RetailMinded

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Did you know that point of sale systems date back to 1879 when the first one was invented by American shopkeeper James Ritty. But this only taps the surface of POS, barely shedding light on all that POS can offer retailers both large and small. Since then, POS systems have taken a dramatic shift in their capabilities.

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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. Retailers must provide compelling reasons for in-store visits, blending digital and physical experiences.

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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Stripe’s solution combines several of the technology components that go into in-person payments and works to abstract the complexity away for merchants and developers. In-person payments are operationally challenging for merchants. […].

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 11, 2024

We are past the point of conjecture about whether AI will upend the retail industry; it already has. In a recent study sponsored by Nvidia, 69% of retailers that used AI in 2023 reported that it increased revenues, and 72% said it reduced operating costs. But what are the most forward-thinking retailers doing with AI this year?

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iVend

OCTOBER 10, 2023

As we race headlong into the holiday season, the best gift that retailers could receive would be…a crystal ball. Having the ability to predict the future, to know how shoppers are going to behave would make retailers as excited as a child finding a full Santa sack at the end of their bed on Christmas morning.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

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. Earlier this year, Amazon piloted the RFID-enabled Just Walk Out technology for a few games at Climate Pledge Arena, home of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2023

The past few years have been a rollercoaster ride for the retail industry. Then, last year, in-store sales grew faster than online sales, while ecommerce stocks took a big hit. A survey from this year’s World Retail Congress suggests that the uncertain times aren’t over for the industry.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In the first usage of Amazon ’s Just Walk Out (JWO) technology by a non-Amazon international retailer, Sainsbury’s has deployed the cashierless solution in its Holborn Circus convenience store. A checkout-free Chartwells convenience store debuted in November 2020 at its University of Houston location using technology from Standard.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In retail, the wow factor refers to the business’ ability to amaze customers and convert them into store or brand admirers. A recent study from Wharton’s Baker Retailing Center and The Verde Group found that retailers can increase shopper repurchase intent by nearly 60% by delivering a great experience.

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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. Stripe will be the first payment platform to offer the service to business customers, including the Shopify Point of Sale app this spring. Beginning later this year, U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In the last several years, retailers have increased the speed with which they have built online and mobile app presence. With this evolution into digital sales and the increased use of data mining, retailers are facing unprecedented challenges in digital security. Conducting a third-party audit of cybersecurity protocols.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

For retailers relying on critical IT systems to support both in-store and ecommerce sales, outages from significant weather events can have a big impact on business. As digital IT infrastructure has evolved, the hardware and software tools available to protect these assets also have advanced to help retailers maintain their balance.

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RetailMinded

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Retail and 2024 are both in full swing, and both the year and commerce kicked off at the National Retail Federation in New York City in early January. Hearing well respected leaders explain why they value AI or other technologies that are bringing retail to life. It’s like uber for retail work.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 4, 2021

Voice recognition technology has moved beyond the realm of checking the weather and playing music. Pandemic-fueled digital commerce is rapidly increasing the use of voice recognition technology. Consumer preference for contactless retail experiences is expected to remain the norm post-pandemic.

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RepslyBlog

MAY 27, 2020

One of the most basic tools CPG brands use to understand their position in the market is point-of-sale data. From the very first time a shopper put your product in their cart to the nationwide sales you may enjoy today, POS data paints a picture of when and where your products -- and your competitors’ -- are scanned for purchase.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Over the past two decades, ISE has served as a catalyst for groundbreaking technological advances, fostered meaningful connections and dialogue and propelled the systems integration industry to new heights. But the smart retailers are the ones that have responded by embracing technology.

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iVend

JANUARY 17, 2023

In retail, 2023 is set to still be a time of challenge and flux as the world recovers from the disruption of the pandemic. Shoppers have limited disposable income, and are selective about where they spend it, meaning retailers have to compete hard to win wallet share. See how we’re implementing digital technology in retail stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2023

Commerce media company Criteo has acquired Brandcrush , a platform that enables the buying and selling of retail media activations, including those in offline channels like stores. The Brandcrush platform is available globally and is currently undergoing integration with Criteo’s retail media solutions.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 29, 2022

A successful retail space uses the art of design to provide a clean, aesthetically pleasing and accessible storefront and property. Designing your retail store with security in mind ensures that your business’ security isn’t an afterthought. Evaluate Your Retail Store’s Location. Evaluate Your Retail Store’s Location.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2023

Online fashion retailer ASOS has named Criteo as its exclusive partner for endemic brands’ advertising across its app and web experiences. Criteo will manage three ad categories for the retailer: Sponsored Ads , a new offering on ASOS.com enabling intent-based targeting of ads within search results and product listing pages.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

This AI- and AR-powered technology forms a seamless part of the shopping journey for our passengers, helping them to easily choose the products that are perfect for them, as well as saving them time at the airport. “We have been working on this collaboration with Perfect Corp. Perfect Corp. Perfect Corp. in a statement. . in a statement. “We

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RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

As time goes on, and as consumers continue to weave seamlessly in and out of channels, their expectation for a smooth, frictionless shopping experience will continue to rise, making it vital that retailers meet their needs every step of the way. With technology that creates a seamless shopping experience and insights from your data.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 3, 2023

We’ve grown accustomed to these various retail touch points, and as a result, we’ve started to notice omnichannel inconsistencies that might never have occurred to us before — raising our own expectations of our favorite brands and retailers. And these functions can be seamlessly incorporated across touch points.

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iVend

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For the world of retail technology, 2024 looks set to be an exciting year. As consumer demands continue to evolve, and competition is hotter than ever, retailers are embracing innovative solutions to stay ahead. All retail processes iVend helps retailers to stay ahead of retail technology trends.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2023

Retailers know that customer engagement must be the focus of their marketing efforts. The only problem is, for many retailers, the idea of becoming involved in the financial transaction part of the journey is a leap too far. Its simplicity works for the retailer and customer alike. It’s reckoned that nearly 4.5

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2022

To capitalize on this expected growth, cannabis retailers are focused on building trust and, most of all, standing out. Now the retailers, with 25 and six brick-and-mortar locations respectively, are bringing their brands to the next level through highly immersive store experiences and a concentrated focused on store growth. “Our

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Accusations of “greenwashing” can lead to irreversible damage to reputation and consumer trust, and with environmental social governance (ESG) now high on the agenda for public and private organizations worldwide, it’s changing how many retailers think about their businesses. And how can POS finance fit into the equation?

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Korona

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A point of sale system used to be a cash register that simply took account of the sales of the day and organized the bills into sections. The current main function of point of sale systems remains the same. However, with today’s technology, these systems provide so much more. What is POS equipment?

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iVend

OCTOBER 16, 2022

iVend Smart Retail Technology iVend’s retail technology helps to engage smart shoppers. Read how we’re helping to create smart retailers. They research products online before they even set foot inside your retail store. What does this mean for retailers who want to capture these new savvy shoppers?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2023

DCC is an optional service offered at the point of sale, allowing customers to view the cost of their purchases in their home currency. Retailers offering DCC should collaborate with trusted payment processors that provide a best-rate guarantee. Benefits for Retailers 1. As evidenced by the data showing U.S.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

million mobile point-of-sale (POS) devices in the U.S. Of course, that doesn’t mean that all of them will be retail-centric. But they’re also catching on in retail, and for some very good reasons. Below are five practical use cases for retail-based mobile point-of-sale.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 4, 2023

Retention is a significant and worrying issue for retailers. According to recent reports, two-fifths of retail SMEs could go out of business this year because they can’t recruit store colleagues, while nearly all UK retailers have expressed concern over a shortage of new talent.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

Connecting the world of physical objects into a smart network, IoT technology brings new business opportunities for retailers and provides data-driven insights for decision-makers. According to Grand View Research , the global IoT retail market was valued at $42.38 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.4%

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The annual retail gathering brought a huge set of new companies and interesting perspectives that will shape the future of retail over the next three years. This remains a $50 million to $100 million opportunity for most $5B+ retailers in 2023, and too few non-grocers are pursuing it as a solution.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Mobile point of sale is relatively new technology, but it is quickly becoming essential or retailers who want to remain competitive in an ever-increasing rapidly evolving retail environment. For starters, your sales staff won’t have to walk to the front of the store every time a customer asks about a product.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2024

Amazon is removing its cashierless Just Walk Out (JWO) technology from its Amazon Fresh supermarkets and will not deploy the solution in new locations scheduled to open later this year, according to multiple media reports. The company already had moved the JWO unit out of its retail group and into its AWS cloud computing division.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

For several years now the term “retail media” has been buzzing around both retail and media circles. Whether you’re looking for a deeper understanding of the implications and applications of retail media or need a down-and-dirty explainer on what retail media actually is, you’ve landed in the right place.

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