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‘Tech Tipping’ is Angering Consumers. Here’s How to do it Right.

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New research from Capterra finds that tip fatigue — exhaustion caused by the pressure to tip more money to a widening array of workers — is a serious problem affecting most consumers who use checkout tablets at restaurants and other businesses. This should give pause to any business that uses checkout tablets.

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Beyond Shopping: How Retailers can Turn Stores into Experiential Hubs

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A well-designed store can create a memorable brand experience that strengthens customer loyalty. Retailers must provide compelling reasons for in-store visits, blending digital and physical experiences. This extends beyond apps or digital signage to creating memorable experiences within the store’s space.

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Hibbett Rolls Out Happy Returns at its 1,100+ Stores

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For example, when Kohl’s first piloted the launch of Amazon return kiosks in 2017, it saw new customers increase 9% at test locations compared to 1% increases at other stores. That partnership has since been expanded chainwide.

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How Edge Computing Enables the Retail Store of the Future

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Then, last year, in-store sales grew faster than online sales, while ecommerce stocks took a big hit. Retailers cited rising costs, declining consumer spending and supply chain volatility as their top concerns. Self-checkout kiosks are ubiquitous today, but they add to the security challenges retailers face.

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How Data Will Power Convenience at 10,000+ Wundermart Autonomous Stores

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Wundermart’s current operations, which are focused on providing shopping opportunities at hotels and offices, let customers grab their desired items, scan each item and pay for them at a self-checkout kiosk. “The shops will come to the consumers,” said de Kleine. “Of

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How Brick-and-Mortar Stores Can Enhance Customer Experience to Compete Against Online Retailers

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But instead of rolling over, physical retailers can use this so-called “retail apocalypse” as a catalyst to evaluate their approach to customer experience – perhaps the one edge they have over their cyber counterparts. Here are four tactics to elevate the consumer experience inside the shop: Leverage Omni-Channel Fulfillment Methods.

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5G in Retail: Creating the WOW factor

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Circle K , and AutoZone are already using 5G to connect their stores. 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. Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) powered by 5G can delight and wow customers.