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Amazon Extends Just Walk Out Technology to Apparel and Fan Gear with RFID

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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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Hugo Boss to Roll Out RFID Solution Chainwide

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The premium apparel retailer operates in 128 countries at approximately 6,800 points of sale as well as online in 59 countries. Seeking to improve merchandise availability and supply chain visibility, Hugo Boss will deploy the Nedap iD Cloud platform chainwide.

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5 Trends from NRF 2023 That Retailers Can’t Ignore

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We expect RMNs to expand beyond grocery into apparel and specialty and convenience stores. POS Modernization and the Sales Associate Experience: One of the interesting themes at NRF was how retailers are shifting their spend to enable digital mobile apps for sales associates.

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NOT Your Dad’s Supply Chain: 4 Trends Every Retail Exec Should Know for 2024

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There is a twofold value in this: You prevent a consumer from abandoning the rest of their purchases for the one thing they couldn’t get; and That information triggers automated loyalty programs to bring them back A pure legacy POS is no longer enough. Especially in apparel, this can be an incredible drag on margins.

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Identifying the ‘Faces’ Behind Faceless Online Transactions

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According to McKinsey , ecommerce sales in apparel, department stores and beauty products have increased by nearly 10%, on average, since the onset of the pandemic. Because of this ease, merchants have begun relying on POS financing to drive sales growth.

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A Vend POS Review: Everything You Need to Know

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Or, are you looking for a better POS system than the one you already have? If so, Vend POS might be the perfect solution for you. They were one of the first companies offering business owners a robust POS system operating entirely via the cloud. How Does Vend POS Work? The Benefits of Using Vend POS.

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Digital Transformation Propels Burton’s Omnichannel Growth Plans

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While the name Burton is almost synonymous with the snowboards the company began making in 1977, Burton has diversified over the years into new categories — including surfboards, apparel, goggles/optics and other sports gear — as well as expanding beyond manufacturing into direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail, both physical and digital.