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

MARCH 4, 2024

The customer experience is paramount to the success of today’s retailers. This includes enhancing in-store inventory, delivery services and even the personalization of customer service. However, when it’s time to check out, how do payment options factor into that customer experience?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

Financial services and POS solution Square has launched a new consumer-facing app that lets customers search, discover and book appointments with beauty and personal care professionals. The Square Go app, available for free for both consumers and businesses, is currently available in the U.S. for iOS devices.

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iVend

APRIL 9, 2024

Mobile POS is one of the fastest growing retail trends – with store associates being armed with devices that run the same cloud-based POS software as the fixed checkouts, enabling payment, inventory management and loyalty anywhere in the store. Mobile POS System iVend mobile POS takes service to customers in the aisle.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2023

New research from Capterra finds that tip fatigue — exhaustion caused by the pressure to tip more money to a widening array of workers — is a serious problem affecting most consumers who use checkout tablets at restaurants and other businesses. This should give pause to any business that uses checkout tablets.

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Korona

JUNE 16, 2022

Consumers are increasingly paying more attention to what they eat, where it’s from, and how it’s made. Their business has taken off with the help of KORONA POS, which they’ve used since they opened their doors to customers. Why did they need a POS system? How has KORONA POS helped them run their business?

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iVend

MARCH 20, 2024

Mobile POS is one of the fastest growing retail trends – with store associates being armed with devices that run the same cloud-based POS software as the fixed checkouts, enabling payment, inventory management and loyalty anywhere in the store. Mobile POS System iVend mobile POS takes service to customers in the aisle.

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

During the Shopify’s Winter ‘23 Edition , we learned about the release of a product called Shopify POS Go. Now, Shopify has always provided a POS for free to all of its users (and you have the option to upgrade to a premium version), so what’s the big deal about Shopify POS Go? What is Shopify POS Go? Quite bit, actually.

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 4, 2022

The best POS system for small business is a simple, affordable, and reliable tool for managing sales and in-person transactions. A point-of-sale system empowers businesses to take payments from consumers in-store and track the movement of inventory. Today, we’re looking specifically at POS solutions for small businesses.

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MakeWebBetter

MAY 17, 2021

Does your organization utilize both a WooCommerce Store and a Point-of-Sale (POS) System in-store individually? If that’s the case, your customer experience can indeed be seriously compromised. The post How To Set Up A Point Of Sale (POS) System On Your WooCommerce Store? appeared first on MakeWebBetter.

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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. In addition to Aptos, Crocs partnered closely with retail strategy company Sophelle on the deployment. “We

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Ecommerce Platforms

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Consumers want quick service, fast ordering, and equally speedy delivery. For a restaurant, bar, or a store to keep its customers happy, they need to fulfill orders, deliver on time, have their customer's choices in stock. They also need to offer customers loyalty programs and discounts to keep those same consumers even happier.

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Korona

MAY 23, 2022

Wineries are a great place for consumers to taste and experience the impressive process of wine making. On the management end of things, you need to be able to meet customer needs while keeping track of back-end operations to assess the cost-effectiveness of your business. Why Did Truro Vineyards Need a Winery POS System?

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iVend

APRIL 17, 2023

So how does chatGPT play a role in omnichannel retail POS? Omnichannel retail is the bringing together of multiple online and offline channels in a customer-centric approach that delivers the best possible shopping experience. It could be via an AI bot on the website, an app or on a kiosk in the store.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

in March 2020, consumer buying behavior began shifting. In addition, as the popularity of online ordering and delivery continues to skyrocket, marketers need to rethink how they communicate with and market to consumers. In order to do this, retailers need to leverage valuable consumer data to create a more targeted marketing strategy.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Customers who prefer touchless payment options may choose contactless payment or digital wallets through their devices, using Apple Pay , Google Pay and Samsung Pay. Sephora has been a long-time investor in customer-facing technologies for both in-store and online shoppers.

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365 Retail

MARCH 4, 2024

Sitoo , a leading could-native Point of Sale (POS) and Unified Commerce Platform, has been recognised in the 2024 Gartner® Market Guide for Unified Commerce Platforms Anchored by POS for Tier 2 Retailers. We needed a POS that was cloud-native, could scale with us, and handle the high volume we were starting to see.

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Korona

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Among other reasons, the rising trends of online shopping, contactless payments, QR code use, click-and-collect, increased software integrations, and a stronger reliance on data are expected to strengthen the cloud POS market through the foreseeable future. The global cloud POS market is expected to reach $9 billion by 2026.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 29, 2021

The new tool learns from shoppers at every point as they navigate an online store, then leverages AI to provide personalized search and discovery experiences with the aim of better connecting consumers with the products they want.

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Mi9

JULY 5, 2023

“Self-Checkout delivers numerous benefits for retailers, including increased efficiency, cost savings, improved accuracy, enhanced customer experiences, and increased store sales. Mi9 Store Self-Checkout software uses intuitive and highly configurable UX to engage customers and process sales.” About Aubuchon Founded by William E.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It has gone through a rapid period of change from the primary way we shopped, to its death being prematurely called ‘ the showroom problem ,’ to continuing to be a critical piece of consumer brand strategy. Highly seasonal: Everyone is familiar with Spirit Halloween, which is a client of our 3PL customer Perimeter Global Logistics (PGL).

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Korona

MARCH 7, 2023

And when you combine them with point of sale (POS) technology, their potential is even greater. But how exactly do POS gift cards work, and what are their associated challenges? In the end, you’ll have all the information you need to decide whether a POS gift card program is right for your business. Let’s get started!

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Shopify’s Point of Sale (POS) will now also be the preferred provider for Faire’s seller and buyer community, enabling more seamless omnichannel sales across both online and offline channels.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2021

As technology and digital continues to infiltrate consumers’ lives, the need for human interaction and emotional connection is more important than ever. Take chatbots — we’ve all probably had frustrating experiences with customer support chatbots, where they are unable to answer a question or only have a determined set of answers.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Each store will continue to operate in its traditional retail capacity but also will empower associates to enhance the digital experience through the introduction of a new selling tool and mobile POS system. Our enterprise tech stack is consumer-centric,” said Scott Saeger, CIO of GNC in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 14, 2022

Luxury platform FARFETCH will accept cryptocurrency payments for all purchases on the FARFETCH Marketplace, with plans to expand to FARFETCH Private Clients in the coming months and to all customers in the U.S., FARFETCH customers can scan a QR code to access their cryptocurrency wallets and use more than 60 popular forms of crypto payments.

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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. Consumers will be able to use their credit and debit cards, Apple Pay or other digital wallets to purchase items, with no additional POS hardware or payment terminal required to complete transactions.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Performance footwear brand Cole Haan will deploy the Aptos ONE platform, beginning with the Aptos ONE POS. The platform’s microservices-based design and open architecture can accommodate new tools and services, allowing retailers to quickly adapt to shifting customer and business demands. “In

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 1, 2019

The Clover POS system is just one of the complete out-of-the-box solutions for electronic point of sale management on the market today. Clover is one of the most adaptable POS systems on the market, with more than 300 options to choose from when it comes to the apps you want to use. Clover POS Pricing: The Basics.

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iVend

AUGUST 17, 2022

Supermarket shopping is, for the vast majority of consumers, an essential. From frictionless checkout to seamless ERP integrations, to built-in promotions, loyalty, and inventory management – a sophisticated Grocery POS offers everything a modern-day retailer needs to deliver convenience to their customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

Consumers can now browse and buy Touchland sanitizer across multiple channels, including the brand’s DTC ecommerce site, marketplaces like Faire and even on the shelves of big-name retailers like Ulta , Target and Sephora. After six months of B2C sales in the U.S., This is the key to growth.”

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Korona

AUGUST 3, 2022

As eCommerce grows rapidly, so do customer expectations. This article discusses the benefits of eCommerce POS integration and how to integrate a point of sale system with your website. You’ll also learn more about choosing the best POS software for your business. What is eCommerce POS integration? Table of Contents.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2021

TalkShopLive’s technology allows customers to purchase products within the video player on any site where it’s embedded, turning everywhere a video is shared into a potential POS. We are excited to work with TalkShopLive to bring more engaging, interactive experiences to customers through shoppable livestreams.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Cyberattacks and network outages can disrupt operations and erode customer loyalty. This article delves into the evolving threat landscape, examining the impact of these disruptions on retail operations and exploring proactive measures for safeguarding businesses, customer data and reputations.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2024

Increasingly Personalized, Highly Relevant and Motivational Content’ Noting that Best Buy can attribute “roughly 90% of our revenue to known customers,” Barry explained how the retailer would use its loyalty program to elevate personalization. These learnings will collectively continue to help us refine our forward-looking store strategy.”

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Korona

AUGUST 4, 2022

Teresa has been a KORONA POS customer since mid-2021 so we stopped by to meet her, chat about the store, and make sure everything was going well with her point of sale. Why Shade Tree Needed a Better POS. Her legacy point of sale wasn’t cloud-based, didn’t come with any customer support, and featured archaic hardware.

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