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She noted that the concept of “partial de-malling,” which could include integration of outdoor spaces for walkable plazas and eating areas, food carts/trucks, skating rinks, miniature golf courses and the like, all will contribute to the experiential and entertainment value of a trip to the mall.
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Fast, Frictionless Checkout. The Hard Rock Stadium Express Shop in Miami features “grab and go” checkout tech from AiFi powered by Verizon 5G. The higher bandwidth/lower latency combination will also lead to enhanced frictionless checkoutexperience.
Implement Anti-Theft Devices : Modern tools like radio-frequency identification (RFID) and electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems can detect theft at exits and improve deactivation at checkout. Encourage them to report any incidents of violence, and ensure outdoor areas are well-lit and accessible to enhance overall safety.
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Alterra, known for its commitment to providing exceptional outdoorexperiences, sought to enhance its retail operations across multiple facets as well as to centralize systems across all their resorts. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to helping retailers optimize their operations and elevate customerexperiences.
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The “coach” or CEO develops a road map or game plan to achieve the goal, which in retail is providing the ultimate customerexperience, every day of the year. The best retail teams train each day to keep sharp and connected to the company and to the customer. Winning teams begin with an end in mind.
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