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Sam’s Club Deploys AI-Powered Computer Vision to Speed Payment Confirmation

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Sam’s Club is piloting technology designed to address one of the retailer’s biggest customer pain points: waiting in line at the store exit for an associate to check their receipts against the items in their cart.

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Striking the Perfect Balance: The Powerful Role of AI While Preserving Human Interaction in Enhancing Customer Experience

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High street retailers have recently faced increasing competition from online outlets such as ASOS, Boohoo and Pretty Little Thing, forcing brick-and-mortar brands to innovate and diversify to maintain customer loyalty and satisfaction. By leveraging AI, high street shops can cut queue times with seamless, automated, self-checkout experiences.

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Wireless 5G Revolutionizing Retail

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Imagine a retail location where customers using an AR-powered mirror can see how clothing looks on them without ever entering a changing room. Or a customer receives immediate, personalized product promotions and recommendations the moment they walk in a store, creating a truly customized experience.

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Crypto Payments Adoption in FinTech: How Do Retailers Fit in?

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No matter how fast the modern payment ecosystem is developing, the pursuit of the best customer experience isn’t going anywhere. To answer customers’ demands, business leaders must find the balance between adapting services to consumers’ digitally-driven shopping behaviors and staying true to the company’s strategy.

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Google Pay to Add BNPL Options Early in 2024

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Google Pay will make buy now, pay later (BNPL) options available for online and mobile payments in the U.S. Google Pay has partnered with Affirm and Australia-based Zip and will begin offering their pay-in-four services on Android devices early in 2024.

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From Shelf to Screen: Retail’s Digital Revolution

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Many are integrating technology to enhance the customer experience. For example, interactive kiosks allow customers to check product availability or locate items within the store. By analyzing shopping patterns , retailers can personalize the shopping experience for each customer.

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Physical Retail Environments will be Transformed by the Widespread Adoption of AR Glasses

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For example, if entering a Starbucks with AR glasses, the system could place enticing add-ons around a drink order, such as a breakfast sandwich, encouraging customers to buy a complementary pairing with their original purchase. AR glasses also offer personalized customization beyond previous purchases. Ari Grobman is CEO of Lumus.