The role of physical retail continues to change, by evolving into connected spaces that blend technology, operations, and human interaction. According to this Forbes article, the winners will be “…the retailers that stop treating the store as an old cost center and start running it
A recent report shows that many retailers are having a hard time adapting to fast-changing technology trends. According to this MarTech Cube article, “54% of North American retailers surveyed say they can’t keep up with the pace of technology change, while 49% say they struggle to
Many high profile retailers have recently rolled out RFID technology to improve inventory accuracy levels. According to this RetailWire article, the “[a]doption of RFID on selling floors has been increasing as costs have come down for RFID chips and readers, as well as due to mandates
As retailers look for faster, safer, and more reliable ways to connect their technology, 5G is emerging as a key driver of digital transformation. According to this Inseego article, “The technical superiority of 5G networks makes them ideal for the retail industry’s digital transformation.” Additionally,
Retailers are now seeing mobile point-of-sale as more than a convenience, but as a key driver for updating their in-store technology. In this Retail TouchPoints article, Nikki Baird of Aptos observed that retailers are “finally investing in
As travel retail becomes more competitive, businesses are turning to smarter technology to improve the customer experience. According to a recent Commercial Integrator article, “[i]n the fast-paced world of travel retail, every second matters. Technology can no longer be just functional. It must be useful — and
According to a recent HFA article, “RFID technologies help retailers improve revenue and cost performance via better shrinkage reduction, more accurate inventory management (potentially reducing the number of out-of-stock occurrences), and lower labor costs.”
5G technology isn’t just a buzzword anymore—it’s becoming a key driver of business success, especially in the retail industry. According to this Technology Decisions article, “[s]ince 5G first debuted in the late 2010s, it has gone from ancillary technology to a vital link that powers
According to this Retail TouchPoints article, “RFID technology is far from new; in fact, it’s already been through not one but multiple hype cycles, including a jumpstart provided by Walmart in 2003 when the retailer mandated RFID tagging by its top 100 U.S. suppliers (and
According to this Retail TouchPoint article, “[i]n today’s competitive retail world, static, broken, disconnected experiences won’t cut it.” For retailers, new technology can be the solution to prevent that problem. Some of the technology being integrated into retail stores are “[d]igital signage, interactive kiosks and
Did you know that Zebra Technologies recently released three new solutions designed to improve efficiency for retailers and warehouses? According to a recent article from The Packer, Zebra’s trio of technology solutions are “…built for artificial intelligence-enabled modern stores and their warehouse operations..”
According to this Retail TochPoints article, “the fitting room has been a longtime necessary-but-evil curse plaguing the store.” But, thanks to the adoption of “…RFID, coupled with the implementation of connected technology…” it is creating “…new opportunities for brands and retailers to streamline fitting room