Retailers embracing AI to boost data-driven strategies

March 10, 2021

HomeTown Pharmacy, Pyramid Foods and Carlie C's IGA are three retailers deploying AI technology to boost data-driven decision making across merchandising…

3 top customer experience trends every retailer should know about

by Lara Kleinert

Lara Kleinert, VP, business development, at HGS shares three top trends retailers should be embracing and jumping on board with given the new normal in retail…

Free webinar: What does the future of CX hold?

by David Drain

A March 23 webinar offers unique perspectives about integrated digital and in-person interactions, plus a discussion on emerging digital CX trends.

Swyft introduces contactless shopping technology

March 9, 2021

Swyft Inc., a provider of automated retail technology, has introduced patented contactless shopping technology that allows consumers to instantly get the…

Why BOPIS 2.0 is the future of retail

by Dean Frew — CTO & SVP RFID Solutions at SML Group, SML RFID

Dean Frew, CTO and senior VP of RFID Solutions at SML, looks at the role BOPIS 2.0 will play in the recovery of the retail sector post-COVID-19.

Amazon opens cashierless London supermarket

March 9, 2021

Amazon has gone across the Pond and launched a cashierless supermarket in London, its first outside fo the U.S.

Study: Many retailers were unprepared for 2020 holiday season

March 9, 2021

A good number, 17%, of U.S. and U.K. retailers, were not prepared for the holiday 2020 sales season and missed out on sales.

Home improvement retailer deploys Zebra, Reflexis tech to optimize ominichannel experience

March 9, 2021

Mitre 10, New Zealand's biggest home improvement retailer, is deploying Zebra Technologies' Reflexis Systems technology to optimize omnichannel customer…

Upgrade Your Checkout Efficiency with Clientron PST750 POS System

As technology advances, POS systems are becoming increasingly efficient and adding greater capabilities. Modern, low-profile terminals can save space and…

Wayfair taps IVM ‘smart vault’ for scanner tracking

March 5, 2021

IVM Inc., a supplier of industrial dispensing systems, is helping Wayfair, an e-commerce home products retailer, keep track of scanners its employees are using…

CurrencyWorks partners with cannabis retailers on digital currency card

March 5, 2021

CurrencyWorks Inc., a financial technology blockchain pioneer and alternative digital payments provider, has signed a deal to partner with leading cannabis…

Digital signage market to reach $27.8B by 2026

March 5, 2021

The digital signage market will grow from $16.3 billion to $27.8 billion by 2026, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets. The market will also grow at a…

How to boost sales with visual merchandising techniques

by Ray Ko

Ray Ko, senior e-commerce manager at ShopPOPDisplays, advises retailers seeking to design visual merchandising that successfully boosts sales to begin by…

Walmart Canada to introduce outdoor pickup kiosks for online orders

March 4, 2021

Walmart Canada plans to introduce automated kiosks for picking up online grocery orders, according to the company's website.

Proximity sensors market to reach $6B by 2028

March 4, 2021

The proximity sensors market will grow from $3.68 billion in 2020 to $6.41 billion by 2028, according to a report by Verified Market Research.

Mobile wallet transactions overtake cash payments

March 4, 2021

Digital wallet payments are exceeding card use at the POS and contactless in-store payments via a mobile wallet worldwide exceeded in-store cash payments for…

The Ecosystem of Payment & Transaction Technology

No matter the scale of your payment and transaction solution footprint or the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) behind your equipment, Burroughs knows…

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Kohl's sees big sales spike ahead

March 3, 2021

Kohl's is optimistic about its 2021 retail sales season and said it's starting the year with "strong momentum," noting initiatives such as a partnership with…

Target spending big bucks on store remodels, online fulfillment

March 3, 2021

Retailer Target, which enjoyed a robust Q4 in sales and earnings, is forging full-speed ahead with remodeling stores and enhancing online order fulfillment.

In 2021, omnichannel retail is all about identity, consistency and personalization

by Jake Athey

Jake Athey, VP of marketing and customer experience at Widen, explains why omnichanne, a loaded buzzword if there ever was one, is less about where you sell…