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Choice at the checkout – why it matters

Inside Retail

The trend towards using self-service and self-checkout (SCO) options in both retail and hospitality was already strong, but the pandemic sent it soaring. Not just the big players Today we are seeing a shift, as smaller stores – convenience and specialist retailers – are undergoing digital transformation of their checkout process.

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Walmart Puts Tactile Displays, Product Discovery at Forefront of New Signature Experience

Retail TouchPoints

For example, the Pets area will let shoppers scan the QR code to search for dog bed options or learn about Walmart’s pet insurance service. One of the concept’s goals is to enhance omnichannel convenience through the use of QR codes, which can create opportunities for digital exploration in the brick-and-mortar space.

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Circle K Will Retrofit Stores To Pilot Autonomous Checkout

Retail TouchPoints

Circle K, a division of Alimentation Couche-Tard , will retrofit the store with technology from Standard Cognition that will allow shoppers to walk in, take the items they want and walk out without having to scan anything or wait to pay. The parent company operates nearly 14,500 convenience stores worldwide.

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How Hydra Health is Transforming the Hospital Gift Shop

Retail TouchPoints

However, interviewing patients and visitors is difficult due to HIPAA rules, so the team extensively engages with guest services and patient advocates within the hospitals and medical campuses. Hydra Health is strategizing a “next iteration” format concept that includes different fully automated stores and other tech-driven spaces.

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Retail Installation Solutions: Enhancing Store Efficiency and Visual Appeal

CJ Retail Solutions

From captivating displays to seamless store layouts, every aspect plays a crucial role in driving sales and customer satisfaction. Whether you are a small boutique or a large retail chain, these solutions can revolutionise your store’s functionality and aesthetics. Compliance with Safety Standards 6.3.

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Touchpoints in Retail: Optimizing the in-store experience

Shopper Motion

Physical touchpoints refer to the tangible elements of the customer experience, such as the store layout, product displays, and in-store signage. These touchpoints can have a significant impact on the customer’s perception of the store. Digital touchpoints for optimizing the in-store experience.

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The Signs of Bad Shopping Experiences and How to Mitigate Them Using Digital Surveys

Retail TouchPoints

Shoppers are focusing less on loyalty and more on their experience, with half of them saying they would switch to a new brand after just one bad customer service interaction. However, if customer service is excellent, 78% of consumers will do business with a company again, even after a mistake.

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