Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 18, 2025

The retailer’s digital transformation also include the implementation of Shopify’s next-generation POS system in the new tech-driven “Diamonds & Pearls by David’s” store format that was introduced in May 2025 , with Deloitte Digital providing implementation, consulting and strategic advice for the initiative. “By

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 30, 2025

For instance, digital wallets are expected to account for more than $25 trillion, or 50% of all online and point-of-sale transactions, by 2027. The global BNPL market, led by companies like Klarna, Afterpay, PayPal and Affirm, is meanwhile projected to grow from $560.1 billion in 2025 to $911.8 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.2%

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

More Points of Attack: The Spread of IoT The network is more integrated than ever before. IoT is now part of the shopping experience, and retailers use it for things like automated checkout, inventory and data management and supply chain optimization. Data and applications are the foundation of business services.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 7, 2025

Three Disruptors that Break Checkout Without Warning Behind every unexpected drop-off is a gap between what the customer expects and what the system delivers. When a user heads to checkout, they’re at their hottest point of intent. So a user adds what they need, goes to checkout and gets asked to log in.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 31, 2025

Respondents to the store design survey already have rethought and redesigned areas where there are clear monetization opportunities: product display areas ( 70% ), fixtures ( 62% ) and the point of sale ( 54% ).

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 10, 2025

That includes maintaining reliable NFC terminals in-store, enabling QR code payments where appropriate and ensuring online checkouts are mobile-responsive and friction-free. A cumbersome checkout experience could quickly lead to cart abandonment, especially among younger customers who are used to instant app-based interactions.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2025

For this reason, there have been major investments in exciting retail activations from some of the biggest grocers in the world, with a particular focus on bringing the online and in-store shopping experiences together in one seamless checkout.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 14, 2025

Card skimmers are another common way for criminals to target retailers, and they are regularly found at gas pumps, self-checkout stations, ATMs and other point-of-sale terminals.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

Each sales channel (till, self-checkout, queue-busting, customer service desk) can be designed to use different communication methods and processing paths, ensuring that a single failure wont disable all in-store payment options.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 6, 2025

The modern flow of the store, including self-checkout, will enhance efficiency and convenience for everyone. I cant wait for our students to experience this fantastic one-stop-shop addition to our campus when we open in the spring of 2025.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Each device can perform core transactional functions — such as the ability to accept card and cash payments and scan products for efficient checkouts — offline. With an offline-resilient POS, the devices can run fully disconnected from the cloud.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

From online stores to point-of-sale systems, ensuring smooth customer experiences relies on robust testing of software systems. E2E testing takes a wider perspective on helping retailers, looking after the entire journey, from online product purchase to checkout; however, it is slower as it involves entire system integration.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2025

Retail businesses are no longer self-enclosed entities where everything revolves around a checkout and some inventory management software. A clear example of this occurred when Morrisons , a major UK supermarket chain, suffered a severe IT outage that left customers stranded at checkouts.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 10, 2025

With Aptos ONE, our Team Members will have everything they need to serve shoppers – whether that’s mobile checkout, looking up real-time inventory and placing an order for an item not at that store, accessing customer profile and loyalty information, processing returns, checking order status and much more – all on a single device.

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Retail Gazette

MAY 1, 2025

The deal will see Sainsburys roll out the digital commerce solutions firm’s checkout technology, point of sale solutions and self-checkout systems to 22,500 checkouts. In January, John Lewis also became the first UK retailer to implement AI-powered age checks for online knife sales.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

When electronic point-of-sale systems launched in-store, retail workers initially saw their very existence as an existential threat to their livelihoods. Every time a new technology comes along, worried voices are the norm. When automated assembly lines were introduced, factory workers couldnt see a use for their skills.

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Inside Retail

JULY 15, 2025

A really good example is Self-Checkouts; the technology keeps advancing, but the enclosure of the SCO is still relevant,” Duke said. “By By implementing modular SCO designs, you can continue to upgrade the core technology whilst maintaining the outer shell,” he added.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 14, 2025

Key Takeaways Understanding NCR’s Impact: NCR offers innovative technology solutions to enhance retail operations, making the checkout process more efficient for small businesses. NCR, a leader in technology solutions, offers a range of tools designed to streamline the checkout process and enhance customer satisfaction.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 19, 2025

When considering a point of sale system , Square Up POS offers a range of features that cater to businesses of various sizes. Streamlined checkout experience includes options for discounts, refunds, and automatic sales synchronization. These features make Square POS one of the top point of sale systems in Canada.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 13, 2025

Strand benefited from a streamlined checkout experience, resulting in a 70 per cent uplift in customers reaching checkout and a 35 per cent boost in session conversions. MindArcs expertise goes far beyond e-commerce websites.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 24, 2025

Self-service point of sale (POS) systems are transforming how consumers engage with retail and dining experiences. Utilizing cloud-based, contactless touchscreen technologies , self checkout POS systems streamline transactions by incorporating crucial features like barcode scanners and payment processing capabilities.

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M19 Retail

DECEMBER 4, 2024

With mPOS, sales associates are not bound by a traditional checkout counter. The ability to complete transactions at any location within the store enhances customer engagement and alleviates the frustration of long checkout lines, contributing to higher customer satisfaction levels.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 17, 2025

Streamline the Decision Process: Ensure a smooth and convenient checkout experience, whether online or in-store. Ensure that your checkout process is smooth and simple, whether in-store or online. Aligning your strategies with customer expectations during this stage can lead to increased sales and foster customer loyalty.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 22, 2025

Eventually we also want you to be able to do self-checkout with your own phone. And if you think you can get a better deal at Ebay , you can just click out and buy it there instead, or you can share it on social.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 10, 2025

This sleek point-of-sale device is engineered to enhance productivity and elevate customer experiences, making it a significant addition to the Square ecosystem. Square has just unveiled its latest innovation, the Square Handheld, designed specifically for the demands of modern small businesses.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2025

The basic service that a point-of-sale (POS) device provides checking out customers is essential to any retailers functioning. Another example: Im an unabashed fan of the Scan & Go feature at Sams Club , which allows me to scan all the stuff in my basket and completely bypass the regular checkout.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2025

Next, the authentication request must be embedded properly into the checkout process. This reduces cost and accelerates checkout. The first version of 3DS in Europe appeared very crude, so many consumers were suspicious about being lured into a fraud scheme through pop-up windows. While 3DS is not strictly required in the U.S.

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I Vend

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Heres some of the things to look for in a point of sale platform for your electronics retail business. If a customer starts browsing online, you can seamlessly continue the sales journey with them in-store. Omnichannel in electronics retail, you need to have a relationship with a customer online and in-store.

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Storis

JUNE 11, 2025

Slow checkout: Handwritten receipts and manual inventory checks slow down transactions, diminishing the customer experience and frustrating your staff. Faster, Error-Free Checkouts with Modern POS STORIS’s Point-of-Sale (POS) system eliminates manual ticket writing and handwritten receipts.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 29, 2025

AI-Powered Theft Prevention & Seamless Checkout The UltimateShopper Plus features cutting-edge AI-driven loss prevention technology, combining integrated weighing cells with AI-powered cameras to detect suspicious activity in real time. This system helps prevent theft and reduces stock losses, all while maintaining full GDPR compliance.

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Star Miconics

JUNE 20, 2025

A dual interface cash drawer may not get much attention in point-of-sale conversations, but it plays a critical role in how payments flow, especially in today’s hybrid retail and hospitality environments. That’s why more ISVs, VARs, and end users are turning to dual interface cash drawers. USB becomes essential.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 22, 2025

Unify Your Inventory Data To effectively manage your retail operations, it’s essential to unify your inventory data by consolidating eCommerce and point-of-sale (POS) information onto a single platform. Operational Efficiency : Utilize mobile apps for stock alerts, order processing, and reporting directly from the sales floor.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Storefronts are eliminating the checkout process, augmented reality is reducing return rates and virtual marketplaces are offering new consumer experiences. These groups often infiltrate endpoint devices, including point-of-sale (POS) systems, employee laptops and mobile devices used for customer service.

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I Vend

APRIL 2, 2025

You know that its more than simply a point of sale, and that it offers a comprehensive platform for managing the entire retail operation. Frictionless checkout – your customers come into your stores, they choose their goods and thenthey have to wait in line to pay, or they cant use the payment method they want.

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I Vend

APRIL 2, 2025

Tell me more about iVends hybrid cloud approach iVends retail software consists of three parts the functionality that runs head office, the store back office and the store point of sale. The software at the checkout stores sits on the point of sale device and is not dependent on the network.

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I Vend

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

By bringing up the customer’s search history, the associate can help to finalize the sale of the items the shopper has browsed, can check stock for home delivery or pickup, or can offer cross-sell and upsell options, such as an accessory to go with a chosen item of clothing.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 12, 2025

Impulse Buys at Checkout : Utilize the checkout area to display small items, capitalizing on customers’ tendencies to add extra purchases as they wait. Analyzing sales data helps you identify patterns in customer movement, allowing you to optimize your store floor plan based on frequented areas.

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