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The Boon and Bane of Self-Checkout for Retailers

Retail Wire

Retailers appreciate the allure of self-checkout. However, the elevated rate of inventory shrinkage is a pressing concern in the retail industry.

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Data and security have become key competitive advantages for all retailers

Inside Retail

They are looking at things like speed and convenience, and self-checkout has become commonplace in all supermarkets and convenience stores today. He believes AI-powered computer vision technology used to reduce shrinkage will help identify instances of customers swapping cheap items for expensive ones by changing labels.

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Sick of hearing about AI? The key is understanding how to make it work for you

Inside Retail

Loss prevention: AI combats retail shrinkage also, by integrating computer vision and motion analytics at self-checkouts, detecting suspicious activities and ultimately reducing theft. Automated checkout experiences: Retailers such as Apple are pioneering checkout-free shopping.

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5 Real-World Ways 5G Will Transform Retail

Retail TouchPoints

Fast, Frictionless Checkout. The Hard Rock Stadium Express Shop in Miami features “grab and go” checkout tech from AiFi powered by Verizon 5G. The higher bandwidth/lower latency combination will also lead to enhanced frictionless checkout experience. Supply Chain Optimization.

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Co-op lost £70m to shoplifting in 2023 as it uses AI to stop self-checkout theft

Retail Gazette

Retail crime cost The Co-op £70m last year, according to food managing director Matt Hood, as the mutual turns to AI to stamp out theft at self-checkouts. Hood said despite evidence pointing to the fact that self-checkouts do lead to an increase in shrinkage, he would not strip them out of stores as they make “convenience more convenient”.

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Sainsbury’s lets shoppers skip tills with new SmartShop trial

Retail Gazette

Sainsburys has launched a trial allowing customers to pay directly on its handheld SmartShop devices, removing the need to visit a traditional checkout as part of wider efforts to streamline the shopping experience. As with existing SmartShop use, staff will continue to carry out random basket checks to manage shrinkage.

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5G in Retail: Creating the WOW factor

Retail TouchPoints

5G can also connect mobile point-of-sale (POS) terminals , self-service kiosks, scan-and-go checkouts and other forms of frictionless shopping with ease. 5G can reduce wasted time and prevent inventory shrinkage, providing retailers with cost savings. Tractor Supply Co.