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From Barcodes to Bytes: Retailers Prepare for Next-Generation UPC

Retail TouchPoints

It’s hard to believe that the invention of the UPC — first used by railroads almost 100 years ago and then introduced to speed grocery checkout lines back in 1974 — hasn’t changed. And in 2014, Inditex SA, which owns fast-fashion giant Zara, implemented RFID to effectively track all its products at every step in the process.

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10 Commandments for Operating a Successful Retail Store

Retail Next

The checkout line is one place where shoppers’ patience is in short supply and delays can result in altercations. If you have the wherewithal to set up a cashier-less self-checkout by means of apps or mobile POS terminals, consider it. Fast-fashion labels have pioneered the trend of changing rooms protected only by curtains.