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Pandemic Shifts Shine a Light on Importance of Modern Point of Sale

Retail Minded

Did you know that point of sale systems date back to 1879 when the first one was invented by American shopkeeper James Ritty. The post Pandemic Shifts Shine a Light on Importance of Modern Point of Sale appeared first on Retail Minded. Since then, POS systems have taken a dramatic shift in their capabilities.

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Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci talks tech, emerging consumer trends

Inside Retail

Here, he shares the new tech that has caught his eye, and how changing consumer behaviour is affecting the business. Everyone wants to reduce complexity at the front end of stores, and ultimately the best way to do that would be to turn trolleys into a point of sale (POS). There are at least 15 smart trolley companies out there.

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NOT Your Dad’s Supply Chain: 4 Trends Every Retail Exec Should Know for 2024

Retail TouchPoints

It has gone through a rapid period of change from the primary way we shopped, to its death being prematurely called ‘ the showroom problem ,’ to continuing to be a critical piece of consumer brand strategy. When we talk about omnichannel order fulfillment , there can be a mistake in thinking it’s just about online.

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Why Food Packaging Labels Are Essential to Online Order Fulfillment

Star Miconics

Consumers are sold on the convenience of food delivery. Restaurants must fulfill orders placed online through their websites or apps and third-party delivery services in addition to orders at the table, counter, drive-thru, or self-service kiosks. Labeling solutions have become essential to streamlined, accurate order fulfillment.

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Webinar Recap: Taking The Pulse Of Marketers And Consumers To Navigate The Shift To Digital

Retail TouchPoints

Understanding consumer behaviors will be key to building (or rebuilding) a successful retail business in a post-pandemic world. Data will fuel the shift to digital, according to expert contributors to the recent Retail TouchPoints (RTP) webinar, Analyzing The Shift To Digital From 7,000 Marketers And 1B Consumers Worldwide.

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Every Retail Worker is Now a Supply Chain Worker

Retail TouchPoints

Traditional retailers across the country have been playing catch-up for decades, trying to meet the changing needs of the consumer. Shoppers increasingly want the convenience of online shopping and anywhere fulfillment. As consumers, we are accustomed to instant results. Embrace “Sign-up Culture” to Find the Right Fit.

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TikTok Shop Officially Debuts in the U.S.

Retail TouchPoints

Photo courtesy of TikTok Shop While the ecommerce functionality has been available to at least some users since late last year, today marks the service’s debut to the wider TikTok community, and to say that both consumers and brands have been eagerly anticipating this development might be an understatement.