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Laying the Operational Foundation for Autonomous Stores

Retail TouchPoints

While autonomous stores and technological innovation are high on the retail agenda, the infrastructure and operational efforts that enable them aren’t often given the same broad attention. Grocery retail is rooted in a traditional brick-and-mortar business model, with many longstanding and comprehensive internal processes.

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Walgreens Exec: Operational Excellence Makes 1-Hour Delivery Promise a Reality

Retail TouchPoints

Any retailer that’s attempted to provide pickup and delivery services knows how fraught (not to mention expensive) they can be. But it’s how those stores operate that allows them to effectively serve as fulfillment hubs. She credited solid partnerships with courier services such as DoorDash and Uber in making these goals achievable.

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From Checkout to Cybersecurity The Broad Spectrum of Retail IT Operations

365 Retail

The comprehensive integration of IT solutions across retail operations, from seamless checkouts to sophisticated cybersecurity measures, plays a pivotal role in driving success. This section explores the various aspects of how IT contributes to improving checkout operations in retail.

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Mobile POS Empowers The North Face Associates to Venture Beyond the Cash Wrap

Retail TouchPoints

Nearly half ( 46% ) of retailers surveyed in Retail TouchPoints’ Store Operations Survey noted that they provide mobile POS to associates — and an additional 31% plan to implement the technology this year. It was a $15 million outlet, so if that location could run mobile POS, others could too, and we helped remove those barriers.”

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Guarding the Retail Fortress: Cybersecurity Challenges and Network Interruption Risks

Retail TouchPoints

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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To Cloud Out or to Edge In? That is the Question.

Retail TouchPoints

Increasingly, however, their focus has turned to the large amounts of data processed at the “edge,” and not just transactional information: inventory, sensor, capacity, video, performance — across tens to hundreds of devices in each store. Edge systems process data in real time.

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The importance of security in modern retail POS systems

iVend

Retail POS security is at the frontline of protecting data, reputation and customer trust. iVend Retail Solutions iVend’s retail POS system includes security and protection. Without their retail POS systems and the data they hold, most retailers simply wouldn’t be able to operate. What are the threats?

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