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Smaller Spaces, Bigger Tech and Optimized CX

Retail TouchPoints

Controlling traffic volume and giving the perception of control and exclusivity to the consumer is one way to make the most out of each square inch. Self-Checkout/Roaming Checkout. Versions of self-checkout are already in play for grocery, big box and a variety of other stores, mostly to reduce wait times at registers.

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5 Real-World Ways 5G Will Transform Retail

Retail TouchPoints

Source: Coresight Research “Building Blocks of the Metaverse: 5G” Both at a consumer and an enterprise level, 5G is still in its infancy, but it’s expected to grow quickly and become the dominant mobile access technology by 2027 reaching 90% penetration in North America within that time, according to Ericsson.

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5G in Retail: Creating the WOW factor

Retail TouchPoints

5G can also connect mobile point-of-sale (POS) terminals , self-service kiosks, scan-and-go checkouts and other forms of frictionless shopping with ease. Omnichannel solutions that leverage intelligent displays, QR codes and consumer profiles can provide extreme personalization. Tractor Supply Co. The retail industry is dynamic.

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How to Deliver a Flawless In-Store Customer Experience

Independent Retailer

Interactive fitting rooms increase consumer engagement by providing outfit and accessory suggestions, size availability, and color options. The adoption of RFID technology also allows retailers to reduce the friction at checkout points. According to the NRF National Retail Study 2018 , inventory shrinkage costs the U.S.

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Zebra Technologies releases 16th Annual Global Shopper Study

Mass Relators

While consumers are demanding the ability to easily return items more frequently, retailers find themselves in a tailspin trying to manage the increased expenses associated with inventory visibility, reverse logistics and a high-level of returns. The increase of returns has impacted retailers globally, growing to $1.8T

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#TBT: Service Merchandise Was the OG Multi-Channel Shopping Experience

Retail TouchPoints

The catalog showroom approach was based on the idea that it reduced the risk of merchandise theft (known in the industry as shrinkage), while also enabling customers to shop without the inconvenience of carrying purchases throughout the store while you were still browsing.

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How Retailers Meet Tough Challenges Using NVIDIA AI 

Nvidia

and “What happens to my margins if Susie Consumer purchases three of the same dresses online and returns two?”. The $26 trillion global retail industry is undergoing accelerated change, brought on by the pandemic and rapidly changing consumer habits. ,” “What incentives can I offer to loyal workers?”

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