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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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Walmart Sues BJ’s Over Mobile Self-Checkout Technology

Retail TouchPoints

has filed a lawsuit against BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. over its mobile Express Pay shopping app. The Scan & Go technology was introduced to afford an easier shopping experience to customers through scanning and bagging items as they shop, eventually checking out and paying with their mobile devices.

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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. Moreover, the inquiry will also explore emerging issues such as online shopping, technological advancements, and loyalty programs.

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Sweaty Betty Rolls Out Mobile POS Across 73 Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Sweaty Betty’s apparel and accessories are sold in-store, online and through various wholesale partners. Associates can respond swiftly to customer needs during peak shopping hours, reduce wait times and streamline the overall checkout experience.

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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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#TBT: Service Merchandise Was the OG Multi-Channel Shopping Experience

Retail TouchPoints

Service Merchandise was a bit more fun than today’s similar IKEA shopping experience because it carried more than mediocre DIY housewares and furniture. (No After leaving the wholesale business, the couple opened Service Merchandise, Inc., Increasing the risk of identity theft made some customers wary of shopping in such stores.

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Tesco plans first checkout-free stores and sees normal shopping patterns return

365 Retail

Tesco is set to launch its first checkout-free store following a successful trial for staff at its head office over the past year. But the Tesco boss said the pandemic boom in online shopping is continuing and demand for home cooking remains strong, with cooking and baking products up 20%. billion driven by a 68.1% to £940 million.