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. Sainsbury’s, one of the UK’s largest supermarket chains, had piloted a cashierless customer experience at this store using its own technology in 2019.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 8, 2024

Target is committed to creating an easy and convenient checkout experience, and that includes providing our guests with numerous ways to pay, including our new Target Circle Cards (formerly known as Target RedCard); cash; digital wallets; SNAP/EBT; buy now, pay later services; and credit and debit cards,” according to a Target spokesperson.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The new concept was tested in select stores and will be implemented in more stores this fall, evolving based on customer and associate feedback. Contactless Checkout and Payment: Stores will include self-checkout kiosks as well as contactless payment solutions, including Walmart Pay, to limit contact between associates and customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

On the one hand, retail sales trended upward in August 2021 , with specific economic stimulus measures apparently to credit. We know, based on our State of the In-Store Experience 2021 Report , that there remains strong consumer demand for brick-and-mortar retail experiences. trillion in retail sales in 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Zippin and Fujitsu Limited have formed a new partnership that makes Fujitsu an exclusive distributor of Zippin’s checkout-free solution in Japan. The partnership is designed to enable Fujitsu to build a new retail solution by September 2021. Additionally, Brazilian retailer Lojas Americanas S.A.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

This brings the solution provider’s total funding above $1 billion , which will enable Standard to execute at scale its plans to outfit more than 50,000 checkout-free stores in the next five years. Compass Group worked with Standard to open its first public stores at the University of Houston and in office buildings in Charlotte, N.C.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2021

As we learn from guests what they love about Ulta Beauty Herald Square, we will incorporate aspects into other stores where feasible and appropriate,” said Kecia Steelman, Chief Store Operations Officer of Ulta Beauty in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2022

Additionally, these aren’t the only two retailers opening automated stores in Europe, nor the only two concepts for how they will operate. Wundermart , which opened its first UK store in October 2021, plans to operate 10,000 cashierless convenience stores in a partnership with contactless checkout company AiFi.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The machine can reach and disinfect store spaces including shelves, aisles and checkout areas. Badger Technologies and UVDI will conduct micro-efficacy testing and in-store pilots of the Badger UV Disinfect robot during the first quarter of 2021 to further develop its retail automation and infection prevention capabilities.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 29, 2021

As retailers collect more data on customer behavior and uncover new patterns and trends, they can use their insights to optimize other store operations — even if those other stores aren’t AI-enabled. They can even optimize in-store merchandising by studying conversion rates based on a mix of products in the same area.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The Vitamin Shoppe has opened the first of a planned dozen+ new franchise stores this year in Valparaiso, Ind. After announcing its ambitious franchising plans in May 2021, the retailer converted an existing Greensboro, N.C. The next new franchise store, scheduled to open this spring, will be in Tempe, Ariz.,

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2021

German grocery chain tegut… has piloted a fully automated mini-supermarket concept in Fulda, Germany, with plans to open another three locations in 2021 and, eventually, hundreds of the digital self-service stores across the country.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The IPO valuation represents a significant decline from early 2021, at the height of the COVID pandemic, when Instacart raised funding at a $39 billion valuation. The share price jumped in the IPO’s debut to $42 , according to the Wall Street Journal.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2022

The move aims to take advantage of the fact that more shoppers are working from home, keeping them away from the city centers where most Amazon Go stores are currently located. The new shops will feature the same format, including the emphasis on grab-and-go items and everyday essentials as well as the cashierless checkout experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2020

Smart-store tech will include robotics, expanded electronic shelf labels, shelf scanners to monitor product volumes and AI-powered computer vision to turn visual information into actionable data.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Amazon has paused expansion of its Amazon Fresh supermarkets and Amazon Go checkout-free convenience stores, CEO Andy Jassy told investors on an earnings call. For the time being, the company has decided to “exit certain stores with low growth potential”, according to EVP and CFO Brian Olsavsky. billion in 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

billion in 2021. Address the self-checkout issue: Staffing constraints have made self-checkouts a popular fixture in stores of all sizes. While they solve one issue, they create a few more when it comes to theft.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 22, 2021

Shares of American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) were up today following the retailer’s 2021 investor meeting, where the company outlined plans to close at least 200 largely mall-based American Eagle locations while at the same time expanding its Aerie brand.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 12, 2021

As 2020 came to a close, the company wanted to confirm that the changes made (and those being planned) set them up for success in 2021 and beyond. Sanitization was made central to in-store operations with supplies made readily available to customers for their own use. The Research. Looking Ahead.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 4, 2021

As such, look for ways to reinvent shopping experiences — perhaps a no-lane, no-touch checkout option; refill stations to replenish commonly used goods such as shampoo or cleaning spray (sustainability sells, after all, to the tune of $150 billion by 2021 ); or omnichannel experiences that blur the digital and physical realms.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The episode was shot in early 2021 and aired on Jan. Leite’s experience on the show not only amplified her “people-first” leadership philosophy, but also prompted a number of investments to address problems she uncovered while undercover, including: $500,000 on product education for store associates, known as Health Enthusiasts; $1.5

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The retailer took a $720 million impairment charge in Q4 2022 due to a decision to “exit certain stores with low growth potential,” which contributed to an overall operating income decline to $2.7 billion in Q4 2021. billion for the period, compared to $3.5

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

The retailer plans to accomplish this goal with an overall enhancement of its ecommerce experience through personalization, search improvements, simplified checkout, the addition of financing options and the rollout of nationwide same- and two-day delivery.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The agenda for the virtual 2021 Retail Innovation Conference , taking place Nov. Want the latest thinking on how brick-and-mortar stores can be reconfigured for a post-pandemic environment? 16 and 17, has been designed to provide practical answers to the most pressing questions on retailers’ minds today. 17 from 1:20 to 2:10 p.m.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

Consumers are also becoming more exposed to self-checkout options, and they are in turn becoming more normalized and natural. In recognition of her accomplishments, in 2021 Furman won a 40 under 40 award from Automatic Merchandiser. This trend is driven both by worker shortages and by the cost-effectiveness of this business model.

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M19 Retail

JULY 5, 2023

MIAMI, FLORIDA, July 5, 2023 – Mi9 Retail, a leading provider of Retail Software, is pleased to announce that the Aubuchon Company has successfully piloted Mi9 Store Self-Checkout in their hardware and home improvement stores. said Jeni McKewon, Mi9 Retail POS Product Manager.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 7, 2020

“We set up an emergency task force that made sure we had the cleaning procedures, signage and checklists to keep our stores safe,” Martin-Consuegra said. One aspect of that project is to support contactless mobile payments and self-checkout. Because of the pandemic, the launch is now slated for 2021. and Canada.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2024

The retailer will still offer its free-to-join Target Circle loyalty program and plans to enhance it by providing its 100 million+ members with access to automatic deals applied at checkout. Walmart debuted its Walmart+ program in September 2020, followed by Kroger ’s Boost program in November 2021.

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V Count

DECEMBER 10, 2021

As we bid farewell to 2021, we reflect on the challenges and lessons this year has brought. Retail store owners and managers now have access to cutting-edge software that helps them understand how customers behave in their physical locations. How to Increase Retail Success in the 2021 Holiday Season? Recent Posts.

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Retalon

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Adopting BOPIS can be challenging so we’ll explain how you can successfully merge your online and physical store operations. BOPIS, meaning Buy Online, Pickup In-Store, is an order fulfillment option that helps retailers connect their e-commerce channels with their brick-and-mortar storefronts. What is BOPIS?

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Retail Adventures

AUGUST 25, 2021

Store Operations 27. Host contests where the winner is notified via email and make asking for the shoppers’ email part of the regular checkout process. Every email blast should have a clear message that encourages the reader to take action by visiting your website or coming to your store. One more: Make time for yourself.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 20, 2023

At Eckerd, Vasos rose quickly through store operations ranks from assistant store manager to store manager, district manager and regional manager before joining Phar-Mor Food and Drug Inc., where he led the operations teams and later served as a merchant. He was immediately fascinated with retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 1, 2022

In the ChaseDesign Q1 Shopper Sentiment Survey, 85% of people said, “I plan to shop in physical stores more in 2022 than last year.” And 2021 was itself a record year for foot traffic. This drove the 18% sales growth last year in brick-and-mortar stores, while ecommerce sales grew 14%. Checkout is moving to frictionless.

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I Vend

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Retailers across the board are impacted by a scarcity of staff, a factor that will only be heightened in this coming recession by the ‘Great Resignation’ pandemic phenomenon in 2021. Retail Technology: Efficient in-store operations. Fast, reliable retail POS system and contactless payments for smooth checkout.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2020

We’ll probably see 25% of all retail stores in the U.S. On top of that, the trend in stores is to have fewer, higher-skilled employees. The lowest-value jobs (inventory, floor cleaning and even checkout) are being replaced by automation. So we have a perfect storm of fewer stores every year, and fewer employees per store.

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Retail Geek

MARCH 31, 2021

Episode 258 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded live on Monday March 29, 2021. Jason: [0:24] Welcome to the Jason and Scott show this is episode 258 being recorded on Monday March 29th 2021 I’m your host Jason retailgeek Goldberg and as usual I’m here with your co-host Scot Wingo. Transcript.

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Retail Geek

JULY 30, 2021

In episode 271 we break down Amazon’s Q2 2021 earnings announcement. Jason is back on the road and has some retail store visit reports: Bed Bath & Beyond Flagship in Chelsea Harry Potter Store New York Google New York Neighborhood Goods Starbucks Reserve New York. Amazon Q2 2021 Earnings Recap. Transcript.

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