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Choice at the checkout – why it matters

Inside Retail

The trend towards using self-service and self-checkout (SCO) options in both retail and hospitality was already strong, but the pandemic sent it soaring. The same research found that 47 per cent of consumers choose different checkout options each time. The rise of small, modular self-checkout devices is changing the game.

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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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Untethered – how mobile POS transforms the checkout

I Vend

In this article, we explore how mobile POS ‘untethers’ the point of sale, allowing it to go out into the store, and even beyond the four walls. Learn how our mobile POS transforms the checkout process. The mobile POS device will usually incorporate a built in scanner and a contactless payment card reader.

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Guarding the Retail Fortress: Cybersecurity Challenges and Network Interruption Risks

Retail TouchPoints

Cyberattacks and network outages can disrupt operations and erode customer loyalty. 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.

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Walmart Puts Tactile Displays, Product Discovery at Forefront of New Signature Experience

Retail TouchPoints

For example, the Pets area will let shoppers scan the QR code to search for dog bed options or learn about Walmart’s pet insurance service. One of the concept’s goals is to enhance omnichannel convenience through the use of QR codes, which can create opportunities for digital exploration in the brick-and-mortar space.

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Retail Tech to Make Shoppers Fall in Love with Your Store

I Vend

For retailers, Valentine’s Day offers a shopping boost in the after-holiday mid-February slump, but it’s more than that – it’s also a reminder that love comes in many forms, including the love that shoppers have for their favourite store. All retail processes iVend helps retailers become irresistible to shoppers.

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How Hydra Health is Transforming the Hospital Gift Shop

Retail TouchPoints

However, interviewing patients and visitors is difficult due to HIPAA rules, so the team extensively engages with guest services and patient advocates within the hospitals and medical campuses. Hydra Health is strategizing a “next iteration” format concept that includes different fully automated stores and other tech-driven spaces.