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5G in Retail: Creating the WOW factor

Retail TouchPoints

Dick’s Sporting Goods , one of the largest sporting goods retailers, recently unveiled its House of Sports store with a running track, rock wall, batting cages and outdoor turf field. 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.

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5 Real-World Ways 5G Will Transform Retail

Retail TouchPoints

Fast, Frictionless Checkout. The Hard Rock Stadium Express Shop in Miami features “grab and go” checkout tech from AiFi powered by Verizon 5G. The higher bandwidth/lower latency combination will also lead to enhanced frictionless checkout experience. In-Store Inventory Management.

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Making the Right Investment: Wired vs. Wireless Barcode Scanners

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For example, they enable more accurate inventory management, real-time visibility into products and stock, and more efficient checkout processes. The choice of form factor depends on how you’ll use the scanner, such as scanning groceries at a checkout counter or scanning shelf tags during an inventory count.

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From smart mirrors to in-car shopping: the tech shaping retail’s future

Inside Retail

This can be seen by the adoption of QR codes – the use of which accelerated amid Covid-19 restrictions – self checkout in supermarkets and autonomous mobile robots, which are being utilised by major retailers for (among other things) logistical, supply chain and other inventory management tasks.

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WiFi Networking Lessons Retail CIOs can Learn from the NFL

Retail TouchPoints

Or retailers can put AI to use in automated inventory management. With AI and computer vision in use in self-checkout systems, retailers can mitigate product loss in real time, operate stores more efficiently and free up associates’ time to focus on improving the shopping experience.

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Mi9 Retail Successfully Implements Their Retail Platform for Alterra Mountain Company

M19 Retail

Alterra, known for its commitment to providing exceptional outdoor experiences, sought to enhance its retail operations across multiple facets as well as to centralize systems across all their resorts. With features such as mobile checkout and an integrated loyalty program, customers can enjoy a frictionless shopping experience.

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Technology, trends and key takeaways from NRF’s Big Show

Inside Retail

AI-driven technologies such as chatbots, automated customer service, and automated inventory management are set to revolutionise the retail industry and the way businesses interact with their customers.