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Dollar General to Trial 100% Self-Checkout Stores at 200 Locations

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Discount variety chain Dollar General is looking to self-checkout as a way to “leverage and reinforce our position as a low-cost operator,” COO Jeff Owen told analysts on the company’s Q1 earnings call on May 26, 2022. Now, Owens said the company also plans to begin testing a 100% self-checkout store format across 200 locations this year.

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Dollar General Voids Self-Checkout at 12,000 Stores, Citing Shrink

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What a difference two years make: Dollar General was enthusiastic enough about self-checkout in June 2022 that it announced trialing 100% self-checkout at 200 stores. He had identified a “significant headwind from inventory shrink” in a December 2023 discussion of Dollar General’s results.

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How Hot Topic and Lamps Plus Mastered Inventory Management and More

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Another key challenge for Hot Topic’s inventory management system is ensuring its BOPIS options run smoothly even as it fulfills orders across multiple channels. As a result, it’s vital for the retailer to have deep insights into what is available and where it is located. “We

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Circle K Will Retrofit Stores To Pilot Autonomous Checkout

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Circle K will pilot a touchless autonomous checkout solution in one of its Phoenix locations and plans to add the technology to other store locations. We will not have to relocate merchandise, replace shelves or build an entirely new store to implement autonomous checkout.”.

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Compact Cashierless Technology Boosts Sales at Sports Stadiums

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More than nine locations at NFL venues, including Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium and Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Employees are free to focus on inventory management rather than cashier duties and, as the purchasing process becomes easier, customers are also inclined to spend more.

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Simon Properties Brings More Delivery and Returns Capabilities to Tenants

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Simon Properties is partnering with Dropit to bring omnichannel inventory management and fulfillment capabilities to its facilities. “Simon’s commitment to shaping the future of retail aligns perfectly with our pursuit of technological innovation,” said Karin Cabili, Founder and CEO of Dropit in a statement.

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IoT in Retail: Top 5 Use Cases and Real-Life Examples

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Businesses can collect real-time data on how the goods are stored and transported, their location and their condition during delivery. IoT technology is especially relevant in managing the supply chain of sensitive products like food with short shelf life or medicine. Inventory management. Self-checkout.