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. still plan to cook more at home. While this may sound positive for supermarkets, it also brings new challenges. We saw this at the start of the pandemic when food store sales shot up by 21%.

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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

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. Chief executive Ken Murphy said plans are in the early stages but he is hopeful it can match the appeal of similar scan-and-go stores being rolled out by Amazon in the UK. on the same period last year.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 28, 2021

Consumers are increasingly drawn to convent checkout experiences, from mobile POS and self-checkout to grab-and-go tech, and now even autonomous stores. As in-person gatherings start back up, venues and consumers alike will prioritize personal safety in every way possible,” said Steve Gu, founder and CEO of AiFi in a statement.

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Inside Retail

JULY 12, 2021

Discount supermarket Aldi is making a push into convenience with the opening this week of a Corner Store concept in North Sydney. The new store layout is designed to support smaller-basket, convenience-driven purchases, in contrast to the traditional big-box Aldi supermarket typically frequented by consumers for larger shopping trips.

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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

JULY 28, 2021

If it doesn’t benefit the consumer, they won’t do it. The idea eliminates checkout lines. Their apps open, supermarket executives also enquire: “But who’ll own the data …?”. Let’s consider first the effects of Just Walk Out on retail environments: No checkouts equals 8-12% floor space saved.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

On the ground, I can report that there are challenges facing UK and European retailers that savvy Australian retailers can learn from to plan ahead. Prices continue to rise while retailers bear the brunt of consumer ire; however, some retailers, such as Aldi, are seeing the upside as consumers seek value.

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A1 Retail

MAY 9, 2023

Popular money saving methods adopted by these shoppers include buying discounted products nearing expiration, aka “yellow sticker” items (38 percent), and using vouchers or loyalty points to get money off at the checkout (37 percent). CPIH: Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers’ housing costs Image courtesy of Unsplash.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 17, 2024

The supermarket chain revealed last week that Clubcard sales penetration now stands at 82% and its members have grown 6.2% year on year to over 22m consumers. The supermarket chain first introduced the new pricing scheme across more than 20 stores in the north east of England before rolling it out nationwide last summer.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2022

As major supermarkets around the world grapple with the implications of what a plastic-free transformation would actually entail, several smaller players are building their businesses to be sustainable from the ground up. A slow supermarket. Already, Felton is seeing a wider variety of people shopping through her service.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 11, 2022

A new study from FIS ® (NYSE: FIS), shows how the shopping preferences of younger UK consumers have shifted as adoption of embedded finance services reaches mainstream usage among Millennials and Gen Zs, while their older counterparts are less engaged with newer, digitally-oriented financial experiences.

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Dezeen

OCTOBER 16, 2021

The company now operates six brick-and-mortar shops in Canada and plans to open locations in the United States next year. Aiming to make "buying cannabis as enjoyable as consuming it", the company has prioritised creating products and retail environments that have a nostalgic feel. There is no menu at SuperMarket," the team said.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 8, 2022

Consumers are not being served well by the New Zealand grocery duopoly, according to the Commerce Commission – but it stopped short of any major recommendations in the final report into the grocery market tabled this week. . Suite of recommendations. Requiring grocery retailers to display unit pricing in a consistent format.

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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

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

A new on-demand delivery app is connecting consumers with personal shoppers who will go in-store to make a purchase for them and bring it to their doorstep within two hours. Orders are currently limited to four items, but there are plans to expand this in future.

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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. You can’t plan merchandising or ranging decisions. You can’t plan promotions. You can’t determine prices. It’s simply not true.

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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. billion in 2028. ** AI in retail has a wide range of applications, including: Predictive analysis that helps retailers use the insights in their data to plan for the future. billion in 2021 to $31.38

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I Vend

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

billion in 2028. ** AI in retail has a wide range of applications, including: Predictive analysis that helps retailers use the insights in their data to plan for the future. Payment options – Frictionless checkout means making the payment process as smooth as possible and giving customers a range of ways to pay. billion in 2021 to $31.38

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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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A1 Retail

AUGUST 8, 2023

Spending on supermarkets rose considerably less in July (5.2 Of these value-seeking Brits, 13 percent say they are having to remove some items at the checkout to avoid going over budget. Despite the rising cost of living, entertainment is a priority spending area for many consumers. percent and slightly lower than in June (5.4

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VMS

MAY 17, 2021

Wary of catching COVID-19, many consumers made fewer trips to supermarkets and grocery stores, and when they did, they tended to buy more to extend the time between such excursions. Cincinnati), the largest traditional supermarket chain with roughly 2800 stores in 35 U.S. For many grocers, that translated into higher sales.

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CJ Retail Solutions

MARCH 25, 2020

And these unprecedented times have sent the supermarkets, and the grocery industry as a whole, into a frenzy. Experts estimate that grocery retailers will see a sales lift of 30% in the next quarter – from 32% to 62% – as bars and restaurants are shut and consumers are urged to stay at home. Essential retailers.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2024

This is the second part of our two-part series, “From Self-Checkout to Just Walk Out: A Look at Autonomous Retail Experiences.” In part one we went beyond the headlines to uncover the reality of the self-checkout situation. In part two, we’re examining the feasibility of fully autonomous checkout solutions like Amazon’s Just Walk Out.

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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. These same robots could be connected to in-store analytics, inventory management system[s] and merchandiser plans all powered by AI.

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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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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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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. AI powers many retail processes, including Amazon’s personalized recommendations, assortment planning, and Just Walk Out technology for cashierless in-store service.

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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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A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Supermarkets and food and drink specialist stores also saw weaker spending growth (4.5 This was impacted by the slower rate of food price inflation**, as well as consumers continuing to find ways to get more value or to reduce the cost of their weekly shop (67 percent). percent and July’s growth figure of 4.0 percent and 4.9

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Mass Relators

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The Food Industry Association (FMI) is out with a report that examines how traditional grocery business cycles are being upended by pandemic-fueled changes in consumer behaviors. In addition, consumers’ focus on health and well-being has been widely seen as having a positive impact on the food retailing industry. ARLINGTON, Va. –

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Mike Anthony

MARCH 9, 2021

So how should shopper marketers plan their shopper communication to cut through media clutter and maximize the impact on shopping behavior? Localization and beacons enable the prospect of delivering messages right there and then – at the entrance, at the fixture, at the checkout.

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Mike Anthony

MARCH 9, 2021

So how should shopper marketers plan their shopper communication to cut through media clutter and maximize the impact on shopping behavior? Localization and beacons enable the prospect of delivering messages right there and then – at the entrance, at the fixture, at the checkout.

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Rangeme

MARCH 29, 2022

In 2022, in-demand retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands will invest in stores while others will pare down their physical presence. Consumers still love to see what’s in store. As inflation fuels value shopping , retailers that target price-conscious consumers are betting big on brick and mortar. April 5, 2021.

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Rangeme

AUGUST 3, 2021

Time-starved consumers welcome innovations that offer efficiency and ease, elevating a weekly habit into a pleasant experience. Adopting grocery tech can give retailers a competitive edge by satisfying consumers’ needs and earning their loyalty. Online grocery shopping gives consumers omnichannel options to boost customer satisfaction.

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Rangeme

JULY 12, 2022

consumer packaged goods (CPG) suppliers and retailers need to know about selling to Canadians? Canada has a slightly older population, with more consumers aged 25 and up. Canadian consumers’ high disposable income creates sales opportunities for consumer goods businesses. Supermarket News. goods and services.

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Mass Relators

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

We run supermarkets, but we also have a strong presence in pharmacy and health care, as well as an e-commerce business and other retail formats. The company late last year unveiled its official organizational plan for the future, one that reflects the diversity of its business. “I’m I wanted to leave a solid foundation for the future.”

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