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Lowe’s Employs RFID, Blockchain to Combat Retail Theft

Retail TouchPoints

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.”.

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How Edge Computing Enables the Retail Store of the Future

Retail TouchPoints

That’s worrying in an increasingly competitive environment where customer engagement and user experience are becoming more important than ever. Security Theft is, unfortunately, an unavoidable aspect of retail. Self-checkout kiosks are ubiquitous today, but they add to the security challenges retailers face.

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Keeping Customers Safe: How Spacepole Can Keep Customers & Staff Safe At The Point Of Sale

Teamwork Retail

Security and well-being at the point of sale is not optional, customers are already shifting to using online & digital solutions as well as reduced contact channels to purchase the goods and services customers are seeking. The payment paddle is designed to enable safe and speedy payment at the point of sale.

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Sephora Debuts Contactless Payment via Associates’ iPhones

Retail TouchPoints

“Sephora operates with a customer-first mindset, and our goal is to provide an elevated shopping experience in all of the ways that our beauty community chooses to shop with us,” said Stefan Jensen, VP, Treasurer at Sephora in a statement. Associates will need to install the mobile Point of Sale App on their iPhones to use it.

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Target Rolls Out 10-Item Self-Checkout Limit Chainwide

Retail TouchPoints

Near-term advancements will address current limitations, enhancing customer experience and retailer security.” “The future likely holds a hybrid model where self-service POS coexists with traditional systems.

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Amidst Customer Experience Obsession, Don’t Overlook Importance Of Analytics

RTP blog

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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Apple ‘Tap to Pay’ Expands Retailers’ Contactless Payment Options

Retail TouchPoints

Stripe will be the first payment platform to offer the service to business customers, including the Shopify Point of Sale app this spring. With Tap to Pay on iPhone, millions of businesses using Stripe can enhance their in-person commerce experience by offering their customers a fast and secure checkout.”.