Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2024

MV: In recent years, we have invested heavily in our journey as an innovative omnichannel retailer, opening Plan and Order Point locations in Greater Melbourne and Sydney, enabling us to be exactly where our customers need us to be, which is a key part of our growth strategy for Ikea in Australia.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Last month Booths axed its self-service checkouts in all but two of its 28 stores, claiming the move was in response to customer demand. The high-end supermarket will only retain self-checkouts in its Windermere and Keswick stores in the Lake District as these stores can become very busy. Busby thinks it was a factor for the grocer. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 6, 2022

CPG advertisers can now offer consumers a multi-retailer checkout experience directly from their Yahoo native ads and display inventory, allowing consumers to make a purchase from their preferred retailer. The company also announced plans for an online marketplace with integrated advertising in early 2021 that has yet to materialize.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It might have been the worst-kept secret in retail, but after months of unconfirmed reports , behind-the-scenes testing and tales from the front lines , TikTok has finally, formally launched its new ecommerce offering — TikTok Shop. in November 2022. reads the company announcement. The company also reiterated that all TikTok-protected U.S.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Walmart is removing self-checkout lanes from at least three stores in Albuquerque, New Mexico, replacing them with staffed checkout counters to enhance the shopping experience. The company has also previously mentioned plans to provide hands-on assistance to.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Chances are you noticed some changes at the checkout line. There were probably more self-checkout choices and fewer cashiers. The Growth of Self-Checkout . Self-checkouts have been prevalent in retail stores across America since the early 2000s. Checkout-Free Stores . Before the pandemic, nearly 98% of U.S.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The report found that the majority of Gen Z shoppers plan to spend more or the same on Christmas gifts compared to last year and that visiting stores during the festive period is a top priority. Despite being digital natives, 88% plan to visit a physical store during the Christmas shopping period.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2020

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. We will not have to relocate merchandise, replace shelves or build an entirely new store to implement autonomous checkout.”.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

Localise your home page and checkout experience and invest in some marketing so you can start to assess demand. Making the whole international shopping experience seamless is a journey that takes time, so don’t expect everything to be perfect right away,” she continues. The post Planning to sell online in the US?

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 30, 2024

Through AI and other technologies, customers in grocery stores, clothing outlets and other convenience-style shops no longer need to wait in line to check out. Truist Park in Atlanta is another stadium recognizing the impact of fast concessions and the huge success of self-checkout in grocery and retail stores worldwide.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2023

Walmart will offer “sensory-friendly” hours for customers with sensory disabilities on designated days throughout the back-to-school shopping season. local time, most Walmart stores will feature a quieter shopping environment, with store lights dimmed, music turned off and any screens with moving pictures switched over to a stationary image.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2023

Uniqlo reportedly plans to expand its North American footprint by 10% by opening 20 to 30 stores annually to reach 200 locations by 2027, Daisuke Tsukagoshi, CEO of Uniqlo North America told Reuters. Each new store will feature self-checkout kiosks, in-store pickup and free clothing alterations. Localizing products for the diverse U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2022

Pinterest has signed a definitive agreement to acquire THE YES , an AI-powered platform that allows consumers to personalize their shopping feeds based on their brand, style and size preferences. THE YES team are experts in building an end-to-end shopping experience,” said Silbermann in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

CVS Pharmacy has implemented touch-free checkout using PayPal and Venmo QR codes at all 8,200 standalone retail locations, reaching a milestone set at the start of the partnership in July 2020. Those without existing PayPal or Venmo accounts can sign up and link their preferred payment method within minutes.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2024

[Update from 3/6/2024] Over the next decade, Target plans to build more than 300 new stores and upgrade the vast majority of its brick-and-mortar fleet, with projects ranging from full remodels to adding Ulta Beauty locations, upgrading fixtures and supporting same-day services.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 10, 2024

The world’s largest retailer shared expansive plans for the future of retail at the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024), focusing on adaptive retail strategies that encompass realms of customers, workforce and society. Embracing AI Walmart’s goal is to make shopping experiences effortless, engaging and personalised.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2023

Louis Schnucks stores this fall, with a broader rollout planned for later this year. We aim to make customers feel like each shopping experience was custom-made for them, and we’re excited to take another big step forward with the rollout of this pilot of Instacart’s Caper Carts.”

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365 Retail

JUNE 21, 2021

Tesco is set to launch its first checkout-free store following a successful trial for staff at its head office over the past year. Chief executive Ken Murphy said plans are in the early stages but he is hopeful it can match the appeal of similar scan-and-go stores being rolled out by Amazon in the UK. on the same period last year.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

That is driving the customer to come and shop, and now, we’re investing to make sure that when the customer comes to shop with us, either online or in store, that they don’t have to make the tradeoffs.” Now, the company is using the $1 billion to invest in improving: Digital capabilities.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 4, 2024

A recent study of more than 4,700 consumers from Bread Financial indicates payment choices — including retail store credit cards, bank branded credit cards and buy now, pay later (BNPL) — at checkout have become a major factor in pleasing shoppers and closing a sale. Long gone are the days where retailers can only say, “Cash or card?”;

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

That translates into gift shops and cafeteria spaces that are often sterile environments featuring the same mediocre-quality products and pre-packaged foods. and Penn Medicine’s Hospital in Philadelphia, with plans for further expansion in 2024 and beyond. “We Marie Kloor and her firm, Hydra Health , are focused on changing that.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 6, 2023

New research from Checkout Finance provider, Divido , has found that over a third (35%) of Christmas shoppers plan to make most of their purchases between now and Black Friday weekend. Retailers often invest a lot of money into curating the perfect deals for these peak sales periods when in fact consumers are shopping before then.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2021

And it would come at a time when some long-running department stores are closing up shop. Products are easy to find (the search box), easy to buy (the shopping cart), and the online marketplace is also catering for all customer groups at once – each customer being served a unique experience based on their preferences and past behaviour.”. .

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

“After more than two years of heavy online shopping, consumers are ready to get back to the sport of shopping.” ” 44 percent of customers plan to shop at mass merchants this year, compared to 42 percent in 2021. Getting Back Into the Sport of Shopping. by The NPD Group.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

By utilizing an authentication experience that consumers already are familiar with, passkeys counteract what would typically be a clunky checkout process. Conversely, consumers may buy more if the checkout experience requires minimal effort. Abandoned carts cost retailers as much as $136 billion in revenue annually.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Datalogic’s newest model scanner the Joya Touch 22 opens up a world of opportunity for retailers by dramatically improving the shopping experience of their customers and freeing up staff from checkout duties. A major benefit for shoppers is that they don’t need to hold the device to scan items as they move through the store.

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Retail Focus

MAY 1, 2024

NYSE: FL), has unveiled its new retail concept that delivers an elevated shopping experience and unrivaled customer service. Our new store concept cements Foot Locker’s position as the leader in sneaker culture by offering an engaging, cutting-edge shopping experience for the sneaker passionate,” said Mary Dillon, Foot Locker, Inc.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 12, 2021

As 2020 came to a close, the company wanted to confirm that the changes made (and those being planned) set them up for success in 2021 and beyond. Descriptions included “miles above” any other store, the “gold standard in grocery shopping,” and “the best place to shop because of hygiene measures in place.” The Research.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2020

Online grocery shopping has surged since COVID-19 made consumers wary about visiting brick-and-mortar locations in person, and this new partnership was established to help make the process easier for customers. “The Yahoo Mail users will get personalized grocery recommendations based on their Yahoo profiles. Yahoo is owned by Verizon Media.

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Inside Retail

JULY 26, 2021

These customer experiences can either infuse others with a desire for the same shopping euphoria or cause would-be customers to distance themselves from your brand. Like the previous examples, you don’t need to move mountains to leverage your customer data to plan an in-the-moment positive experience for your customer.

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A1 Retail

MARCH 10, 2022

Forgetting products they intended to buy (33%), not planning meals ahead of time (23%) and forgetting to bring reusable bags (26%) are the top shopping habits Brits wish they could break. Customers can now shop smarter and save money using My Nectar Prices.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2022

Mastercard has launched a new Biometric Checkout Program globally that will enable merchants of all sizes to offer contactless biometric checkout experiences based on facial- or palm-based recognition technology. Once registered they will be able to pay via facial recognition at checkout without the need for a card or mobile device.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2023

We’re always looking for more ways to make grocery shopping easy, fast, and affordable for all of our customers, and are excited to offer Amazon Fresh grocery delivery to customers without a Prime membership in a dozen U.S. The goal was to provide an expanded selection and updated checkout options that provide more convenience to consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2022

Appointments for high-end fashion brand shopping have been a long-time standard, but they’ve begun to trickle down to fast fashion brands like H&M and Zara too. 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.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 10, 2024

This shift in shopping behaviour is not particularly surprising for retailers but it does present a unique marketing challenge. “Our There is a long-standing fear amongst retailers that overuse of discounts and promotions can decrease a brand’s perceived value; however, sales aren’t the only stimuli that encourage consumers to checkout.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 28, 2021

Consumers are increasingly drawn to convent checkout experiences, from mobile POS and self-checkout to grab-and-go tech, and now even autonomous stores. AiFi shares that same passion and have been amazing partners in making this autonomous shopping experience come to life.”. Autonomous Retail Becoming a Global Phenomenon.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 22, 2021

Shares of American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) were up today following the retailer’s 2021 investor meeting, where the company outlined plans to close at least 200 largely mall-based American Eagle locations while at the same time expanding its Aerie brand. The company has set a revenue target of $5.5

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