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Opinion: An Unvarnished Review of the Smart Cart Shopping Experience

Retail TouchPoints

This month Retail TouchPoints has been exploring the state of autonomous checkout experiences in our series From Self-Checkout to Just Walk Out. But there is a more middle-of-the-road area of self-checkout that is currently growing by leaps and bounds — smart carts. No thanks, they’re going right back on the shelf.

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Why Bricks & Mortar Businesses Should Invest In Technology

Retail Focus

By investing in technology, bricks and mortar businesses give themselves the best possible chance to survive and even thrive during these economically turbulent times, by encouraging repeat store visits and purchases through enhanced customer experience (CX) and smarter business decisions. Just What Can Technology Do For Business?

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Schnucks Deploys ‘Caper Carts’ to Provide Checkout on Wheels

Retail TouchPoints

In addition to the fully automated carts, Schnucks will test a Lite version, with customers manually scanning items before placing them in the cart.

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Beyond Shopping: How Retailers can Turn Stores into Experiential Hubs

Retail TouchPoints

Here are four ways retailers can level up their store experience to boost customer engagement, brand affinity, and brand loyalty: Integrate Technology to Enhance the Customer Experience Successful retailers seamlessly blend technology into their physical spaces while keeping a personalized, human feel.

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Hitachi Vantara Offers Retailers Lidar-Based Grab-and-Go Self-Checkout

Retail TouchPoints

The technology suite is designed to help retailers: Create a smooth customer experience similar to online shopping; Develop deeper data insights into buyer behavior and product interaction; Support social distancing and health protection; Deliver targeted marketing, including promotions; Reduce labor costs and provide efficient 24/7 operations; and (..)

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IoT in Retail: Top 5 Use Cases and Real-Life Examples

Retail TouchPoints

region or individual stores, reducing energy consumption and utility costs without negatively impacting the customer experience. Interconnected IoT devices, including GPS and RFID tags, allow retailers to track the entire journey of their products, from production to the customers’ sites. Exceptional customer experience.

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How customer facing displays create a positive customer experience

I Vend

Customer experience in retail is at the heart of what keeps customers coming back.Forbes reports on a study in which 90% of consumers said they are more likely to return to a retail store if they have had a positive experience. Retailers need engaging customer experiences to win back this jaded audience.