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Perfect Corp. and Warner Bros. partner for interactive AR movie try-on experience

YouCam Apps launches an exclusive collection of AR movie effects for Warner Bros. The Flash

#customer satisfaction #digitization

The future of marketing is conversational

Global survey: 88% of consumers are seeking text messaging conversations with brands

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#retail #smartphone

The right printer for every order from Bixolon

Interview with Annette Carr at EuroShop 2023

#Tech in Retail #event

MWC Barcelona

27.02.2023 - 02.03.2023 | Barcelona, Spain

#e-commerce #retail

Attracting young customers with sustainability and metaverse

How ByondXR wants to shape the future of e-commerce

#security #digitization

Passwordless add-on for Shopify Plus stores with Passkeys support

Shopify Plus stores can now easily implement passwordless login with Passkeys support to help reduce drop rate and increase conversion using the free OwnID plugin

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Contactless mobile payments to surpass 1 billion users in 2024

Research predicts increasing consumer demand for convenient and frictionless payment methods is accelerating this growth

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Smart shopping app Karma launches 'Pay with Karma'

Industry-first AI-based embedded checkout saves consumers time and money shopping with different stores

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Schnucks launches Schnucks Now 30-minute delivery in all markets

A new virtual storefront for fast delivery in partnership with Instacart

24.10.2022 #online trading #e-commerce

Online grocery shopping during COVID-19

NITC study about barriers, access and what happens next

When the COVID-19 pandemic first swept across North America and led to emergency shutdowns during the spring of 2020, the way people acquired food and household necessities was dramatically impacted. As stay-at-home orders minimized personal travel, ...

07.10.2022 #online trading #e-commerce

Walmart Connect announces innovation partner program

Strategic partnerships with TikTok, Snapchat, Firework, TalkShopLive and Roku

Consumers who turned to online shopping during the pandemic have chosen to stay there, with those returning to in-store relying on online research to guide their decisions. Consumers realized the importance of “connection” and were ...

31.08.2022 #brick and mortar retail #customer satisfaction

Rolling into the future

Why shopping carts can be so much more than they currently are

More and more technology is finding its way into our supermarkets. Already today, self-service checkouts, electronic shelf labels and virtual wayfinding guides are a familiar sight in many stores. But the customer experience usually doesn't ...

22.08.2022 #Tech in Retail #customer experience

Gamification in retail: turning shopping into a game

Games and gamification can sound a little bit childish, but major enterprises love gamification as much as users love games

With the retention and engagement crises arise, the retail industry is looking for a remedy. Customer experience has become an important factor for success in retailing. Gamification appears to be a go-to tactic to enhance sales, brand awareness, ...

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10.06.2022 #mobile payment #Tech in Retail

Biometrically authenticated mobile payments to reach $1.2 trillion by 2027

Security regulations to drive adoption of biometric authentication systems

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the value of biometrically authenticated remote mobile payments will reach $1.2 trillion globally by 2027; rising from $332 billion in 2022. These transactions use biometrics, typically facial ...

17.05.2022 #Tech in Retail #app

Robomart signs deal with Unilever to launch "The Ice Cream Shop" Robomarts

Pilot partnership introduces ice cream delivery – arrives in as little as two minutes

Robomart, the world’s first store-hailing service, has announced a partnership with Unilever, the world’s largest ice cream producer, under its virtual storefront, The Ice Cream Shop. Unilever will deploy a fleet of Ice Cream Robomarts ...

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04.05.2022 #Tech in Retail #smartphone

At this year's EuroCIS, GK Software presents cloud solutions for the retail industry of the future

GK's world of solutions geared to the constantly changing needs of international retail companies

GK shows latest version of SaaS platform GK CLOUD4RETAIL Transition to cloud – SaaS contracts account for half of GK's new contracts in2021 Pop-up container with the new "grab-and-go" store concept GK GO GK at ...

01.05.2022 #digitization #Tech in Retail

Electronic price labels: Small ingredient – big impact

Webtalk "retail salsa" about digital price labels

They’re more than decoration on a plate, and more than just a digital version of their plastic and paper predecessors. Electronic price labels on the shelf have enormous potential to save labor time on the floor, inform customers easily, and ...

20.04.2022 #Tech in Retail #customer experience

Playfully - simple? Gamification in retail

How retailers can win new customers with gamification

Whether at the bus stop, in the waiting room, out and about in the city or relaxing on the sofa - the smartphone has become a constant companion for most people over the last ten years. Anyone who has a moment to spare takes a look at the countless ...

24.03.2022 #online trading #personnel management

Fostering engaged and connected store associates with real-time solutions

Smart store communication solutions increase employee motivation and responsiveness

As fall shifts to winter, retailers are preparing themselves for the upcoming holiday season. During these months, they face significant pressure to provide a superior experience for both their employees and customers, all while maximizing profits ...

16.03.2022 #digitization #self-checkout systems

Scan & Go: Attractive marketing tool and queue stopper

Tune in NOW! – Webtalk "retail salsa" about scanning solutions

Scan the goods yourself with your smartphone: This is the new freedom for customers. No more cumbersome “out of the cart, onto the conveyor belt, and back down again”. Goodbye to queues. This is not just a hot topic because there’s ...

14.03.2022 #digitization #Tech in Retail

Store Management: Smarter with Smartphone!

EuroCIS from 31 May to 02 June 2022 in Düsseldorf

More and more retail companies are equipping their store personnel with mobile devices. The trend towards smartphones or smart mobile devices that function almost like smartphones will also be impressively reflected at EuroCIS, The Leading Trade ...

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02.03.2022 #smartphone #mobile device management

93% of retailers expect increased use of customers’ mobile devices in stores

Store-based technology capabilities that impact digital customer experiences

As the role of the store has gone through a massive evolution in the last 24 months, retailers across segments are accelerating technology deployment plans to enhance the customer experience and drive operational efficiencies. According to new ...

14.02.2022 #e-commerce #Tech in Retail

Using augmented reality in online retail

Snap Inc’s new AR glasses – soon part of everyday life?

We are seeing a steady rise in the use of augmented reality apps on smartphones and tablets. California-based Snap Inc., the company behind the Snapchat app, is making new inroads into expanding the field of AR vision and with it possible ...

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25.01.2022 #Tech in Retail #customer experience

Consumers demand personalized and streamlined omnichannel experiences with mobile apps taking center stage

CI&T releases annual connected retail report

CI&T Inc announced the release of its annual Connected Retail Report. This report ranks leading physical retailers on their omnichannel shopping experiences, setting a benchmark for the year ahead.Target replaced Nordstrom in the top position ...

26.12.2021 #retail #Tech in Retail

Schnucks partners with GetUpside and rolls out new tech feature

Easy check-in at Schnucks locations

Schnuck Markets, Inc. announced today that in addition to launching GetUpside at all of its stores in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, it will also be the first grocer to use GetUpside’s receiptless Check-In feature. The move complements ...

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05.10.2021 #customer relationship management #digital marketing

What's the one thing younger consumers have relied on in the pandemic? Texting!

Need for new marketing strategies to meet customers where they are

Klaviyo released "SMS for Marketers," a new study that delves into how consumers' relationships with their phones have changed during the pandemic, including the increased relevance of texting across all generations and ...

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28.09.2021 #customer satisfaction #mobile payment

European mobile transactions rocket – emerging markets lead the way for mobile wallets

Contactless payments as a major driver of usage going forward

The biggest study of mobile wallets in the world, released by payments fintech Boku, with data from Juniper Research, reveals that Europe will be home to four of the ten fastest-growing countries for mobile payment transactions by 2025. Russia, ...

17.08.2021 #e-commerce #brick and mortar retail

More trust for retailers with messaging services

Increased purchasing power through conversational AI

Holiday shopping is set to look a little different in 2021, as consumers change their habits and brands deal with an ongoing labor shortage. According to a new survey uncovering what retailers need to know this holiday season from LivePerson, Inc. ...

05.08.2021 #e-commerce #customer satisfaction

Secondhand trading takes off in China

Alibaba’s Idle Fish App makes recycling easier

More and more customers in China embrace secondhand trading, also known as re-commerce, to raise extra cash via online platforms such as Idle Fish.The trend has been turbo-charged by apps that make selling pre-owned items simpler, the need to ...

02.08.2021 #digitization #sustainability

Digital Care Labels: Show eco-consumers you mean business

Why fashion should allow consumers to take part in their garment’s circularity story

Clothing brands are actively seeking ways to lighten their environmental impact. It’s shocking that, on average, 23 kilograms of greenhouse gases are produced per kilogram of fabric, and in North-West Europe alone, around 4.7 ...

06.05.2021 #coronavirus #smartphone

Cash versus cashless: payment attitudes of European consumers

Contactless payment methods are gaining importance, but cash has not yet been written off

In 2019, the European Central Bank (ECB) conducted a study on the payment attitudes of consumers in the euro area. The study called SPACE assesses consumers’ use of cash and non-cash payment instruments at the level of each participating euro ...

05.05.2021 #e-commerce #brick and mortar retail

More than just a technical gimmick: augmented reality in retail

How to bring your retail space to your customer's home

When the shop doors have to remain closed due to pandemic regulations and customers switch to online offerings, the digital shopping experience from smart devices should be made as eventful as possible. This is where the use of artificial ...

01.05.2021 #digital marketing #customer experience

How to identify the right mobile computer for your needs

Equipping staff to enhance the overall customer experience

Thanks to smartphones and tablets we’ve all gotten used to having the world at our fingertips. In your store, both customers and staff expect no different. Mobile devices are the perfect answer to a number of trends and changing market ...

29.04.2021 #digital marketing #customer experience

Burberry creates augmented reality pocket bag experience

Virtual shopping bag for an indivual 3D-experience

To mark the Spring/Summer 21 launch of the Pocket bag, Burberry has created an augmented reality experience that allows users to design their own 3D Pocket bag sculptures, inspired by the maritime themes of its SS21 campaign. Named ‘In ...

17.03.2021 #brick and mortar retail #coronavirus

How do technologies find their way into retail?

Rolf Schumann, CDO of the Schwarz Group, provides answers at the "Retail Innovation Days"

Tech is cool! Gimmicks, gadgets, gizmos – they impress and inspire quickly. However, it often takes much longer than technology experts and developers initially predict before the technologies actually arrive in everyday life and are used by ...

15.07.2020 #brick and mortar retail #digitization

Supply chain: Know what’s on your retail shelves

What should bricks-and-mortar retailers pay attention to in their supply chain management?

The Cha-Ching sound of the cash register rings up sales – that’s music to a retailer’s ears. Satisfied customers and happy employees are the key to increasing sales. What role does effective supply chain management play in this ...

29.05.2020 #customer satisfaction #customer relationship management

WhatsApp Business: A direct line to customers

About the installation, functions and advantages of the app

WhatsApp is a popular communication channel used by millions of people worldwide. Now small and medium-sized retailers or restaurants can use WhatsApp Business to quickly and easily engage and interact with their customers and build customer ...

30.03.2020 #brick and mortar retail #cashpoints

Corona crisis: Contactless payment more popular than ever

Practical, fast, and, above all, hygienic

"Please make contactless payment if possible." These or similar notices are currently in the checkout area of many grocery stores. By reducing necessary contact points in the checkout zone, it is hoped to counteract the spread of the ...

10.02.2020 #digital marketing #smartphone

Evolving need for AI and big data analytics in mobile marketing

Global mobile marketing industry report 2020-2024

The "Mobile Marketing Market by Component (Platform and Services), Channel, Organization Size (SMES and Large Enterprises), Vertical (Retail and Ecommerce, Travel and Logistics, Automotive, and Telecom and IT), and Region – Global ...

30.12.2019 #mobile payment #smartphone

New Mobile Phone Tracking service

Less than 10% of U.S. consumers spend over $1,000 on their smartphones

While flagship smartphones that carry a hefty price tag are often at the forefront of technology news, data from The NPD Group’s new Mobile Phone Tracking service reveals that just under 10 percent of consumers are spending over $1,000 on ...

21.10.2019 #mobile payment #POS systems

POS Terminals: Control center in your pocket

Mobile, flexible, secure? – What business needs do POS systems have to meet today?

At the store, on the go or at the customer's home - POS terminals can be easily used in many settings, offering businesses greater flexibility.In this interview, Reinhard Blum, CEO of CCV Deutschland GmbH talks about the advantages of this ...

01.10.2019 #LED technology #LED lighting

Infrared-LEDs from Osram enable face recognition in smartwatches

The two smallest biometric identification products to date

The more we rely on our digital companions, the more important the security of sensitive data on our smartphone or smartwatch becomes. Various methods of biometric identification provide the user with security and form a reliable "lock" ...

30.08.2019 #brick and mortar retail #mobile payment

Strategic partnership in Brazil for new checkout-free stores

Zippin and Lojas Americanas: national roll-out underway

Zippin announced it has entered a strategic partnership with Brazil's largest retailer, Lojas Americanas S.A., to deploy its checkout-free technology in stores across the country. Though its innovation vertical, "IF – ...

05.08.2019 #mobile payment #smartphone

Mobile payments at the supermarket checkout

An early adopter’s experience of mobile payments

Or: "What’s that you’re doing with your watch?“I still remember the first time I used mobile payment technology and paid for items with my smartphone at a supermarket checkout: It was October 17, 2018, exactly seven days after ...

30.01.2019 #app #data warehouse management

SES-imagotag VUSION Pulse Software

Improve Profitability and Reduce Waste

For 25 years, SES-imagotag has been the trusted partner of retailers for digital technology in stores. SES-imagotag, the worldwide leader in smart digital labels and pricing automation, develops a comprehensive IoT and digital platform that delivers ...

21.01.2019 #online trading #e-commerce

Visual search: a picture says more than a thousand words

The new product search using images

Showing a photo of a product is often easier than describing it in words. This also applies to e-commerce. That's why customers can now simply upload and find a picture of a desired product online. ...

21.01.2019 #mobile payment #payment systems

Toshiba spotlights new innovations for empowering retail

Showcasing its latest solutions, services and innovative concepts at hall 9 booth B42

Visitors to EuroCIS 2019 will learn at Toshiba's booth how every retailer can design his checkout to suit his and the customers' needs. Under the motto "Empowering the Art of Retail", Toshiba will present its end-to-end IT ...

05.06.2018 #mobile shopping #smartphone

Analysis tools – Faster websites boost sales

Part 1 of the topic series: Mobile optimization

Websites must work and display as well and fast on mobile devices as they do at home on a PC. If they don’t, consumers will abandon the customer journey before it even begins. That’s also why website operators must continuously monitor ...

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03.04.2018 #payment systems #smartphone

Goodbye cash – or maybe not? Germany’s relationship with cash and credit cards

Electronic payments are on the rise – cash payments continue to decline. Is that a sign that Germany will soon abolish cash? That‘s quite unlikely.

Not again! I just want to make I quick bakery run and grab a roll. Do I have enough change in my wallet? No. What about my purse? Yes, I found two Euros! That should be enough. Otherwise, I would have had to get some cash first. When it comes to ...

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19.03.2018 #brick and mortar retail #digitization

Artificial Intelligence: a real opportunity for brick-and-mortar retailers

Combining personalized service with AI to optimally reach the customer

Today’s retailers must come up with great ideas to keep up with their online competition. Artificial intelligence (AI) opens up brand-new opportunities in this area. Ralf Reich of Mindtree illustrates why AI is not just a great tool for ...

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