Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The first is point-of-sale product activation by which only products that are legitimately purchased are activated. “We see a future where technologies like Project Unlock can help the entire retail ecosystem create a great environment for our customers.”. Visualization of how Project Unlock RFID tags will work.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Starbucks has long licensed in-store shops in stores operated by Kroger, Hy-Vee and others. Until now, however, those customers were not able to receive reward points from the coffee giant because purchases were processed through the point-of-sale system used by the store.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

“At Starbucks, we have challenged ourselves to imagine what’s possible when we take a closer look at the many ways our partners and customers interact with us and experience our stores every day,” said Katie Young, SVP of Store Operations at Starbucks in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Aptos ONE gives Cole Haan enterprise-grade point of sale capabilities that are delivered mobile first and cloud native, with highly resilient offline capabilities that give you the confidence of omnichannel transacting anytime and anywhere.”

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Retailers have gotten better about thinking about simple things like power accessibility or creating WiFi shadows around fixtures and things like that, but there are still far too many unintended consequences that come out of store design because they did not think through tech requirements up front.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Take Stock of the Inventory Amid the digital transformation of retail, technologies such as SquareSpace have become more commonplace at the point of sale, while self-service kiosks and cashierless checkouts are now ubiquitous.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The company supports nearly $8 billion in gross merchandise value, more than 20,000 online points of sale and $10 trillion in product listings annually. This is the 14th warehouse in Cart.com’s growing network of omnichannel fulfillment centers, which now encompasses 8 million square feet of space across the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Stripe will be the first payment platform to offer the service to business customers, including the Shopify Point of Sale app this spring. Tap to Pay on iPhone will be available to participating payment platforms and their app developer partners to leverage in software developer kits (SDKs) in an upcoming iOS software beta.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This includes traditional brick-and-mortar stores and ‘offsite’ locations such as curbside pickup, pop-up shops, music festivals or sports stadiums. Today, point-of-sale devices and iPads are commonly used edge devices that can compute data locally and then send important information back to the cloud.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Aēsop operates approximately 400 points of sale across the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia, with a recent advance into China, where the brand opened its first store in 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The digitization of brick-and-mortar stores is nothing new, but up until recently it has primarily been focused on surfaces in the store that are already digital: point-of-sale systems or back-of-house tasks like inventory management. PVH x RetailNext and MarketDial PVH Corp.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The framework aims to bring more inclusive innovation in physical and digital spaces while enabling Starbucks to scale accessible design across its store portfolio. From 8-10 am every day, lights will be dimmed and other aspects of its store operations will be modified. What does Starbucks’ Inclusive Space Framework entail?

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Any disruption to the wired network due to a fiber cut, network error or human lapse will result in the store going offline. 5G provides an alternate method to keep the store connected at all times. Circle K , and AutoZone are already using 5G to connect their stores. Tractor Supply Co.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The point-of-sale (POS) system has always been the one truly indispensable technology for any merchant, large or small.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2023

On most tablet-based point-of-sale systems, you can customize the tip percentages your customers choose from on the tip screen. Additionally, consumers are wary that the industry-standard minimum tip has increased over the past year (to 15%, generally), and may continue to rise if businesses want it to.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Additionally, National Retail Solutions (NRS) , which provides point-of-sale and other store management solutions for more than 17,000 bodegas and neighborhood convenience stores, is partnering with Uber Direct to support same-day delivery offerings.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 17, 2024

URBN , parent company of Urban Outfitters , Anthropologie , Free People and FP Movement , will adopt Stripe as its primary payments infrastructure for both online and in-store sales, consolidating the majority of its North American payments volume onto the solution provider.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 11, 2024

We are past the point of conjecture about whether AI will upend the retail industry; it already has. In a recent study sponsored by Nvidia, 69% of retailers that used AI in 2023 reported that it increased revenues, and 72% said it reduced operating costs.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 25, 2023

It helps, of course, that Walgreens has an enviable store footprint: more than 8,800 stores nationwide, putting 78% of the U.S. population within five miles of a Walgreens store. But it’s how those stores operate that allows them to effectively serve as fulfillment hubs.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 29, 2022

Ensure security cameras point directly toward all entrances and exits, as this can help you see where any theft is occurring or when unauthorized employees are entering prohibited areas or rooms. Ensure that your store has proper lighting for clear video footage. Areas with valuable inventory, like stockrooms, should also be visible.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

With the right operations and infrastructure systems, retailers will be able to leverage the vast capabilities derived from the computer vision and AI that power frictionless checkout, which produces rich data and insights that enable these additional tools.

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Mass Relators

MARCH 1, 2024

“We are delighted to partner with NationsBenefits and accept its members’ flex cards in our stores,” said Gayle Shields, Chief of Store Operations for SEG. The direct point of sale integration went into effect in January 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2024

The retailer will instead rely more heavily on its smart Amazon Dash Carts , which have been deployed at Fresh stores since 2020 as well as at Amazon subsidiary Whole Foods.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2024

So when the retailer makes changes to the integrated system — which can be anything from a point-of-sale system to an Excel sheet with inventory items — these changes are automatically implemented into the signage. Dynamic templates are pre-designed layouts that update themselves based on data they receive from an integrated system.

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M19 Retail

JANUARY 2, 2024

Mi9 Retail’s software platform empowers retailers to automate and optimize merchandise management, streamline Point of Sale & store operations, harness the power of retail analytics, and excel in the eCommerce landscape.”, stated Eugene Voronov, EVP & General Manager.

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M19 Retail

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Alterra, known for its commitment to providing exceptional outdoor experiences, sought to enhance its retail operations across multiple facets as well as to centralize systems across all their resorts. With enhanced visibility into real-time data, store associates can make informed decisions and improve customer service.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

With this evolution into digital sales and the increased use of data mining, retailers are facing unprecedented challenges in digital security. Cyberattacks and network outages can disrupt operations and erode customer loyalty.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2023

Nearly half ( 46% ) of retailers surveyed in Retail TouchPoints’ Store Operations Survey noted that they provide mobile POS to associates — and an additional 31% plan to implement the technology this year. At the same time, they’re trying to help associates feel empowered in an increasingly busy, high-pressure environment.

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M19 Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Mi9 is a leading provider of software solutions spanning merchandising, store operations, customer engagement, e-commerce, and business analytics for the Retail industry. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, January 31 , 2024 – Elevate Software (“Elevate”) announced today that it has closed the acquisition of Mi9 Retail (“Mi9”).

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M19 Retail

JULY 5, 2023

The Aubuchon Company is the oldest family-owned and managed hardware store chain in the US with over 100 stores across the country. About Mi9 Retail Founded in 2002, Mi9 Retail’s mission is to develop great software that delights end users by excelling in design and functionality.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 11, 2022

The increased prevalence of omnichannel solutions has forced businesses to rethink their approach to keeping consumers engaged when shopping in-store. With digitalisation in the retail sector gaining significant momentum, retailers are increasingly exploring new technologies to streamline services and simplify store operations.

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Star Miconics

APRIL 25, 2022

Somerset, NJ – April 25, 2022 – Star Micronics , a leading manufacturer of mobile, point-of-sale (POS), and customer engagement technologies, is proud to announce the launch of their revamped Star Micronics Cloud Services platform, renewed and renovated for a changing world. Visit StarMicronicsCloud.com to get started. .

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Inside Retail

MAY 25, 2023

The inevitable outcome of retail media monetisation and demand for measurement will be the increase of in-store screens as well as the digitisation of point of sale within display and merchandising. Prepare for a digitally-led re-imagining of the store experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Inside H&M ’s new store in NYC’s SoHo neighborhood, the fast fashion retailer has nested a shop-in-shop featuring curated secondhand pieces — the brand’s first resale location in North America. To celebrate the debut, beginning Feb.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 23, 2023

If you want real-time promotions delivered to consumers in your store, you host the application at the edge to deliver instant responses, and you train the artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm in the cloud to push model changes back out to the edge. Take cloud point-of-sale (POS), for example. One final thought.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2024

Best Buy will leverage its membership-based loyalty program to sharpen personalization efforts for its 2025 fiscal year, which began Jan.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Despite the surge in online shopping, physical stores remain essential for retailers, providing a space for customers to interact with products and build deeper brand connections. A well-designed store can create a memorable brand experience that strengthens customer loyalty.

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