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Transform your current fleet of shopping carts into smart shopping carts. The exclusive partnership of Marmon Retail Solutions and Shopic means: AN ELEVATED IN-STORE EXPERIENCE The Shopic device shows where to find products, indicates a real-time balance as items are added to a cart, and allows shoppers to avoid lines and check out right from their cart. ADVANCED RETAIL MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES Engage with customers from their cart with perfectly-timed personalized offers, recommendations, and promotional discounts. SMART TECHNOLOGY TO DRIVE REVENUE Be at the forefront of effective retail tech trends that can increase shopper sales, satisfaction, and loyalty – while also controlling shrink. Be sure to get more details to understand the far-reaching advantages of Shopic. https://lnkd.in/gqwgFA5e

In today's competitive retail landscape, staying ahead of the curve and meeting customer demands is crucial for success. Adopting innovative tech such as QR codes, self-checkout kiosks, and interactive kiosks can enhance the in-store shopping experience. Learn more and read our step-by-step guide to implementing these technological advancements in your store. #RetailTech #CustomerExperience

SCO & Just Walk-Out Point-of-Sale technology driving C-Store Growth Let's face it - Convenience Stores (C-Store) are getting a whole lot more convenient!!! The recent boom of self-checkout (SCO) technology being installed across the USA retail landscape is driving strong growth at C-Stores such as Quick Trip - QT, Wawa, Inc., Circle K and many others. Despite what you read about stores removing SCO, the industry saw a 12% increase (y-o-y) as over 213,000 SCO (source: retail wire) units were installed in 2023 (more units than were installed from 1984 to 2014). A major segment of these units is going into C-Stores across the US - exciting new technology from Mashgin, Everseen, Diebold Nixdorf, NCR Corporation and others are making the growth happen. Mashgin is working with many of these C-Stores to develop an innovative SCO that allows the customer to place objects onto a kiosk, SPACE the items, TAP payment and GO! (PLACE, SPACE, PAY and GO) This technology is revolutionizing Circle K, QT and other C-Stores. (age restricted items not included) Everseen is using computer vision AI to notify staff of missed scans - greatly reducing shrink and I have seen reports where stores increased missed scan detection by over 300%. Diebold, NCR and Toshiba (and more) are developing specialized SCO solutions for these retailers as well. Smaller stores, smaller footprint, quicker shopping trips is the hottest retail trend right now, the C-Store segment and technology companies as mentioned are driving this growth - exciting times for sure! SCO is making this happen. Have you used the Mashgin technology at Circle K or QT? if yes, how was the PLACE, SPACE and PAY experience?

In the retail industry, we continually seek strategies to enhance customer loyalty, especially now in our current economic climate. What if I told you this is possible with technology such as smart shelves? According to insights by Autumn Whitefield-Madrano in BizTech, “the global market for smart shelves is projected to reach $15.34 billion by 2030.” Smart shelf technology offers real-time alerts for low stock that can connect to customers' phones, and it can provide valuable insights into customer behaviors, facilitating dynamic store layout adjustments. I've always found this technology inspiring because of its ability to tackle various challenges traditional physical stores face. With the impending holiday season rush, I consider it essential for retail leaders to begin incorporating these tools promptly to bolster future profitability. #HolidayShopping #RetailIndustry #SmartShelves #Technology

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Innovation is reshaping the retail checkout experience, but self-checkout has its challenges. A recent Propmodo article points out that while self-checkout offers convenience, unreliable technology has led to increased theft and customer frustration. Some retailers are even reversing course, limiting or removing self-checkout kiosks in response. Meanwhile, companies like Uniqlo and Amazon are exploring new technology, such as RFID and smart shopping carts, to streamline the checkout process. As retailers continue experimenting with these innovative solutions, the future of in-store checkout is still being defined. Do you think new technologies will replace traditional checkout systems, or is self-checkout here to stay? 🤔 Read more: https://bit.ly/4bskSIv

inventory accuracy, omnichanneling, self checkout, cross selling and cross promotion. 4 ways to incrrease customer experience and uplift sales in stores thanks to rfid deplyment

The application of technology in retail is revolutionizing the retail landscape, right from how consumers shop to how the retail industry operates. As companies integrate their online and physical stores in the post-pandemic world, the role of technology in bridging these two retail formats is paramount. Retail businesses are using technologies such as #aiml to streamline the overall functioning of business as well as adding the personalization, #automation to reduce human errors and improve the quality and speed of service, #mobiletechnology for a hassle-free and always available #shoppingexperience, #nextgentech such as RFID, QR Codes and other #smartstore technologies. Hughes Systique has a bouquet of #retailtech offerings in the areas mentioned above and more. Let us connect to take this further. Meanwhile have a look at our retail market offerings here: https://lnkd.in/gwn3EwSj

#Phygital Trends ———————— At the Retail Technology Show 2024, several tech trends were highlighted. #RFID technology, while not new, continues to improve in affordability and efficiency. Companies RFID applications in self-checkout and digital fitting rooms, focusing on genuine #customerbehavior rather than “more gimmicky or expensive alternatives like AR try-on mirrors.” The potential for collecting data in physical retail environments is significant, yet implementation remains challenging. Companies are making strides to bridge this gap by introducing #innovative solutions. Uses QR codes to establish #digital touchpoints within stores. These codes allow customers to access information on promotions or receive digital receipts without needing to download an app or provide an email address at checkout. This #technology not only tracks customer behavior in stores but also helps build customer profiles for personalized interactions. Enhances the in-store experience by enabling retailers to manage their operations through an iPhone. This includes functionalities like store fulfillment, clienteling, endless aisle, and mobile checkout services. The technology effectively transforms store associates into “living websites,” offering customers an optimized experience similar to what they enjoy online. Its technology enables quick barcode scanning for inventory management and order picking and uses AR to locate products or provide reviews and additional information. These innovations show promise in enhancing efficiency and customer experience in physical retail settings. As retailers continue to blur the lines between digital and physical realms, these innovative approaches pave the way for enhanced customer engagement and convenience in the ever-evolving world of retail. Phygital is very logical at this stage in time. Consumers want to shop in stores as well as online. There is an increasing demand for flexibility to combine in-store shopping with #ecommerce. Some examples where Phygital retail can be applied are #clickandcollect, #instoredigital, #QRcodes, #socialmedia, #popupstores, #mobile, and other avenues as well. Many brands will rely on physical retail in the future. The world is indeed headed towards a phygital retail markeplace and easy to adopt technology like mobile wallets, mobile ordering and loyaty apps are leading the charge. In the very least, retailers should have equity in at least one of these spaces to ensure they are moving in the right direction for durable growth.