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Circle K Owner Launches Summer Hiring Spree to find 25,000 New Workers

Retail TouchPoints

Cashiers likely won’t top the list of job openings though, at least in the long term — Alimentation Couche-Tard also recently announced plans to roll out self-checkout systems at 7,000 of its locations in the U.S., Canada and Europe over the next three years.

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Wireless 5G Revolutionizing Retail

Retail TouchPoints

Imagine a retail location where customers using an AR-powered mirror can see how clothing looks on them without ever entering a changing room. Many of these experiences are already coming to life at big box retailers, which are offering services like checkout-free contactless payment options, AR immersive experiences and self-checkouts.

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An ‘Old’ Technology Just Might Help Retailers Battle the Labor Shortage

Theatro

Frontline employees are vital to a retailer’s operation. The quality of a customer’s experience is directly related to the level of employee engagement. This is clearly a perfect storm directly impacting employee engagement and customer experience across all retailers.