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Laying the Operational Foundation for Autonomous Stores

Retail TouchPoints

While autonomous stores and technological innovation are high on the retail agenda, the infrastructure and operational efforts that enable them aren’t often given the same broad attention. Grocery retail is rooted in a traditional brick-and-mortar business model, with many longstanding and comprehensive internal processes.

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How Hot Topic and Lamps Plus Mastered Inventory Management and More

Retail TouchPoints

They are at the cusp of all things digital, which drives us on everything, from payment options to search — and ultimately, from a merchandising platform standpoint. Another key challenge for Hot Topic’s inventory management system is ensuring its BOPIS options run smoothly even as it fulfills orders across multiple channels.

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Customizable Solutions: POS Payment Processing for Specialty Retail

Rain Pros

In the world of specialty retail, where passion and a deep understanding of niche products and services meet, the quest for providing an exceptional shopping experience for your unique clientele becomes the heart and soul of every decision you make. POS payment processing plays an important role in this customer experience.

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Smart shopping carts, low-code and robots: Welcome to retail tech in 2023

Inside Retail

With new applications on the horizon, AI is set to play an ever growing role in improving not only customer experience, but also store efficiency and operations. Meanwhile, other companies are using AI to provide a more personalised shopping experience for customers by analysing their browsing and checkout history.

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How to Improve Business Processes with B2B eCommerce Software

Retail Focus

However, to do that, the system needs to be operable 24/7 throughout the entire year. The ultimate benefits that come with all of that include: reduced operating costs, fewer operator errors, increased sales, . Deciding Which Processes to Automate. Checkouts. enhanced staff efficiency, and. Product Catalogues.

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Circle K Will Retrofit Stores To Pilot Autonomous Checkout

Retail TouchPoints

Circle K will pilot a touchless autonomous checkout solution in one of its Phoenix locations and plans to add the technology to other store locations. The parent company operates nearly 14,500 convenience stores worldwide.

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

Retail TouchPoints

The statistics show that more and more retail businesses are implementing IoT solutions to explore new ways of connecting with customers, boost sales and streamline business operations. IoT solutions enable retail stores to monitor and manage their equipment, including HVAC systems and refrigerators. Inventory management.