article thumbnail

The Rise of Micro Markets in Airports

Retail TouchPoints

This, combined with workforce shortages, has caused airports to move more toward automation, with self-service check-in kiosks, baggage drops and mini stores. According to SITA, by 2024 88% of airports are expected to be equipped with check-in kiosks and 59% will have automated border control.

article thumbnail

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. Omnichannel solutions that leverage intelligent displays, QR codes and consumer profiles can provide extreme personalization. Tractor Supply Co. The retail industry is dynamic.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

Retail TouchPoints

The catalog showroom approach was based on the idea that it reduced the risk of merchandise theft (known in the industry as shrinkage), while also enabling customers to shop without the inconvenience of carrying purchases throughout the store while you were still browsing.

article thumbnail

Why Every Café and Coffee Shop Needs a Linerless Sticky Label Printer

Star Miconics

Orders come in from self-service kiosks, online, the drive-thru, and the counter. Modern Labeling Technology The teams at these shops must ensure they work accurately; mistakes and shrinkage can account for 4-10% of inventory loss. Conquering Omnichannel Order Management with Cloud-Based Technology Solutions Consumers have spoken!

article thumbnail

3 Customer Experience Predictions for 2022

Frank Mayer

As the new year dawns, 2022 CX strategies across industries will continue to center on convenience and consumer satisfaction by nurturing omnichannel plans and implementing the latest technology. Kiosks , smart lockers, robots – these solutions have been around for a while,” acknowledges Lesniak. The Hybrid Shopping Experience.