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BJ’s Wholesale Club to Power Up Shelf-Scanning Robots at All Locations

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BJ’s will use this real-time data to enable faster restocking, help associates and shoppers to quickly locate products and improve inventory tracking. The ultimate goal is to free up associates’ time to put more of their effort toward customer service while enabling optimal store conditions and accurate merchandising execution. “We

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Simon Adds VIP Suite to Kick Off Woodbury Common Expansion

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The VIP Suite, which is expected to open later in 2024 in the center’s luxury wing, The Adirondacks District, also will host private events and offer personalized service and curated customer experiences. Woodbury Common, located in New York’s Hudson Valley, draws more than 10 million shoppers annually.

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Vallarta Tests In-Store Robots to Monitor Store Safety and Out-of-Stocks

Retail TouchPoints

California-based Vallarta Supermarkets is piloting autonomous robots in five locations in Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles and San Bernadino counties to support employees by identifying in-store hazards. The retailer will test inventory management technology in a sixth store.

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IoT in Retail: Top 5 Use Cases and Real-Life Examples

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Apart from refrigerators, Walmart utilizes IoT sensors to remotely control its HVAC systems in stores in a particular U.S. region or individual stores, reducing energy consumption and utility costs without negatively impacting the customer experience. Inventory management. Exceptional customer experience.

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Implementing Sustainable Design Strategies in the Retail Environment

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Sustainability is good for business, and architects and designers are critical advisors in retailers’ trajectories toward a more sustainable future through the design process of physical locations. Leveraging AR and VR technology can allow customers to virtually test or try on products before purchasing to reduce their carbon footprint.

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

Inside Retail

The journey towards this tech-augmented retail reality is exhilarating, filled with opportunities to craft unforgettable customer experiences, optimise operations and carve out a competitive edge in a bustling market. This is especially crucial in managing seasonal or event-driven merchandise.

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Circle K Will Retrofit Stores To Pilot Autonomous Checkout

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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.

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