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

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Autonomous convenience store retailer Wundermart is expanding its operations, with plans to open more than 10,000 checkout-free stores in a partnership with contactless checkout company AiFi. Smaller stores have less space to work with, which means smaller products selections where every SKU counts.

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How Edge Computing Enables the Retail Store of the Future

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The survey also found that less than 13% of retail organizations are investing in technology to tackle these challenges, instead remaining focused on short-term fixes like increasing prices and running marketing campaigns. Self-checkout kiosks are ubiquitous today, but they add to the security challenges retailers face.

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Why Retailers’ Obsession with Conversion is Keeping Them from…Converting

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For example, marketing and advertising campaigns are tailored around a shopper’s age, gender, geographic location, shopping history and other demographics. Retailers have countless data points around shoppers’ unique buying habits, their purchase and browsing history, and their preferred payment and shipping methods.

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Walmart Unveils Reimagined Store Design Emphasizing Digital Shopping Experience

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The new concept was tested in select stores and will be implemented in more stores this fall, evolving based on customer and associate feedback. Contactless Checkout and Payment: Stores will include self-checkout kiosks as well as contactless payment solutions, including Walmart Pay, to limit contact between associates and customers.

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Report: Brookfield Sues Gap Over Unpaid Rent While Seeking Debt Relief Itself

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One case in point is playing out with mall operator Brookfield Property Partners and Gap Inc. For three months running, Gap has failed to pay rent at virtually every Brookfield location nationwide, even for stores that Gap is operating,” according to court documents viewed by The Dallas Morning News.

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5G in Retail: Creating the WOW factor

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Imagine you pick up all the things you need for your farm, and then they tell you that they currently cannot process credit cards. Connectivity is critical to driving in-store traffic, providing a seamless shopping experience, fostering a robust brand connection and creating lasting memories. Tractor Supply Co. , You get the drift.

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The Rise of Micro Markets in Airports

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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.