Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Vivek Malik, Senior Vice President of Store Systems. Zippin , a provider of checkout-free technologies for brick-and-mortar retail, has hired veteran retail executive Vivek Malik, formerly Senior Director of Infrastructure and Store IT at 7-Eleven , as its SVP of Store Systems. . Malik brings nearly 20.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Standard Cognition has a raised $150 million in a Series C funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with participation from existing investors CRV, EQT Ventures and TI Platform Management and new investors including SK Networks. and Toronto, Canada.

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Wiser

MARCH 7, 2018

Store operators are charged with creating a positive shopping experience, and there are a number of store key performance indicators (KPIs) that all operators need to use to judge their success. These KPIs apply to the vast majority of stores, from mid-sized to big box. Front of Store Conditions .

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M19 Retail

JULY 5, 2023

MIAMI, FLORIDA, July 5, 2023 – Mi9 Retail, a leading provider of Retail Software, is pleased to announce that the Aubuchon Company has successfully piloted Mi9 Store Self-Checkout in their hardware and home improvement stores. said Jeni McKewon, Mi9 Retail POS Product Manager. About Aubuchon Founded by William E.

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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. You need to prepare both physically and mentally to run the full distance.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2022

Convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard has announced that is hiring for more than 25,000 positions at its more than 14,100 Circle K and Couche-Tard stores and support centers across North America, Europe and Asia. Canada and Europe over the next three years.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

IoT solutions enable retail stores to monitor and manage their equipment, including HVAC systems and refrigerators. The malfunctions of these systems in retail food stores happen unexpectedly and can lead to food spoilage, energy overconsumption, and loss of revenue. Inventory management. Self-checkout.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2023

Technology — specifically edge computing — provides the foundation for a better customer experience, real-time inventory management, enhanced security and loss prevention and in-store analytics. Those same cameras and sensors also are at the heart of the grab-and-go checkout system featured in Amazon Go stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 12, 2020

Consumers and employees returning to reopened stores will be looking for positive proof that these locations are safe, and that shopper journeys have been redesigned to be as “touchless” as possible. Retail TouchPoints (RTP): What are the most important roles for facilities management as retail stores reopen?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Simplifying Checkout In this case, “simplifying checkout” means embracing “self-checkout.” To prove the value of these experiences, Buzek cited results at retailer Sam’s Club , where stores that offered a self-checkout option registered sales 18% higher than those without it.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

The Index reveals that 33% offer help via SMS, 63% send cart abandonment reminders and 64% offer customer service assistance during checkout, including live chat, phone, email and click-to-call, which can convert an ordinary experience into a pleasant and helpful one that a customer will remember. Tip 3: Optimize navigation and search.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This article delves into the evolving threat landscape, examining the impact of these disruptions on retail operations and exploring proactive measures for safeguarding businesses, customer data and reputations. She has worked with several global companies focusing on risk management strategy. Mary’s College of California.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Today’s consumers might browse products online and then feel, try and buy them in physical stores. Conversely, they might spot an item in a store, compare prices on their smartphone, and choose either to take it to the checkout or order it online for home delivery.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Social commerce channels are a boon for brands because they marry authentic connection with the convenience of native checkout features to create powerful shopping experiences. Combining password-less one-page checkouts with payment systems like PayPal Wallet or Apple Pay can make a significant difference in checkout conversion rates.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

“Delivering a great fan experience is central to everything we do here at Lumen Field, and our customers love the convenience of Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology,” said Zach Hensley, Seahawks VP of Operations and General Manager of Lumen Field in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In the first usage of Amazon ’s Just Walk Out (JWO) technology by a non-Amazon international retailer, Sainsbury’s has deployed the cashierless solution in its Holborn Circus convenience store. A checkout-free Chartwells convenience store debuted in November 2020 at its University of Houston location using technology from Standard.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

QuickChek , a convenience store operator with 160 locations in New Jersey and New York, has launched the QuickChek Rewards loyalty program. At checkout, QuickChek Rewards members can scan the barcode within the app to earn perks on food and beverages. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Associates will hold up a handheld device and use augmented reality (AR) to highlight which boxes are ready to go; First-time pick rate: The retailer is testing a combination of in-store signage and handheld devices to help associates navigate more quickly to the right locations when picking items for an online order. in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2022

Customers book an appointment online and then shop in-store, creating a more curated feel while making life easier for associates to manage. Self-Checkout/Roaming Checkout. Versions of self-checkout are already in play for grocery, big box and a variety of other stores, mostly to reduce wait times at registers.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 22, 2021

Autonomous convenience store retailer Wundermart is expanding its operations, with plans to open more than 10,000 checkout-free stores in a partnership with contactless checkout company AiFi.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Contactless Checkout and Payment: Stores will include self-checkout kiosks as well as contactless payment solutions, including Walmart Pay, to limit contact between associates and customers. Select locations will also have Scan & Go to help customers manage their checkout directly.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 11, 2024

All of the technology to make this happen exists today; it’s mostly a matter of tying AI search to checkout systems. He is also an adjunct professor at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where he teaches innovation and growth strategy. AI will personalize storefronts.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Take Stock of the Inventory Amid the digital transformation of retail, technologies such as SquareSpace have become more commonplace at the point of sale, while self-service kiosks and cashierless checkouts are now ubiquitous.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Autonomous retail technology is on the rise, with innovations like Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” technology already leapfrogging past yesterday’s self-checkout solutions. Still, some retailers remain reluctant to rely too heavily on autonomous technology, fearing the potential dangers associated with leaving a store “unguarded.”

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Inside Retail

APRIL 11, 2022

The increased prevalence of omnichannel solutions has forced businesses to rethink their approach to keeping consumers engaged when shopping in-store. With digitalisation in the retail sector gaining significant momentum, retailers are increasingly exploring new technologies to streamline services and simplify store operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 1, 2023

” Data Validates Manager Decisions District and store managers are the critical stakeholders that drive in-store experience, so they need to access granular data about specific markets and stores to identify issues and prioritize improvements.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 11, 2021

The system uses smart sensors and cameras to offer actionable operations insights, such as proposals to align store layout with customer purchasing trends, queue management for optimized checkout and ongoing employee performance analysis.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 22, 2020

It will continue to scale RFID capabilities across its stores in Europe, the Middle East and Africa to enable better product allocation and replenishment, and will test consumer-facing RFID capabilities like self-checkout in Korea.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Challenge of Managing Returns “Returns were a huge issue in 2022, and consumers are looking at return policies as a key component of their purchasing decision-making,” said Schwartz. In fact, 74% of associates’ time is on non-checkout functions. 17% of holiday gift sales this season will be resale,” said Garf.

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V Count

JULY 9, 2021

Using a queue management solution to solve queuing problems. With a Queue Management system, businesses like retailers and supermarkets can accurately calculate the number of customers at checkout queues and the average time they spend waiting. Shorter checkout queues mean happier customers and more productive staff.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2020

Walmart Canada will augment and modernize its supply chain with the construction of two new distribution centers equipped with next-generation automation, and the implementation of new warehouse management systems at DCs to help meet the needs of omnichannel consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

However, Amazon customers will have the added bonus of managing their information and viewing their purchase history through the retail giant’s website. Amazon’s ultimate goal is to market the system as a friction-reducing contactless checkout solution for other retailers.

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Retail Minded

APRIL 3, 2024

Consent Management Get a strong consent management system that will guard consumers’ data. Data Security Measures Bring your consent management system and armed help to help safeguard consumers’ data. So, what can you do to make your retail store a happier place? Also, there will be a lower risk of data breach.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Zebra Technologies Corporation , an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, will put retail data insights and The Modern Store by Zebra framework centre stage at EuroShop , booth A79/Hall 6, Dusseldorf, Germany from 26 February – 2 March.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 23, 2023

Unlike data centers, edge infrastructure manages unreliable networking, where latency, jitter or availability issues are common, particularly in large distributed store estates. Store systems typically don’t operate in people-free, highly secure, air-conditioned server environments; quite the opposite.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Circle K , and AutoZone are already using 5G to connect their stores. 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. 5G-enabled tools can allow for order picking and inventory management. Tractor Supply Co.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 25, 2022

Since launching the service at its four Santiago, Chile locations in February 2022, approximately 25% of online shoppers now choose the click-and-collect option — and that number is still on the rise, according to Thania Contreras, Ecommerce Manager at Grupo Axo. Improving Store Operations Efficiency.

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