navigate the store.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In a highly competitive global retail landscape, autonomous stores are an emerging force that addresses changing consumer behaviours, reduces operational costs, improves profitability, and powers revenue growth strategies. The new business models supported by autonomous capabilities provide a compelling value proposition for consumers.

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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

JULY 27, 2021

Overall, India has managed to leapfrog so many retail trends and is now honing its retail game to grab a larger share of the future. While retail ceded primacy to e-commerce and technology to ensure that consumer needs were met, the key question all retailers are asking is: when will the customer come back? Theme 3: Networked commerce.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2023

Rather, it is in constant flux, with innovations shifting the way that industry players operate, and changing the way that consumers and traders interact with one-another. From a back-of-house perspective, AI and machine learning technology is also able to power supply chain management and easily detect fraud.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2022

And because food shopping decisions align directly with consumers’ needs and preferences, food retailers have a unique opportunity to differentiate through the physical experience they offer. All brands and retailers need to think critically about what they want consumers to accomplish in their locations.

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Mass Relators

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The multifaceted picture that emerged was intended to serve as a starting point for ongoing dialogue about the evolution of the supermarket channel, and highlight opportunities to forge dynamic new partnerships. Sarasin noted that supermarket operators and CPG suppliers are already at work leveraging the power of technology.

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Mike Anthony

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Shopper missions are one of the most powerful concepts in consumer goods marketing. Shopper marketing emphasizes that there is a target shopper , and that shopper may not be the consumer. We can no longer assume that most shoppers in a supermarket are doing a stock up, or convenience stores are primarily about top up shops.

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365 Retail

MAY 24, 2023

But it was decades in the making, born by the grocery sector’s need to bust long checkout queues. Retailers and brands needed a solution to automatically capture product information, reduce human error and manage the explosive growth of post WWII baby boomer shoppers.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 3, 2021

Thirteen years after Woolworths introduced self-service checkouts to Australian supermarket shoppers, discount grocer Aldi has bowed to the demand for quick and convenient self-serve transactions at its stores. They clearly recognise a need to give consumers choices. Quiet observer.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 5, 2023

There are literally hundreds of thousands of small independent grocery shops in Thailand, many of them without inventory management systems and occupying spaces that are distinctly lacking in glamour and décor. Enter the Donjai concept. Of course, Donjai doesn’t please everyone. Rental and service income rose 3.4

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Customers pay a deposit fee on each piece of packaging ranging from 20p to £5 at the checkout, which is fully refundable via an app when the empty item is returned to a collection point in the store. Brands and supermarkets need to make refillable products more widely available to customers. Sue Davies, Which?

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Catalina , a leading CPG (consumer packaged goods), brands and retail adviser, has launched a new plug and play gamification solution for UK retailers which engages customers and has been shown to significantly increase online sales. Catalina’s UK Managing Director and VP, Prem Patel.

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A1 Retail

JULY 11, 2023

However, supermarket shoppers remain concerned about “shrinkflation”, while restaurants saw another slowdown as consumers continue to cut back on eating out to offset rising household bills. Shoppers are also spotting shortages of certain products at the supermarket. percent, yet noticeably higher than in May (3.6

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Rangeme

MAY 19, 2022

To stay competitive, more retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) suppliers are taking specific actions to emulate Amazon’s signature inventiveness and customer obsession. Supermarket News. 5 London Supermarket Tesco Trials Cashierless GetGo To Rival Amazon Go. Supermarket News. 1 Redman, Russell. January 27, 2021.

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Retail Insider

MAY 25, 2021

The Great British Exchange offers a route to market for small and artisan British brands through partnerships with the likes of Ocado, John Lewis and Amazon while Street Bees runs focus groups that upend traditional market research procedures in favour of in the moment reaction from consumers. 2020 winner Infarm.

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