Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2024

Amazon is removing its cashierless Just Walk Out (JWO) technology from its Amazon Fresh supermarkets and will not deploy the solution in new locations scheduled to open later this year, according to multiple media reports. The company already had moved the JWO unit out of its retail group and into its AWS cloud computing division.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

RFID solution provider SML will work with touchscreen supplier Elo to combine their respective technologies in a partnership that aims to streamline the customer experience through increased interactivity and customer engagement. An example is Swedish retailer MQ , which deployed the new solution in their fitting rooms.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2023

Manhattan Associates has enhanced its POS and store fulfillment solutions with handheld RFID support to assist with all inventory management and order fulfillment activities. Manhattan Active Omni’s RFID capabilities are designed to streamline and automate inventory counting and receiving processes.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2023

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) plans to implement a new RFID and computer vision-based store inventory tracking system from Radar at approximately 500 stores across the U.S. Radar’s system combines computer vision technology with RFID to locate items in 3D, at the SKU level, so employees know precisely where an item is. “AEO

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

Amazon ’s cashierless Just Walk Out technology has been deployed in more than 120 third-party locations, including airports, stadiums, university campuses, convenience stores and theme parks. Once we evaluate its impact post-launch, we will determine how this technology might be utilized on our other campuses.”

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

Connecting the world of physical objects into a smart network, IoT technology brings new business opportunities for retailers and provides data-driven insights for decision-makers. According to Grand View Research , the global IoT retail market was valued at $42.38 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.4%

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Payment Services Checkout Inventory Management Customer Experience 232

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

With Salesforce’s 2023 holiday predictions forecasting that BOPIS (buying items online for in-store or curbside pickup) will influence $28 billion in incremental sales during the holiday season, retailers seeking to capitalize on this revenue opportunity need to ensure their store operations and inventory management practices are up to par.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Siman Group , which operates 15 large department stores across Central America, has deployed an item-level RFID solution that has raised its inventory accuracy levels from the 65% to 70% range up to 95%. The solution also supports omnichannel offerings such as BOPIS by transforming how Siman tracks inventory across the chain.

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Department Stores Management Store Operations Customer Experience 234

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. Retailers must provide compelling reasons for in-store visits, blending digital and physical experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

26, 2023, comes despite Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s February 2023 announcement that the retailer would halt expansion of its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go store footprints. The company also has been expanding use cases for its Just Walk Out technology, adding RFID tags on apparel items to support cashierless commerce at two Seattle sports venues.

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Checkout Supermarket Apparel Payment Services 240

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2023

While shrink is far from a new problem in retail, the impact of theft — particularly large-scale operations run by organized retail crime (ORC) rings — has been garnering the attention of executives at some of the country’s largest retailers, including Lowe’s , Target and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2022

RFID is the retail sector’s new secret weapon, helping retailers to grow sales, cut labour costs, reduce loss and grow their profit margins, by undertaking instant on-demand stocktakes and reinforcing product security. They enable accurate inventory levels by location and improved management of a retailer’s inventory.

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Customer Experience Sporting Goods Inventory Management Management 147

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 7, 2021

RFID solution provider Nedap has launched the Nedap iD Cloud Platform, an integrated suite of SaaS solutions purpose-built for RFID technology. Nedap iD Cloud gathers all EPC inventory data and each item’s unique lifespan history into one place to improve inventory visibility using RFID.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2022

Spanish children’s clothing retailer Charanga will deploy the Nedap iD Cloud platform at all owned stores, franchised stores and displays inside El Corte Inglés locations in Spain, Portugal and Italy. The retailer is aiming to achieve full stock visibility in its supply chain.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

Pacsun will deploy the iD Cloud Store solution from Nedap as it seeks to improve inventory accuracy and gain RFID-powered operational insights to inform replenishment decisions. Lululemon expanded its use of Nedap to all its stores in January 2023 , and Bestseller rolled out the Nedap technology at its Vero Moda stores in February 2023.

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Fulfillment Location Shopping ATS 220

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2023

The past few years have been a rollercoaster ride for the retail industry. A survey from this year’s World Retail Congress suggests that the uncertain times aren’t over for the industry. A survey from this year’s World Retail Congress suggests that the uncertain times aren’t over for the industry.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 4, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Retail Times - Retail news, reports, analysis & comment

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

Radar , a technology company that provides a platform to support in-store inventory accuracy and location, has secured $30 million in a Series A funding round led by returning investor Align Ventures, along with The Ferrante Group, Future Archives and RX Ventures, which is the venture capital arm of South American retailer Lojas Renner.

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Location Fulfillment Returns Customer Experience 189

Inside Retail

APRIL 22, 2024

Security cameras and access control systems are a vital layer of protection that all retailers should consider when it comes to store loss prevention strategies. Retail video security cameras : Working 24/7, IP security cameras capture video that helps security teams ensure employee safety, prevent theft and assist with liability claims.

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Loss Prevention Management ATS 147

Shopify

APRIL 25, 2024

RFID technology helps retailers track where their inventory is and deter theft. Here’s how to use the technology in your own retail store.

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Inventory Management Management 52

Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2022

The upcoming retail solution webinar by Advantech will focus on highlighting key IoT technologies in use within the retail space. Intel will be focusing on showcasing how IoT and data/video analytics can help retailers benefit from this trend. Many retail systems are limited by their existing functionality.

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One Step Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

Gone are the days when RFID technology was solely reserved for the retail giants. With advancements in technology and decreasing costs, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) has become a viable option for stores of all sizes. Today, it's more accessible than ever, even for small businesses.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 13, 2023

At EuroShop 2023 from 26 February to 2 March in Düsseldorf, the Dimension Retail Technology will see leading international retail IT providers present their latest, tailor-made products and solutions while the Retail Technology Stage as well as the Connected Retail Stage will feature extensive lecture series on all five days.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Spanish fashion retailer Encuentro Moda is deploying a radio frequency identification solution across its 125 stores, both to meet omnichannel requirements and to gain visibility into the stock availability at each store and throughout the supply chain. D Cloud RFID inventory-management software.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Retail crime is on the rise, and it’s affecting companies of all sizes. The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates that organized retail crime cost stores an average of $1 billion in sales in 2020, up more than 50% over the last five years. Retail Crime is a National Issue. No retailer can fight retail crime alone.

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Loss Prevention Store Layout ATS 275

365 Retail

MAY 4, 2023

By using RFID, Lindex will be able to more accurately track and manage its inventory, leading to improved stock availability and reduced stock-outs. By adopting RFID technology, Lindex takes an essential step in its Digital Store Program which aims to digitize products and processes within the organization.

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Fashion Inventory Management Accounting Store Operations 57

Retail Times

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Retail Times - Retail news, reports, analysis & comment

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Management 64

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Bartle Frere Bananas, an award-winning Queensland banana farm that supplies fruit to the nation’s biggest supermarkets, showcased its smart farm technology on the world stage earlier this month at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow. The technology allows us to prove if a [particular] practice is a better way to go.

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ATS Supermarket Management Consumer 243

Inside Retail

JULY 17, 2022

Inside Retail: Why has Decathlon launched the Lab, what’s involved and why has it been described as being people-first? Stephan Veyret : Starting out as an e-commerce sports retailer in Singapore, Decathlon Singapore became one of the pioneers in the omnichannel approach with the establishment of our first experience store at Bedok in 2016.

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Payment Services Kiosk Checkout Fulfillment 130

Independent Retailer

JULY 29, 2022

RFID is rapidly gaining implementation within the retail sector and is a key technology applied to aid business operations. RFID technology allows retailers to gain a greater view of their on-hand inventory with 93-99 percent inventory accuracy by scanning hundreds of items within seconds. by Dean Frew.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 14, 2021

Athleticwear brand adidas unveiled a global flagship store in Dubai that the retailer calls its most digitally connected and sustainable store in the Middle East. Technology also allows shoppers to browse through stock, sizes and various products via smart mirrors and immersive screens in-store.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Shopping can be an emotional experience, and retailers hope that the emotions consumers feel are positive ones, like excitement at finding a bargain or satisfaction at filling a need. ” Fitting room technology gives customers control over the try-on experience.

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Apparel Customer Experience Checkout Shopping 239

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The holiday season has always been prime time for retailers to roll out new marketing campaigns, events and experiences that draw people to their stores — and keep them there. Retailers’ health and safety policies and innovative technologies can help consumers feel more comfortable in stores.

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Consumer Loss Prevention Fulfillment Store Layout 258

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 21, 2023

For as long as shrink has been an issue in retail, it’s primarily been tied to human mistakes or crime. These reasons are why retailers consistently turn to technology for help. Retailers are also testing autonomous delivery vehicles on the roads and drones in the air to avoid wrongly delivered items. billion in 2020.

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Loss Prevention Checkout Marketing ATS 226

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Success in the new retail landscape in 2023 requires many of the characteristics of a winning sports team. The “coach” or CEO develops a road map or game plan to achieve the goal, which in retail is providing the ultimate customer experience, every day of the year. Winning teams begin with an end in mind.

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Outdoor Checkout Customer Experience Shopping 261

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2020

Zebra Technologies Corporation has entered an agreement to acquire Reflexis Systems for $575 million. Reflexis is a provider of intelligent workforce management, execution and communication solutions for the retail, food service, hospitality and banking industries.

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Finance Location Management Marketing 206

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As it did with many other aspects of retail, COVID-19 gave a major boost to touchless technology applications — and enthusiasm for these solutions will continue even after the pandemic has waned, according to Greg Buzek, Founder and President of IHL Group. Retailers had wanted to do this before as a way to save on labor costs.”.

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Payment Services Checkout Fulfillment Kiosk 342