Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In the first usage of Amazon ’s Just Walk Out (JWO) technology by a non-Amazon international retailer, Sainsbury’s has deployed the cashierless solution in its Holborn Circus convenience store. Sainsbury’s, one of the UK’s largest supermarket chains, had piloted a cashierless customer experience at this store using its own technology in 2019.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Amazon has incorporated RFID capabilities into its Just Walk Out cashierless technology to handle the sale of apparel and fan gear at two Seattle sports venues. RFID tags placed on jerseys, hats and other items allow customers to carry out (and even wear out) their purchases without standing in line to check out.

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RTP blog

MARCH 2, 2018

By Paul Millette, Carousel Industries For arguably anyone in retail, the conversation of “delivering the ultimate customer experience” is as prolific as discussions about inventory management, supply chain operations and P&L statements. 1 driver in bolstering the customer experience.

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Dynamic Action

MAY 23, 2024

Summary Customer experience (CX) is the most important factor that impacts consumer loyalty. CX has evolved from focusing on the point of sale to connecting with customers in the discovery and evaluation phase (DX). This shift takes retailers from product-centric, to customer-centric.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Lowe’s has unveiled a new solution, developed in its Innovation Labs division, designed to combat retail theft in way that is invisible to customers through the use of RFID chips and the blockchain. We see a future where technologies like Project Unlock can help the entire retail ecosystem create a great environment for our customers.”. “We

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RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

With technology that creates a seamless shopping experience and insights from your data. Technology That Transforms The right application of cutting-edge technology not only improves the shopping experience — it helps drive revenue and build trust with your customers.

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iVend

JANUARY 13, 2022

iVend Retail Management Suite iVend’s retail technology helps retailers in returns management. Returns Management: Returns drives sales and satisfaction Returns management is an integral part of the overall customer experience and your returns policy is therefore an important element.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 4, 2021

Voice recognition technology has moved beyond the realm of checking the weather and playing music. Pandemic-fueled digital commerce is rapidly increasing the use of voice recognition technology. Consumer preference for contactless retail experiences is expected to remain the norm post-pandemic.

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iVend

JULY 8, 2022

Customer experience in retail is at the heart of what keeps customers coming back.Forbes reports on a study in which 90% of consumers said they are more likely to return to a retail store if they have had a positive experience. Retailers need engaging customer experiences to win back this jaded audience.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

DCC is an optional service offered at the point of sale, allowing customers to view the cost of their purchases in their home currency. Consumers, on the other hand, should compare rates at the point of sale with those provided by their card issuer to ensure they are getting a good deal. Benefits for Retailers 1.

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iVend

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Read how our technology gives retailers the gift of growth. We take a look at the RIS predictions and how you can use retail technology to implement actions based on them – positioning yourself to receive the gift of business growth and increased profits this holiday season.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2023

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. That could include customized digital signage and instant discount offers based on your purchase history.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 30, 2024

The retail technology revolution has brought forth many new innovations such as palm scanning and AI chatbots over the last few years, all of which have sought to meet the same goal: improving the customer experience. As for concertgoers at these same venues, over half of U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

The virtual try-on experience is now available at Dufry locations in London’s Heathrow and Stansted airports as well as airports in Manchester, UK and Barcelona, Spain. Dufry said that it plans to bring the virtual try-on experience to “many more” airports in the future. The company reaches 2.3 Perfect Corp. in a statement.

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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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iVend

JANUARY 17, 2023

But we’re also seeing exciting technology trends * in the retail industry. There has never been so much tech in retail, with retail technology solutions having the power to help attract and retain customers, for sustained growth and profit. See how we’re implementing digital technology in retail stores.

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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. Example: Walmart Walmart is applying IoT technologies for effective store equipment management. billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.4%

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Mobile point of sale is relatively new technology, but it is quickly becoming essential or retailers who want to remain competitive in an ever-increasing rapidly evolving retail environment. For starters, your sales staff won’t have to walk to the front of the store every time a customer asks about a product.

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RTP blog

JANUARY 26, 2018

By Luis Artiz, Epson America Most retailers understand that their success depends heavily on their ability to provide a positive customer experience (CX). By taking a closer look at the loyalty program lessons learned by Starbucks and Woolworths, retailers can learn a few lessons about winning repeat customers in today’s environment.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 18, 2024

Following a 200 -store test that limited customers using self-checkout to a maximum of 10 items, Target has rolled out Express Self-Checkout to its nearly 2,000 stores nationwide. Despite some consumer and retailer complaints about self-checkout , the technology is well entrenched in retail store operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Brands and retailers realize there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for stores — and design teams are rising to the challenge by thinking more creatively and thoughtfully about how they can innovate through new formats, technologies and collaboration methods. Cornelius: We’ve seen engagement-driven concepts with more community stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 25, 2021

Retailers have innovated at unparalleled speeds over the past year to meet customers’ needs. The pandemic has forced retailers to shift their focus away from maximizing foot traffic within brick-and-mortars to developing and implementing immersive digital experiences both in-store and digitally. Redefining the Customer Experience.

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365 Retail

MARCH 2, 2023

The economic uncertainty is creating a great deal of pressure on high-street firms, which is why the time is right to invest in technology. Why Invest In Technology Now? In today’s world, a retail company must convince customers to shop both offline and online. Just What Can Technology Do For Business?

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 2, 2021

Before any of us confronted the new reality of a global pandemic, retailers were already interested in the potential benefits of frictionless technology. From contactless payment to fully automated checkout, innovations showed promise for streamlining and improving the customer experience. Improving Customer Experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 11, 2024

For the most part, retailers have deployed AI to tackle low-hanging fruit such as automated customer service chatbots, personalized content for one-to-one marketing campaigns and improved store and inventory analytics. All of the technology to make this happen exists today; it’s mostly a matter of tying AI search to checkout systems.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2023

Amazon will expand its Amazon One palm payment technology to all 500+ Whole Foods Market stores by the end of 2023. The Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology also has been deployed by other brands, including select Panera Bread locations. including 200 Whole Foods supermarkets, and have clocked more than 3 million uses to date.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2021

We needed a solution that allowed us to centralise our task management and communications across our entire store estate, to ensure the customer experience and ‘look and feel’ of our stores was both consistent and streamlined. We have better visibility of what’s going on at the point of sale, and communication is much more fluid.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

retailers will be able to accept contactless customer payments on their Apple iPhones via its new Tap to Pay functionality. Stripe will be the first payment platform to offer the service to business customers, including the Shopify Point of Sale app this spring. Beginning later this year, U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

At its 350+ stores in 11 countries, Crocs has implemented customer engagement and merchandise management solutions for POS, merchandising, audit and operations management and analytics. Following a bumpy decade, the casual footwear brand experienced record sales last year as homebound consumers ditched their dress shoes in lieu of comfort.

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Groove

OCTOBER 6, 2020

This was the case for one of our clients, so our team created a custom eCommerce integration to help the company modernize their website and upgrade the user experience. Salespeople would call in orders; customer service would put the order down; and customers would fax in orders and place orders directly from the website.

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iVend

OCTOBER 16, 2022

iVend Smart Retail Technology iVend’s retail technology helps to engage smart shoppers. All of which presents an opportunity to retailers, to engage consumers more effectively than ever before – but they need smart retail technology to help them meet the needs of these new super-savvy shoppers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2022

The Mashgin system, branded as “Smart Checkout,” relies on AI-powered technology that can improve customer checkout time up to 400%. Circle K intends to use the self-checkout technology to enhance the customer experience, shorten lines and allow associates to prioritize assisting customers.

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iVend

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For the world of retail technology, 2024 looks set to be an exciting year. All retail processes iVend helps retailers to stay ahead of retail technology trends. Learn about our innovative integrated retail technology platform. Read more So what are the key trends for retail technology in 2024?

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365 Retail

JANUARY 4, 2023

As consumers tighten their belts and the fight for customer mindshare and employee loyalty plays out, retailers must ensure they enhance customer services on the shop floor – whilst ensuring that their employees feel both engaged and empowered in their roles. Addressing two sides of the coin.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2022

While online platforms and communities like Instagram are the “cornerstone” of the brands’ digital footprints, Del Fante explained that each physical location presents a unique opportunity to “express our brand in a way for us to retain customers. Greenthumb’s are putting immersive, tech-driven experiences into action.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 23, 2023

Never has the role of a retail store infrastructure in delivering the customer experiences of tomorrow been so important. Many retailers are considering edge technology as the best approach to modernize their store infrastructure. Take cloud point-of-sale (POS), for example. I’ll help you decide.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2023

Retailers know that customer engagement must be the focus of their marketing efforts. And it’s increasingly clear that brands that embrace financial services within the customer journey are scoring highly on engagement scores. Many customers bail at this point. Many customers bail at this point.

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