The UPS Store Celebrates 5,000th Retail Location Milestone!
The company attributes momentum to its network of convenient locations, diverse franchise opportunities, and a focus on supporting small businesses
Source: globenewswire.com
Can Chatbot Concierges Save Shopping Malls? | PYMNTS.com
With brick-and-mortar chains shutting down, Simon Property Group, the world’s largest mall owner, looks for out-of-the-box solutions to save physical retail.
Source: www.pymnts.com
The physical world of commerce might just have within it the killer use case that the chatbot needs, because it digitizes a physical experience for a consumer in a way that actually adds to the overall experience.
“The Simon Facebook Messenger bot provides an always-on, instantly available digital concierge experience. That means that wherever they are, shoppers can get their top questions answered through their mobile device.”
Voice-Activated Devices Gain Popularity | PYMNTS.com
Voice-activated virtual assistants, such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home, are gaining widespread popularity for their advanced features and rewards.
Source: www.pymnts.com
Bodega raises $2.5M to build a smart store kiosk in your apartment building
If you’re in a big city like New York City, you’re probably used to walking around the block away from where you live to the corner shop and picking up a jug..
Source: techcrunch.com
New concept for apartment building
To Save Retail, Let It Die
The store of the future will become the most powerful media channel available to a brand, offering customer experiences that are the most profitable product a retailer can sell. But to get there, retail as we know it must die.
Source: www.businessoffashion.com
aura | Touch Screen Vending Machines
Touch screen vending machines for food, THC products, health & beauty, apparel and IT access control.
Source: www.auravending.com
New entry into automated
CVS introduces vending machines
News retail : CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, is testing out the automated retail trend with the launch of health and wellness product vending machines this month. (#865369)
Source: us.fashionnetwork.com
The machines will be ADA compliant and feature a 22″ touchscreen to help customers navigate through the products. The machines will accept QR codes and coupons as well as credit and debit cards.
The goal is to increase efficiency and maximize convenience by giving consumers access to the products they want, when they want them. The vending machines will pop up in hotels and airports, and will expand the distribution reach outside of traditional CVS retail locations.
Other retailers who have experimented with vending machines include Uniqlo, Havianas and Benefit Cosmetics.
Equifax Reports Data Breach Possibly Affecting 143 Million U.S. Consumers
Credit-reporting firm Equifax said that hackers gained access personal information of about 143 million U.S. consumers, including social security numbers and driver’s license numbers.
Source: www.wsj.com
This one is a doozy.
New Smart Store without Cashiers – Prototype in California
Excerpt: Connectivity Shoplifting in a Smart Store without Cashiers and Here’s What Happened Checkout systems are going autonomous. by Rachel Metz September 6, 2017 Say goodbye to the glitchy self-checkout scanners in your local retail store. Grocery buying is about to get a big boost from artificial intelligence. At a prototype store in Santa Clara, California, you grab a… Read More »
