Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Preparing Internal Operations for Smart Stores The importance of operational preparedness is especially true for grocers implementing emerging technologies such as autonomous checkout, also referred to as seamless checkout. These operations may struggle to adapt to the unique needs of automated checkout systems and smart stores.

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I Vend

APRIL 9, 2024

In today’s modern retail stores, the point of sale no longer has to be a fixed counter – it could be anywhere in the store. With mobile point of sale systems, transactions don’t have to take place within the store. The hardware can be any mobile device that can run your store’s point of sale software.

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Star Miconics

JANUARY 26, 2023

But while those things are still in the realm of science fiction, AI has become increasingly engrained in the modern technology we now use every day, from our smartphones to our point-of-sale (POS) systems. AI helps consumers and workers streamline their activities and increase productivity. But what is artificial intelligence?

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I Vend

MARCH 20, 2024

In today’s modern retail stores, the point of sale no longer has to be a fixed counter – it could be anywhere in the store. With mobile point of sale systems, transactions don’t have to take place within the store. The hardware can be any mobile device that can run your store’s point of sale software.

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Retail Minded

MARCH 16, 2024

Uncovering Hidden Efficiencies: AI-Driven Inventory Management Inventory management is the backbone of retail, and AI sharpens this critical function. By analyzing sales data patterns, AI forecasts demand with precision, ensuring shelves are stocked with just the right amount of product.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The barcode was initially developed to improve the checkout experience and inventory management in the grocery sector and it is now used in almost every industry and sector. From the supermarket checkout to the hospital ward and beyond, the barcode is an unsung hero of modern life that we should all be grateful for.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 29, 2021

The data is available in real time at the POS, empowering store associates to deliver seamless brand experiences with capabilities such as mobile checkout, endless aisle, store fulfillment, inventory management and clienteling. As we grow, we want to be the best we can be.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Evolving Threat Landscape Retailers increasingly rely on digital platforms for sales, inventory management and customer engagement. A network outage can mean lost sales in the short term, as shoppers simply move to another brand for that purchase, or losses in the long term if that customer does not return.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

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. Better communication between in-store staff, store managers and supply chain personnel via 5G devices will allow for responding to customer queries. Tractor Supply Co.

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I Vend

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Online shopping is intrinsically more personalized – a customer can be greeted by name, shown previous orders, receive suggestions for items they might like and have their payment details stored for seamless checkout. Rapid checkout in store – for many shoppers, the experience is all about efficiency.

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I Vend

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Inventory management – changed shopping patterns, with purchases spread more evenly over a longer time period mean that retailers must have flawless inventory management to ensure they have the right stock in the right place at the right time, minimising out-of-stocks and overstocks.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 11, 2021

However, 60% of retailers surveyed do not allow shoppers to return or exchange an item during checkout, adding an unnecessary obstacle to flipping the return interaction from a loss to a profit. In-store inventory management needs to match warehouse accuracy. The survey found that returning an item ranked as the No.

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I Vend

AUGUST 17, 2022

From frictionless checkout to seamless ERP integrations, to built-in promotions, loyalty, and inventory management – a sophisticated Grocery POS offers everything a modern-day retailer needs to deliver convenience to their customers. Consider site design, rapid payment options, guest checkout and easy booking of delivery slots.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The digitization of brick-and-mortar stores is nothing new, but up until recently it has primarily been focused on surfaces in the store that are already digital: point-of-sale systems or back-of-house tasks like inventory management.

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I Vend

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Process automation – such as inventory management , tracking stock levels and re-ordering. Store layouts – optimising sales by tracking shoppers and the way they navigate the store. Payment options – Frictionless checkout means making the payment process as smooth as possible and giving customers a range of ways to pay.

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Star Miconics

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This groundbreaking change allows licensed cannabis cultivators and retailers to connect directly with consumers in a market-style setting, creating a new avenue for cannabis sales. But what does it mean for your cannabis business regarding the necessary point-of-sale (POS) hardware for selling at farmers markets?

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I Vend

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Process automation – such as inventory management , tracking stock levels and re-ordering. Store layouts – optimising sales by tracking shoppers and the way they navigate the store. Payment options – Frictionless checkout means making the payment process as smooth as possible and giving customers a range of ways to pay.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

million on inventory management solutions; $1.2 million on a new mobile checkout system; and The launch of The Vitamin Shoppe Cares Foundation, a peer-supported employee assistance fund to provide financial support to employees experiencing hardship. We also launched a new system, Relex , for inventory management.

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Independent Retailer

JULY 29, 2022

RFID is rapidly gaining implementation within the retail sector and is a key technology applied to aid business operations by improving inventory management and stock visibility as the foundation of adoption. The most common area in-store that retailers focus on to improve customer engagement is at the Point of Sale (POS).

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M19 Retail

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This initiative covers Merchandise Management, Store Operations, Sales Audit, Warehouse Management System (WMS), Point of Sale (POS), and Retail Analytics. Point of Sale (POS): Mi9 POS will enable seamless transactions and enhanced customer experiences at all Stratton retail locations.

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Star Miconics

APRIL 20, 2023

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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CJ Retail Solutions

JULY 7, 2023

Optimizing Checkout Areas Enhancing Visual Merchandising Techniques 4.1. Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems 5.2. Inventory Management Solutions 5.3. Point-of-sale (POS) systems streamline the checkout process, enabling quick and accurate transactions. Implementing Efficient Shelving Systems 3.3.

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Star Miconics

JUNE 30, 2023

This technology revolutionized inventory management and checkout processes. 1985: Mosher introduced the first color touch-screen-driven point-of-sale (POS) interface, improving the user experience and making transactions more intuitive.

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I Vend

APRIL 18, 2022

Inventory visibility – the last thing a retailer wants is a customer who is all fired up about a cross-sell up sell offer and ready to buy, only to be told the item is out of stock. Flawless inventory management , with full visibility of stock right across the business is an essential component in successful cross-selling and upselling.

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Nvidia

JANUARY 13, 2022

AiFi, AWM and Trigo’s autonomous shopping platforms, each shown at NRF, provide a seamless store checkout process. Beyond addressing labor shortages, these autonomous stores provide live inventory management and prevent shrink. Spacee is using computer vision and AI to help retailers handle these basic, repetitive tasks.

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Inside Retail

JULY 17, 2022

The automation of laborious and manual tasks such as inventory management through the development of new technologies in the Data Lab allows our Decathlon teammates to do what they find most meaningful – fostering relationships with customers.

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Rain Pros

AUGUST 17, 2023

A POS (Point of Sale) system is a major boon in retail. It gathers all sorts of valuable data, including inventory, sales, and customer data. As a result, retailers can easily manage important aspects of their business and streamline inventory, quickly access relevant data, and smooth out operations in general.

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Star Miconics

MARCH 15, 2023

Selecting the perfect point-of-sale (POS) scale for your business is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your efficiency and customer satisfaction. Ease of Use A user-friendly scale with an intuitive interface and easy-to-read display is essential for streamlining the checkout process and minimizing errors.

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Rain Pros

APRIL 17, 2023

A POS (Point of Sale) system is a major boon in retail. It gathers all sorts of valuable data, including inventory, sales, and customer data. As a result, retailers can easily manage important aspects of their business and streamline inventory, quickly access relevant data, and smooth out operations in general.

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Star Miconics

JUNE 9, 2023

Securing your business’s financial future begins at the checkout counter. You need tools that won’t break the bank but are robust enough to handle your daily operations in retail, hospitality, or the burgeoning cannabis industry, especially at your point-of-sale (POS).

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Self-service check-ins and checkouts have become the new norm, saving time and money for retailers. While many retailers appointed a store associate to physically count foot traffic to adhere to the occupancy rule, some retailers added floor markers that are spaced 6 feet apart and installed customized plexiglass shields at all point-of-sale.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Optimize inventory management: Like damaged products and shipping errors, theft can negatively impact retail inventory management. Address the self-checkout issue: Staffing constraints have made self-checkouts a popular fixture in stores of all sizes.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2022

Unified commerce is the new holy grail for retailers, promising previously unheard-of levels of customer insights and control over all elements of sales and inventory management. Smarter inventory management enabled by unified commerce allows stores to resell the item or return it to the warehouse.

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Storis

JUNE 25, 2019

A customer wanted to buy a dresser, so I called one of the warehouse employees to bring the piece up to the Point of Sale. We were required to have the piece at checkout, even though it often returned to the warehouse until the customer could come to pick it up. It had been a normal situation.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

OCTOBER 22, 2020

While brick and mortar stores still play a strategic role in this market vertical, online shopping has skyrocketed, and with $294 billion expected in online home furnishing sales by 2022, retail store owners can no longer afford to miss out on the opportunity to ramp up their cross-channel game plans.

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I Vend

JULY 27, 2021

Frictionless checkout – is it the new omnichannel? Now, more than 10 years on, why do I say that frictionless checkout is the ‘new omnichannel’? Well, from my discussions with retailers, I can see that there has been a similar lightbulb realisation about frictionless checkout. Friction matters because it restricts growth.

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I Vend

JANUARY 11, 2024

This returns management information can inform product buying decisions and can help to identify fraudulent activity. Efficient returns processing must be fully integrated with inventory management, so that returned items are clearly visible as part of the stock pool.

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