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

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Juganu Provides Customer Insights and Enhanced Safety Through Smart Lighting

Retail TouchPoints

The Foam connects directly into pre-existing light fixtures at any retail space, including shopping centers, department stores or groceries.

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Reports: Amazon Go to Hit the Suburbs with Locations in Washington State and California

Retail TouchPoints

The move aims to take advantage of the fact that more shoppers are working from home, keeping them away from the city centers where most Amazon Go stores are currently located. The new shops will feature the same format, including the emphasis on grab-and-go items and everyday essentials as well as the cashierless checkout experience.

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Guarding the Retail Fortress: Cybersecurity Challenges and Network Interruption Risks

Retail TouchPoints

In 2014, cybercriminals used a third-party vendor’s credentials to enter Home Depot’s network and deployed malware on the self-checkout systems to steal customer information. While the report primarily focuses on how AI can optimize store layouts and marketing strategies, there is an underlying message on data security.

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Retail’s tech revolution sets laser-like focus on the consumer

Inside Retail

Today’s consumers might browse products online and then feel, try and buy them in physical stores. Conversely, they might spot an item in a store, compare prices on their smartphone, and choose either to take it to the checkout or order it online for home delivery.

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5 Lessons Online Merchandisers Can Learn From Leading Brick-and-Mortar Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

When it comes to online merchandising, there are plenty of subtle but effective in-store tactics that can be difficult to replicate. Mannequins, store layout and even music are all curated to express your brand identity and drive a unique customer experience. . Don’t ignore checkout.

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Walking the Line: How a Post-Pandemic Retail Hybrid Might Make the Best of Both Worlds

Retail TouchPoints

To remain competitive, a virtual storefront needs to be engaging: professional images, streamlined checkout experiences and an extension of a retailer’s brand. Retailers should consider how they can maintain some of this efficiency in their stores. The in-store experience remains a crucial part of consumer expectations.