Retail TouchPoints

JULY 9, 2020

Shekel , an AI-powered advanced weighing solution provider, has introduced Fast Track, a touchless machine learning-based cloudless self-checkout solution for supermarkets. Fast Track aims to eliminate the need for consumers to enter product codes via touchscreens by automatically recognizing produce, bakery and specialty items.

Checkout 186

Checkout Grocer Loss Prevention Supermarket 186

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. “By

Supermarket 246

Supermarket Consumer Shopping Checkout 246

Inside Retail

JUNE 29, 2021

Videos and images of bare toilet paper shelves have once again surfaced online as consumers fall into old habits, forcing supermarkets to bring back purchase limits on high demand items. Varying approach from supermarkets . In the last week alone, 17 Woolworths supermarkets have been listed as Covid-19 exposure sites.

Supermarket 230

Supermarket Consumer Checkout Management 230

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Back in 2020, Amazon opened its first Amazon Go store in Seattle, introducing consumers to the concept of full-size, cashierless grocery stores. If they opt for the autonomous checkout, customers need to use the Rewe app to register at the entrance to the store. All the payments would be done automatically. Already at it in Singapore.

Checkout 130

Checkout Payment Services Supermarket Specialty Store 130

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.

Checkout 147

Checkout Point of Sale Supermarket Consumer 147

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Supermarkets are some of the biggest retail businesses in the world, so it’s no surprise they are at the forefront of industry trends and innovation. Brad Banducci, CEO of Australian supermarket giant Woolworths for the past seven years, is a big proponent of using technology to improve operations.

Consumer 289

Consumer Supermarket Beauty and Health Management 289

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.

Checkout 130

Checkout Shopping Consumer Supermarket 130

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2022

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.”.

Shopping 301

Shopping Checkout ATS Supermarket 301

Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2022

E-commerce skyrocketed when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, as more consumers realised its ease and convenience. Of course, physical retail has had to undergo a few changes since the first wave of Covid, particularly at entry, payment and checkout. We are all inherently social beings.

Payment Services 162

Payment Services Checkout Kiosk Sporting Goods 162

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Australian Consumer and Retail Studies (ACRS) unit at Monash University surveyed 1001 shoppers across Australia last June, asking them questions about the cost of living and consumer deviance. However, 44 per cent of the participants said that it is justifiable to taste a fruit in a supermarket without buying it.

Checkout 312

Checkout Finance Supermarket Consumer 312

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The winter World Cup has added a new level of uncertainty to the Christmas trading outlook of Britain’s supermarkets: How do you persuade cash-strapped shoppers to buy yule logs and luxury biscuits at the same time as beer and pizza? But with household budgets squeezed, supermarket chains are bracing for less of a sales bonanza.

Supermarket 130

Supermarket Wholesale Planning Checkout 130

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. “By

Supermarket 130

Supermarket Consumer Shopping Checkout 130

Inside Retail

JUNE 2, 2021

We have over a billion active consumers on our platform and around 800 million of those are in China. Lloyd said with those figures, global businesses should look for ways to attract the Chinese consumer. Study shows gamification is one of the best ways in building a good digital experience for the Chinese consumer.”.

Consumer 246

Consumer Supermarket Checkout Shopping 246

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

With the big two dominating the retail landscape with 65 per cent of the retail market, most consumers have limited choice when it comes to buying groceries. As consumers are feeling price-stressed and inflation hits our pockets, there are increasing questions as to whether they really have our best interests at heart.

Supermarket 264

Supermarket Checkout Consumer Marketing 264

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.

Supermarket 246

Supermarket Checkout Department Stores Management 246

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2022

Mastercard has launched a new Biometric Checkout Program globally that will enable merchants of all sizes to offer contactless biometric checkout experiences based on facial- or palm-based recognition technology. Once registered they will be able to pay via facial recognition at checkout without the need for a card or mobile device.

Merchant Services 257

Merchant Services Checkout ATS Supermarket 257

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.

Checkout 91

Checkout ATS Payment Services Grocer 91

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.

Supermarket 89

Supermarket Payment Services Checkout Grocer 89

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Such a time of upheaval has led to a permanent, irreversible change in consumer behavior as shoppers embrace the convenience and security of ecommerce more readily. Consumer Behavior has Changed for Good. 2020 has been an exceptional year for the retail sector, with all businesses having to rapidly adapt in some way or another.

Consumer 334

Consumer Checkout Customer Experience Supermarket 334

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. . Frictionless checkout makes shopping seamless for everyone.”. Many of today’s versions result in high losses.

Checkout 97

Checkout Payment Services Inventory Management Grocer 97

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.

Supermarket 252

Supermarket Grocer Customer Retention Checkout 252

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The not-for-profit is also responsible for providing grocery options which are in line with the needs and demands of the consumers it services. CEQ has also introduced an e-market online order system, which enables consumers to order items not available in store, as well as ‘HappyOrNot’ customer feedback kiosks to gauge success.

Kiosk 277

Kiosk ATS Supermarket Location 277

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 16, 2021

Walgreens has introduced the myWalgreens Credit Card program, while supermarket chain Giant Eagle will start accepting PayPal and Venmo in-store as retailers continue expanding their payment options. Shoppers can apply for either Walgreens card in real time at checkout. Giant Eagle Seeks to Make In-Store Checkout Seamless.

Payment Services 262

Payment Services Checkout Supermarket Accounting 262

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.

Checkout 261

Checkout ATS Supermarket Shopping 261

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

Checkout 52

Checkout Payment Services Supermarket Point of Sale 52

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.

Supermarket 59

Supermarket Checkout Kiosk Grocer 59

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

Supermarket 130

Supermarket Net Profit Department Stores Checkout 130

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.

Checkout 246

Checkout Inventory Management Promotions Point of Sale 246

Inside Retail

MARCH 20, 2022

Aussie megastore Kmart has been forced to deny rumours it is scrapping manned checkouts to go all-self-service, even as retail tech charges in the opposite direction. According to a 7 News report , disgruntled Kmart customers took to Facebook, saying they had been told Kmart would soon only offer self-service checkouts. closed a $1.44

Checkout 130

Checkout Supermarket Shopping Consumer 130

Inside Retail

AUGUST 17, 2021

Coles’ Smarter Selling strategy is paying off for the Australian supermarket giant, with approximately $300 million in extra savings in the bank at the end of FY21. Coles’ supermarkets, liquor and express business units reported strong sales, which were up 3.1 I would expect supermarkets to remain subdued moving into FY22.”.

Supermarket 246

Supermarket Net Profit Markdowns Checkout 246

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.

Supermarket 264

Supermarket Discount Store Store Layout Returns 264

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.

Checkout 65

Checkout Returns Planning Shopping 65

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Amazon has paused expansion of its Amazon Fresh supermarkets and Amazon Go checkout-free convenience stores, CEO Andy Jassy told investors on an earnings call. It’s a very large market segment, and there’s a lot of frequency in how consumers shop for grocery.

Kiosk 269

Kiosk Checkout Supermarket Marketing 269

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.

Supermarket 130

Supermarket Checkout Shipping Returns 130

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.

Beauty and Health 98

Beauty and Health Supermarket Checkout Fashion 98

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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. The term has entered the public lexicon and led to a backlash from consumers and, most strikingly, from retailers.

Supermarket 130

Supermarket Store Layout Checkout Advertising 130

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.

Merchant Services 98

Merchant Services Payment Services Finance Checkout 98