RTP blog

APRIL 30, 2018

By Randy Malluk, Triad Retail Media Voice-enabled technology was the talk of the show at CES this year, with Google and Amazon in a near arms race to own the market. Harnessing voice technology is one of the leading ways today’s brands can truly deliver a more seamless customer experience tomorrow.

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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. RFID tags placed on jerseys, hats and other items allow customers to carry out (and even wear out) their purchases without standing in line to check out.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Lowe’s has unveiled a new solution, developed in its Innovation Labs division, designed to combat retail theft in way that is invisible to customers through the use of RFID chips and the blockchain. We see a future where technologies like Project Unlock can help the entire retail ecosystem create a great environment for our customers.”. “We

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Korona

AUGUST 5, 2022

A driving factor for many shoppers’ choice is the customer experience offered by each cannabis retailer. Improving a dispensary customer experience is an ongoing process that should be continuously polished and adjusted. Below is a detailed guide on how to improve dispensary customer experiences. Table of Contents.

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RTP blog

MARCH 2, 2018

By Paul Millette, Carousel Industries For arguably anyone in retail, the conversation of “delivering the ultimate customer experience” is as prolific as discussions about inventory management, supply chain operations and P&L statements. 1 driver in bolstering the customer experience.

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iVend

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Read how our technology gives retailers the gift of growth. We take a look at the RIS predictions and how you can use retail technology to implement actions based on them – positioning yourself to receive the gift of business growth and increased profits this holiday season.

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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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iVend

JANUARY 13, 2022

iVend Retail Management Suite iVend’s retail technology helps retailers in returns management. Returns Management: Returns drives sales and satisfaction Returns management is an integral part of the overall customer experience and your returns policy is therefore an important element.

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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. Consumers, on the other hand, should compare rates at the point of sale with those provided by their card issuer to ensure they are getting a good deal. Benefits for Retailers 1.

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iVend

JANUARY 17, 2023

But we’re also seeing exciting technology trends * in the retail industry. There has never been so much tech in retail, with retail technology solutions having the power to help attract and retain customers, for sustained growth and profit. See how we’re implementing digital technology in retail stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2023

The survey also found that less than 13% of retail organizations are investing in technology to tackle these challenges, instead remaining focused on short-term fixes like increasing prices and running marketing campaigns. Those same cameras and sensors also are at the heart of the grab-and-go checkout system featured in Amazon Go stores.

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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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365 Retail

MARCH 2, 2023

The economic uncertainty is creating a great deal of pressure on high-street firms, which is why the time is right to invest in technology. Why Invest In Technology Now? Just What Can Technology Do For Business? Other tech-based initiatives enhance the in-store experience too, such as self-serve checkouts.

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iVend

OCTOBER 16, 2022

iVend Smart Retail Technology iVend’s retail technology helps to engage smart shoppers. All of which presents an opportunity to retailers, to engage consumers more effectively than ever before – but they need smart retail technology to help them meet the needs of these new super-savvy shoppers.

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iVend

JULY 8, 2022

Customer experience in retail is at the heart of what keeps customers coming back.Forbes reports on a study in which 90% of consumers said they are more likely to return to a retail store if they have had a positive experience. Retailers need engaging customer experiences to win back this jaded audience.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Brands and retailers realize there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for stores — and design teams are rising to the challenge by thinking more creatively and thoughtfully about how they can innovate through new formats, technologies and collaboration methods. Technology is going to be central [to the store experience] — it has to be.

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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. Example: Walmart Walmart is applying IoT technologies for effective store equipment management. Exceptional customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Here are four ways retailers can level up their store experience to boost customer engagement, brand affinity, and brand loyalty: Integrate Technology to Enhance the Customer Experience Successful retailers seamlessly blend technology into their physical spaces while keeping a personalized, human feel.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 30, 2024

The retail technology revolution has brought forth many new innovations such as palm scanning and AI chatbots over the last few years, all of which have sought to meet the same goal: improving the customer experience. As for concertgoers at these same venues, over half of U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 2, 2021

Before any of us confronted the new reality of a global pandemic, retailers were already interested in the potential benefits of frictionless technology. From contactless payment to fully automated checkout, innovations showed promise for streamlining and improving the customer experience. Improving Customer Experience.

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iVend

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For the world of retail technology, 2024 looks set to be an exciting year. All retail processes iVend helps retailers to stay ahead of retail technology trends. Learn about our innovative integrated retail technology platform. Read more So what are the key trends for retail technology in 2024?

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365 Retail

JANUARY 4, 2023

Achieving this is not rocket science – it simply requires smart use of technology that is disarmingly similar to what we all carry about 24 hours a day – our mobile devices! Retailers need to think beyond the realms of what mobile technology can do for their customers and think about what it can do for their people and their processes.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 18, 2024

Despite some consumer and retailer complaints about self-checkout , the technology is well entrenched in retail store operations. Near-term advancements will address current limitations, enhancing customer experience and retailer security.”

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Stripe will be the first payment platform to offer the service to business customers, including the Shopify Point of Sale app this spring. Tap to Pay on iPhone will be available to participating payment platforms and their app developer partners to leverage in software developer kits (SDKs) in an upcoming iOS software beta.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2023

Amazon will expand its Amazon One palm payment technology to all 500+ Whole Foods Market stores by the end of 2023. The Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology also has been deployed by other brands, including select Panera Bread locations. including 200 Whole Foods supermarkets, and have clocked more than 3 million uses to date.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 23, 2023

Never has the role of a retail store infrastructure in delivering the customer experiences of tomorrow been so important. Many retailers are considering edge technology as the best approach to modernize their store infrastructure. Take cloud point-of-sale (POS), for example. I’ll help you decide.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2021

We needed a solution that allowed us to centralise our task management and communications across our entire store estate, to ensure the customer experience and ‘look and feel’ of our stores was both consistent and streamlined. We have better visibility of what’s going on at the point of sale, and communication is much more fluid.

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RTP blog

JANUARY 26, 2018

By Luis Artiz, Epson America Most retailers understand that their success depends heavily on their ability to provide a positive customer experience (CX). By taking a closer look at the loyalty program lessons learned by Starbucks and Woolworths, retailers can learn a few lessons about winning repeat customers in today’s environment.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2022

The Mashgin system, branded as “Smart Checkout,” relies on AI-powered technology that can improve customer checkout time up to 400%. Circle K intends to use the self-checkout technology to enhance the customer experience, shorten lines and allow associates to prioritize assisting customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 11, 2024

Retailers come to us to brainstorm and create AI-enabled products and services that won’t just deliver new revenue and reduce costs, but instead will fully transform the customer experience. All of the technology to make this happen exists today; it’s mostly a matter of tying AI search to checkout systems.

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Dynamic Action

MAY 23, 2024

Summary Customer experience (CX) is the most important factor that impacts consumer loyalty. CX has evolved from focusing on the point of sale to connecting with customers in the discovery and evaluation phase (DX). This shift takes retailers from product-centric, to customer-centric.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2022

Greenthumb’s are putting immersive, tech-driven experiences into action. Through an interactive activation , attendees can venture through the shopping experience and see how the brands combine high-touch service and immersive technology to better serve consumers. Plus, the interactive RFID stations are a ‘must-see.’

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2023

Reputational Damage What often takes them over the top and forces them to look at it anew is that they know the traditional customer journey, from their app to the bank’s app and back again, is fraught with complexity and poor customer experience. Many customers bail at this point. It’s reckoned that nearly 4.5

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 27, 2022

“Throughout 2022 we will test a new frictionless and personalized shopping experience — from the fitting room to checkout,” said Alan Boehme, CTO at H&M Group in a statement. This initiative is a natural next step in H&M Group’s long history of innovation, where we use technology to discover new ways of enjoying fashion.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2022

After a successful pilot of stationary self-checkout technology at its recently renovated NYC flagship store, Bed Bath & Beyond will deploy solutions from NCR at select locations nationwide. “As ” The retailer has been using its flagship store in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood as a technology testing ground.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 4, 2022

Staying on trend with hot new technologies can help your business stay current and boost your consumer engagement and sales. Technology is constantly evolving to improve business processes, create consumer solutions, and provide adaptable and convenient service. Contactless card machines are becoming the new normal.

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Korona

JUNE 8, 2022

So keeping up with the latest retail technology is paramount to delivering an impeccable customer experience, managing a large inventory, and optimizing your ordering and pricing. In fact, when it comes to customer service, Nextiva found that 89% of consumers have switched to a competitor after a bad customer experience.

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