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Despite Recent Bad Press, Self-Checkout is Here to Stay. Here’s Why.

Retail TouchPoints

This is the first part of our two-part series, “ From Self-Checkout to Just Walk Out: A Look at Autonomous Retail Experiences.” In part one we go beyond the headlines to uncover the reality of the self-checkout situation. Plus, despite all the vocal naysayers, many consumers actually like the technology.

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ACCC to conduct enquiry on Australian supermarkets’ pricing and competition

Inside Retail

The investigation will include the pricing practices of the supermarkets and the relationship between wholesale – including farmgate and retail prices. “Competitive markets encourage more attractive combinations of price and quality for consumers, as well as greater choice,” explains Keogh.

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How Wholesalers Can Jumpstart Expansion Efforts

Independent Retailer

That being said, if a company’s expansion efforts are not managed properly, global marketing success will be unattainable. . While all of these new opportunities sound exciting, entering a new market unprepared can be a massive drain on resources with little to no return. Build an International Marketing Campaign. back to top.

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From Line to TikTok: Exploring APAC’s US$1 trillion social commerce market

Inside Retail

These messaging apps can incorporate product listings, checkouts, payment features and live chat options. While Meta also offers shops on Facebook and Instagram, TikTok now offers checkouts and payments within the app. The rise of community group buying initiatives in the Southeast Asia market is another China-derived trend.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club set to debut in Indiana

Mass Relators

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — BJ’s Wholesale Club is slated to open its first club in Indiana on Friday. We can’t wait to open Indiana’s first BJ’s Wholesale Club and bring all of the incredible savings and offerings to the residents of Noblesville,” said Nazim Khan, Club Manager of the Noblesville BJ’s Wholesale Club. “We

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BJ’s Wholesale Club adding location in Lansing, Mich.

Mass Relators

BJ’s Wholesale Club plans to open its newest club on January 28 in Lansing, Mich. We’re excited to expand our footprint in Michigan, with the opening our new club in Lansing,” said Nick Salowich, Club Manager of BJ’s Wholesale Club in Lansing. The post BJ’s Wholesale Club adding location in Lansing, Mich. locations to 226.

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Guarding the Retail Fortress: Cybersecurity Challenges and Network Interruption Risks

Retail TouchPoints

In 2014, cybercriminals used a third-party vendor’s credentials to enter Home Depot’s network and deployed malware on the self-checkout systems to steal customer information. While the report primarily focuses on how AI can optimize store layouts and marketing strategies, there is an underlying message on data security.